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A big city name with small-town charm
With mom-and-pop shops, century-old buildings and local restaurants, Downtown Dallas is the archetype of small-town charm buried in the pastoral scenery of the Willamette Valley. “It’s the kind of community where everybody knows everybody,” says Shelby Kutz, a Realtor with HomeSmart Realty Group who has sold several homes in the neighborhood. Whether it’s a summer festival or a day of shopping and dining at local businesses, there are plenty of ways for the community in Downtown Dallas to come together. And despite the city’s overall growth in recent years, Downtown has kept its quiet charm. “Dallas is a very quaint, small town. The schools are good,” says Gladys Blum, principal broker of Blum Real Estate with over 40 years of experience. “Recently, they’ve done a ton of building, so it’s really added a lot to their number of homes available. It’s just a quaint small area to live in.”
Supporting local businesses throughout the neighborhood
One of the main draws of living in Downtown Dallas is the proximity to local shops and restaurants. Karma Coffee Bar and Bakery is a bright, casual spot serving coffee and baked goods. Washington Street Steakhouse has served the community since 1999 and is known for its burgers and prime rib. Other restaurants in the neighborhood include Mexican and Thai spots, as well as fast-food options. Local businesses populate the downtown streets, including boutiques, print shops and a bowling alley. Groceries are available just north of the neighborhood at Safeway or Walmart. For more shopping options, malls like Willamette Town Center in Salem are a short drive away. “For shopping, people probably come into Salem. It’s only a 15-to-20-minute drive,” says Blum.
Outdoor fun in the heart of Dallas
Several parks surround Downtown Dallas offer plenty of ways to enjoy the natural beauty of the Willamette Valley. Dallas City Park is the largest green space in the city at 35 acres. Located just north of Downtown, this park has an 18-hole disc golf course, basketball courts, horseshoe pits and playgrounds. Residents can take a dip in the creek to cool off in the summer or gather with family and friends for a picnic at one of the shelters. The Delbert Hunter Arboretum and Botanic Garden is also in the park, showcasing native trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Just east of the neighborhood, Roger Jordan Community Park has baseball and soccer fields, a skate park and tennis and pickleball courts. It’s also home to the Dallas Aquatic Center, an indoor pool with a lazy river and water slide. The city offers swim lessons and a swim team at the aquatic center.
Bringing the community together for Dallas events
Downtown Dallas hosts several events each year that bring the community together. Sounds of Summer is a concert series held each July and August at the Rotary Amphitheater. The series brings rock, country and oldies bands to the area and features food and beer from West Valley Taphouse. Dallas Days is an annual summer festival that includes a parade, food and craft vendors, live music and activities. Other events include the weekly farmers market on Courthouse Square and community movie nights at Dallas Cinema.
Historic homes in a small-town neighborhood
While neighborhoods around the city have seen plenty of new construction in recent years, Downtown Dallas has maintained its setting of historic homes. A mix of bungalows, cottages and Craftsman houses line the gridded streets, several of which are over a century old. There are also some Victorian homes in the neighborhood. Most houses are close together on lots with small yards, making it easy to get to know the neighbors. Sidewalks offer walkability to the shops and restaurants in the area. Most homes in Downtown Dallas cost between $250,000 and $450,000.
Local schools all around Downtown Dallas
Students might attend Oakdale Heights Elementary School for kindergarten through third grade. It earned a C-plus from Niche. Whitworth Elementary School receives a B-minus and serves fourth and fifth graders. LaCreole Middle School and Dallas High School are each rated a C-plus. The high school has approximately 800 students and offers career and technical education courses in agriculture, culinary arts, computer sciences and health sciences. The school also has a successful extracurricular program, in fact the speech and band clubs have won multiple state championships.
Drive or bus to nearby Willamette Valley cities
Downtown Dallas is walkable within the community, but for trips outside the neighborhood, residents will likely drive. Ellendale Avenue connects to Salem Dallas Highway, offering a 15-mile drive into Salem. The Cherriots bus system also has three routes in the neighborhood, providing access to Salem and the nearby cities of Monmouth and Independence. Plus, West Valley Hospital can be easily accessed by nearby Washington Street.
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Crime and Safety
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Downtown Dallas
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
3
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Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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4
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Downtown Dallas Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Dallas, Dallas sell after 123 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Dallas, Dallas over the last 12 months is $441,005, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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