Corvallis

In Northeast Corvallis, older single-story homes are replaced by newer builds and commercial districts in this growing suburban neighborhood. The campus of HP, an American computer manufacturer, is a recognizable landmark in Northeast Corvallis, as are banks, analytics labs and power companies. An up-and-coming area, Northeast Corvallis encompasses a modest residential area with sprawling nature preserves and impressive schools only 3 miles north of downtown. "Corvallis is white-collar-oriented with a lot of technical jobs," says Corey Baron, an area native and Broker with RE/MAX Integrity. "Many events here revolve around the arts and cater to an older crowd." Many of the homes in Northeast Corvallis are just a couple blocks from the Village Green or Jackson Frazier Wetland Park, so residents can easily take a stroll in the woods. This neighborhood features single-story, ranch-style and midcentury homes on small lots. Manufactured homes are common in communities like Meadow Park, a charming enclave around Park Circle. Housing prices range from $300,000 to $600,000. A two-bedroom manufactured home can cost between $50,000 and $200,000, while a three-bedroom contemporary home can be listed for $350,000 to $550,000. At Jackson Frazier Wetland, a narrow wooden boardwalk winds through a preserved forest area with tall grass and dark wetland woods. Wildcat Park offers one of the most expansive playgrounds in Corvallis, where kids can head up to the clocktower to look over a fenced-in wooden village reminiscent of an 18th-century town. Village Green Park is a central community space that offers a sidewalk trail around baseball diamonds and a playground. Trysting Tree Golf Club is a popular 18-hole course on the Willamette River. Experienced golfers may not need a driver to reach the greens at Golf City Par Three, a smaller course with tall pine trees connected to a colorful mini golf course with a small pond. Each school in North Corvallis receives an A-minus overall grade from Niche. Wilson Elementary School provides monthly cafeteria meals made with locally grown, farm-fresh ingredients. Cheldelin Middle School has a student-led orchestra and a theater arts program. Crescent Valley High School is ranked in Niche's Top 20 best high schools in Oregon, with an average student SAT score of 1290. Northeast Corvallis is home to local businesses on 9th Street and a box store retail area on Circle Boulevard. Wilco Farm Store has an inventory of tools and animal feed next to a western apparel store and an AMC CLASSIC Corvallis 12 movie theater. Pastini is a casual and romantic Italian bistro. El Sol De Mexico is a restaurant with Latino-style décor, a fireplace in the center of the dining room and murals on the walls. The Safeway supermarket is on Circle Boulevard, and the Grocery Outlet is a discount market on 9th Street. Bike lanes extend from Northeast Corvallis and all over the city. The Corvallis Transit System (CTS) takes passengers along bus stops centered around 9th Street and Circle Boulevard. Residents can travel 12 miles east to reach Interstate 5, which takes traffic to major cities along the West Coast. Eugene is less than 50 miles south of Northeast Corvallis. Salem is about 35 miles north, and Portland is 80 miles north. The Portland International Airport is 90 miles away. The Corvallis Fall Festival showcases local and regional artists during a vendor fair with a 5k race and live music in Central Park. The Benton County Fair features carnival rides and a rodeo at the Benton County Fairgrounds. The Monster Mash is the Corvallis Community Center's annual Halloween dance party. Summer concerts are held at Terrace Stage on the lawn of Chinitmini Park.

