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The Beavers swim in Southwest 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!’”
Oregon State University is in the heart of Southwest Corvallis, shaping the local culture.
Oregon State University is the heart and pride of Southwest Corvallis, OR.
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Some areas are within walking distance of shops and restaurants downtown
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.
Breweries and cafes attract OCU students in the bike friendly Southwest Corvallis, OR.
Del Alma is an upscale restaurant with Latin American inspired menu in Southwest Corvallis, OR.
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A-minus rated public schools and Oregon State University
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.”
Watch a game at Reser Stadium, home of the Oregon State Beavers in Southwest Corvallis, OR.
Linus Pauling Middle School serves grades 6-8 in Corvallis, Oregon.
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Bungalows and cottages next to campus or larger homes on golf course lots
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.
Bungalows provide housing for students and locals in Southwest Corvallis, OR.
New Traditional houses dot the more quiet residential parts of Southwest Corvallis, OR.
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Bruce Starker Arts and Avery Park
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.
Avery Park in Corvallis, OR has wooded areas perfect for families who want a natural escape.
A beautiful pond can be found at Starker Park in Corvallis, Oregon.
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Corvallis Farmers Market and summer concerts in Starker Park
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.
The Peffer Amphitheater is the center stage for music at Summer's End Music Festival.
Grab fresh lunch at one of the food stands at Corvallis Farmers' Market.
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Bike lanes and the Corvallis Transit System (CTS)
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.
Southwest Corvallis, OR is a haven for cyclists with dedicated bike lanes throughout the area.
The Corvallis Transit System operates every day in Southwest Corvallis, OR.
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