Seeking the legends of gold and riches in the West, Joseph Avery stumbled upon a different kind of treasure – Corvallis, Oregon, a mecca of innovation. With noteworthy public schools and 11 city parks, Northwest Corvallis is the city's most populated neighborhood just 2 miles from downtown. Less than 200 years after its founding, the Graand Kinetic Challenge takes Corvallis by storm as Oregon State University students and residents design sculptures to race through town using only human-generated momentum. Contraptions, like a spinning cupcake or a wooden ship with a dragon figurehead, skate furiously through town on bicycle wheels. "Corvallis is really a lovely little college town," says Stephanie Spann, a Corvallis native and Real Estate Broker at Cadwell Realty Group-Corvallis. "Between all these subdivisions, cul-de-sacs and streets is mandatory green space, which keeps it suburban and gives it more of a forested woodsy feel. People always use the parks and trails, and the whole city has bike lanes." Corvallis Market Center has a T.J. Maxx, Michaels and Trader Joe's, along with other specialty shops and restaurants on 9th Street, a shining commercial thoroughfare. Next to a medical district, the Timberhill Shopping Center is a strip mall featuring a business center and Petco with dive coffee shops and eateries. Ai Ramen & Izakaya is a noodle joint with dim overhead lighting and neon signs. La Rockita is a Mexican café with burritos and a vast salsa selection in a welcoming atmosphere. Pastini is an Italian bistro chain where the walls are adorned with antiques and photographs next to a selection of wine. Northwest Corvallis has multiple grocery stores and markets, including WinCo Foods in the Timberhill Shopping Center and Safeway on Circle Boulevard. The Corvallis School District serves over 6,000 students and is ranked as the sixth-best school district in Oregon, according to Niche. With an A overall grade from Niche, Franklin School covers kindergarten through eighth grade and publishes the Franklin Press, a student-written newsletter. Cheldelin Middle School has an A-minus and offers a theater arts program. Crescent Valley High School also earns an A-minus with an average SAT score of 1310. The College Hill West historic district bleeds into Northwest Corvallis, encompassing early 20th-century colonial manors and cottages. As the neighborhood becomes more suburban heading north, Circle Boulevard breaks off into narrow cul-de-sacs in the hills with ranch-style homes and split-levels off the main road. New Traditional homes have modern features like three-car attached garages and covered patios in the Ponderosa Ridge neighborhood, where trails connect to some of the city's most significant parks outside of town. Home prices range from $350,000 to $850,000, and some four-bedroom homes in the Timberhill subdivision reach over $1 million. A three-bedroom, ranch-style or split-level home may be listed between $600,000 and $700,000, while a two-story midcentury modern home can go for $650,000 to $800,000. Chip Ross Park's 1.5-mile trail enters a woodland prairie with an aerial view of the city below. Arnold Park extends a shady sidewalk path to picnic areas and a lime-green jungle gym resembling an extraterrestrial obstacle course. With a giant faux clocktower, Wildcat Park's sprawling playground is reminiscent of an 18th-century European village. Cloverland City Park has tennis courts and a sand pit with shared Tonka trucks and tractor toys. In Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, boardwalk bridges over Lamprey Creek add character to a grassy dirt trail. In Chintimini Park, pickleball and beach volleyball courts encourage a competitive spirit, and the Corvallis Community Center hosts occasional ping pong tournaments. The Osborn Aquatic Center has several pools for lap swim, a small outdoor waterpark with a splash pad, a lazy river, and a winding water slide. The Corvallis Fall Festival features over 170 booths downtown, with food trucks, live music, and local arts and crafts in an autumnal tradition that has continued for over 50 years. On Wednesday and Saturday mornings, the Corvallis Farmers Market takes over First Avenue, with vendors selling locally sourced fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Northwest Corvallis is a car-dependent neighborhood with highly bikeable streets and some walkability. Harrison Boulevard is a main route to downtown Corvallis and Oregon State University. The Corvallis Transit System (CTS) is a public bus system with nine stops on 29th Street. From Corvallis, Interstate 5 is about 10 miles east. On I-5, it’s about 83 miles north to Portland, Eugene is 47 miles south, and Salem is about 40 miles north. The Portland International Airport is about 96 miles north.

South Corvallis is a neighborhood bordering the Willamette River with well-established subdivisions, highly rated schools and family operated berry farms less than 2 miles from downtown. "There are farms south of town where you can pick blueberries, and you can enjoy fresh produce at the Farmer's Market," says Corey Baron, an area native who lives in Corvallis and Broker with RE/MAX Integrity. "It's a wonderful place to be." South Corvallis embraces nature with several of the city's most significant river parks. Avery Park expands the enchanting lore of South Corvallis. After walking through a wrought iron corridor covered in vines, residents are greeted by a garden of roses. The "Dinosaur Bones," originally a 1970s art exhibit, is an ivory playground where kids can imagine a Jurassic adventure as a steam locomotive sits idle, waiting for a new conductor to take the helm. While the fossils may be artificial, the park was once a petting zoo with a black bear exhibit. Spanning over 287 acres, Willamette Park has three trails, each providing over 2 miles of wooded paths for biking or hiking. Rafts and kayaks can float downstream from the boat landings, providing opportunities to browse the vegetables and sunflowers in the community garden, which neighborhood residents maintain. The Willamette Disc Golf Course offers 18 pins in sparsely treed areas. At the Crystal Lake Sports Fields, including diamonds for baseball and pitches for soccer players, accommodate Little Leaguers and youth rec league players alike. South Corvallis offers homes on small lots in quiet subdivisions connected by sidewalks. Willamette Landing is one of Corvallis' most prominent subdivisions and HOAs. On Everglade Street, modern asymmetrical Foursquares are painted in pastel colors with impressive detailing. South Corvallis features housing styles like contemporary, New Traditional and two-story Craftsman homes. Housing prices range from $300,000 to $650,000. A two-bedroom contemporary home can be sold for between $300,000 and $500,000, while a three-bedroom New Traditional house can be listed for $500,000 to $600,000. Locally grown fruits, vegetables and dairy products are sold at the downtown Corvallis Farmers Market, with live music each Saturday morning. The Corvallis Fall Festival includes a 5k race and showcases local artists during a vendor fair with live rock music in Central Park. The Benton County Fair provides carnival rides, games and a rodeo in August. The Corvallis Spirits Festival is a Veteran's Day tradition with craft breweries from all over town at 4 Spirits Distillery, and proceeds go to local veteran organizations. Corvallis School District serves over 6,000 students and holds the No. 6 spot for best school districts in Oregon, according to Niche. Lincoln Elementary School has a B overall grade and a Dual Immersion program in which classes are taught in both English and Spanish. The language program continues at A-minus-rated Linus Pauling Middle School, which offers advanced STEM courses. Corvallis High School also receives an A-minus with an average student SAT score of 1290. Oregon State University is the largest of its kind in Oregon, with over 36,000 students and a high-performing NCAA sports program, located just 2 miles north of South Corvallis. Auto shops, breweries and diners line 3rd Street, a main thoroughfare in South Corvallis. Futura Coffee Roasters is a local café chain with nature murals around an art deco-style interior. Papa's Pizza Parlor is a pizzeria reminiscent of the 1960s with an indoor play structure, a ball pit and an arcade. Craft beer and appetizers are served at the Block 15 Brewery & Tap Room, a barn-style building with a vibrant outdoor patio. First Alternative Natural Foods is a co-op store with organic produce, vegan ingredients and a salad bar, and the Safeway supermarket is just over a mile north on 3rd Street. South Corvallis is a walkable and bike-friendly neighborhood. There are 10 Corvallis Transit System (CTS) bus stops in South Corvallis, including four on state Route 99 West. Interstate 5 is about 11 miles east of the neighborhood and 40 miles from Salem and Eugene, while Portland is 85 miles north on I-5. The Portland International Airport is 95 miles north of South Corvallis.

Southwest Corvallis is the beating heart of Oregon State University (OSU) and "Beaver Nation," with student housing, a historic district and luxury subdivisions just a mile west of the city center. On game days, students and residents flock to the newly renovated Reser Stadium to watch the Beavers compete for a conference crown in 16 men’s and women’s sports, and local businesses are decked out in orange and black to support the team. “OSU is one of two state schools, and Beaver fans are very enthusiastic,” says Stacey Weldon, Communications Specialist at Visit Corvallis, the city’s tourism office. “Orange cars drive around with our school colors. So yes, ‘Go Beavs!’” The neighborhood is within walking distance of the breweries and cafes in the classic Italianate buildings and brownstones in Corvallis' modern downtown. Local theater companies perform at the Majestic Theatre or the Whiteside Theatre, built in the 1920s. From a staircase on the street, guests head up to the second floor of Darkside Cinema, an intimate auditorium showing indie films. Bo & Vine serves milkshakes and burgers in a casual space with colorful overhead lighting. Del Alma provides an elegant fine dining experience with Latin American cuisine and views of the Willamette River. For groceries, Safeway is a supermarket on 3rd Street, and Western Market is a family owned convenience store on Western Boulevard. The Corvallis School District serves over 6,000 students and is ranked the sixth-best school district in Oregon, according to Niche. In Southwest Corvallis, each school in the pipeline earns an A-minus overall Niche grade. Adams Elementary School offers a choir program and a marimba band for students inclined to play percussion. Linus Pauling Middle School has a dual immersion program with classes taught in English and Spanish. Corvallis High School has extensive performance art classes, and students perform musical productions in a state-of-the-art theater. Southwest Corvallis is home to the OSU campus and OSU Historic District, while the neighborhood is centered around the school. OSU is the largest university in Oregon, with over 33,000 students. Given its prestigious engineering and science programs, OSU can be a top choice for high school graduates. “When parents visit their kids at the university, we get an influx of visitors,” says Corey Baron, an area native and Broker with RE/MAX Integrity. “Our population swells during the school year, and in the summertime, the real estate market heats up.” Closer to downtown, cottages, Foursquares and bungalows sit side-by-side on small lots next to apartment buildings and weathered sidewalks that lead to the city center. As roads continue south, New Traditional and ranch-style homes are available in spacious subdivisions. Home prices range from $400,000 to $850,000. A three-bedroom ranch-style home can cost between $450,000 and $650,000, while four-bedroom New Traditional homes can be listed from $550,000 to $850,000. Luxury communities on the golf course at the Corvallis Club have four-bedroom homes that reach upwards of $1.2 million. The Dixon Recreation Center has weight rooms, basketball courts, a climbing wall and racket facilities. At Bruce Starker Arts Park, a wooden boardwalk leads into a grassy wetland preserve filled with duck ponds. Volunteers maintain the SAGE community garden, an educational space for kids to learn how to grow produce. Central Park is one of the most popular parks downtown, with playgrounds and paved trails around rose bushes and metal statues. In the heat of summer, swimming holes become packed at Avery Park, an outdoor oasis with distinctive structures for kids to discover, like a fossil-themed playground and a steam locomotive. Summer concerts are held at the Peffer Amphitheater in Bruce Starker Park. Parties and events at the Corvallis Club deliver views of a well-maintained golf course and cuisine from a gourmet kitchen. Goss Stadium is a hub for baseball, hosting games for the OSU Beavers and the Corvallis Knights, the city’s Minor League Baseball team. The Corvallis Farmers Market features locally sourced dairy and produce on 1st Street every Wednesday and Saturday morning. In the winter, the market moves indoors to the Benton County Fairgrounds building. The fairgrounds also have rodeos, holiday light shows, concerts, and county fairs. The Corvallis Fall Festival is a downtown celebration with regional arts and crafts in an annual tradition that has lasted over 50 years. Southwest Corvallis is a car-dependent neighborhood and a biker’s paradise with spacious lanes connecting to the main roads. Some neighborhoods closer to downtown are highly walkable. The Corvallis Transit System (CTS) operates on various routes throughout town, with bus stops on Philomath Boulevard and 53rd Street. The center of Corvallis is about 10 miles west of Interstate 5. From Corvallis, Eugene is 47 miles south, and to the north, Salem is 36 miles away and Portland is 83 miles. The Portland International Airport is 96 miles away.