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Crest Drive

Crest Drive

Suburban Neighborhood in Eugene, Oregon

Lane County 97405
$601,981 Average Value
$286 Average Price per Sq Ft
26 Homes For Sale

Unique homes separated from Eugene by forest and ridges

Mid-century modern homes, 1970s split-levels and more recent estates blend effortlessly into the rolling landscape of Crest Drive, one of Eugene’s hilly southern neighborhoods. “You wouldn’t go there unless you lived there. Crest Drive itself is a through street, so it gets a lot of traffic, but the neighborhoods beyond there are very quiet,” says Susan Heisey, the owner of Bailey & Heisey Real Estate. “A lot of the homes are unique. It’s not a tract neighborhood.” Separated from the cheers of University of Oregon Ducks games and the traffic of downtown, Crest Drive is insulated by the forest of evergreen trees that climb its ridges.

Wayne Morse Family Farm and scaling Spencer Butte

Green space in Crest Drive rests on a balance of community parks and the rugged, elevated landscape in the south of the neighborhood. Wayne Morse Family Farm spans 27 acres in the center of Crest Drive, a popular gathering spot for community events and for dog owners to allow canines to play leash-free in the dog park. Lafferty Park is another neighborhood park, tucked away between homes, with a playground and views of distant mountains.

In the south of the neighborhood, Ridgeline Trail cuts through towering evergreen trees and navigates around moss-covered stumps along Blanton Ridge. The nearly 2-mile trail goes between the neighborhood’s elevated subdivisions, limited to hikers who can peacefully watch for deer or admire the trail’s wildflowers. Even farther south, the rocky summit of the 1,058-foot Spencer Butte is a popular hiking destination. As one of the highest points around the city, hikers can enjoy views of the Cascade Mountains and Willamette Valley, after braving through trails with poison oak, altitude and a rattlesnake population.

Visitors can explore Wayne Morse Family Farm in Crest Drive.
Visitors can explore Wayne Morse Family Farm in Crest Drive.
Wildlife in the Crest Drive Neighborhood in Eugene.
Wildlife in the Crest Drive Neighborhood in Eugene.
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Seventies homes carved into Eugene’s southern ridges

Residential architecture in Crest Drive plays off the neighborhood’s landscape, with split-level and ranch-style homes carved into the hillsides. Many of these homes were built throughout the 1960s and 1970s, fetching between $530,000 and $700,000 today. Mid-century modern homes, designed in the 1970s, and more contemporary builds from the following decade cost between $720,000 and $800,000, with new traditional estates from the late 1980s and early 1990s sprinkled throughout. Most homes in this price range come on lots between a quarter and half of an acre in size with complex, thoughtfully designed landscaping. Decks, patios and recreational vehicle parking evidence residents’ affinities for the great outdoors.

A contemporary home In the Crest Drive Neighborhood in Eugene.
A contemporary home In the Crest Drive Neighborhood in Eugene.
A row of ranch style homes n the Crest Drive Neighborhood in Eugene.
A row of ranch style homes n the Crest Drive Neighborhood in Eugene.
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Active performing arts program at South Eugene High

Friendly Street divides Crest Drive into two school pipelines, both within the Eugene School District 4J. West of Friendly Street, children may attend Adams Elementary School, which earns an A-minus grade from Niche. They may then enroll in the Arts and Technology Academy before graduating from Churchill High School, both of which earn B-plus grades.

On the other side of the neighborhood, children may attend the B-rated Edgewood Elementary School before moving forward to Spencer Butte Middle School, which earns an A-minus. Finally, they may attend A-rated South Eugene High School, ranked the No. 1 public high school in the county, according to Niche. The high school has several performing arts programs, including four different orchestras and both a band and a choir that specializes in jazz music.

South Eugene High School has a football field for students to compete on in Eugene.
South Eugene High School has a football field for students to compete on in Eugene.
Edgewood Community Elementary School serves the Crest Drive Neighborhood in Eugene.
Edgewood Community Elementary School serves the Crest Drive Neighborhood in Eugene.
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Thai curry, Jewish pastries and multicultural cuisines

Residents don’t have to stray too far from Crest Drive to experience cultural cuisines. On the other side of Willamette Street—the neighborhood’s eastern border—Tasty Thai Kitchen serves traditional noodles, stir-fry, hot pots and 12 different types of curry. One block north, Barry’s Espresso Bakery & Deli is the only Jewish restaurant in town. Fresh pastries, like hamantaschen cookies, rugelach, kugel and challah bread, line the bakery’s glass display, while sandwiches and paninis are prepared in the kitchen, often served with a side of matzo ball soup. The food cart pod in neighboring Friendly puts authentic Oaxacan, Italian, Mediterranean and Japanese street food all in one place. Residents can shop at the Market of Choice, which neighbors the Sunrise Asian Food Market, or at Albertsons, just outside of the neighborhood.

Stop by Tasty Thai Kitchen for delicious green curry and mango sticky rice in Crest Drive.
Stop by Tasty Thai Kitchen for delicious green curry and mango sticky rice in Crest Drive.
Bagels at Lox, Stock and Bagel in the Crest Drive Neighborhood in Eugene.
Bagels at Lox, Stock and Bagel in the Crest Drive Neighborhood in Eugene.
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Willamette Street and local buses lead to downtown

The namesake of the neighborhood—Crest Drive—has the Wayne Morse Family Farm, a popular green space and gathering spot. Willamette Street, the neighborhood’s eastern border, passes Market of Choice and a cluster of local restaurants and businesses before connecting to downtown Eugene. The Lane County Transit buses stop on the outskirts of the neighborhood, taking passengers to downtown Eugene as well.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Mahlon Sweet Field

18 min drive

Bus

S & S Of 28th W Of Almaden

Bus

S & S Of 28th E Of Mclean

Bus

S & S Of W 29th W Of Willamette

Crest Drive Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$564,500
Median Sale Price
$540,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$596,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$388,300
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$300,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
136
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$286

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,937
Number of Homes for Sale
26
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,038
Above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,056
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,145
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,025
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Sep 14
    12 - 2pm

    3722 Lawrence St, Eugene, OR 97405

    $560,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,744 Sq Ft
    • 3722 Lawrence St
    • New 10 days ago

    Beautifully Designed South Eugene Home! Perched at the top of a quiet cul-de-sac in a coveted South Eugene neighborhood, this tastefully updated home offers comfort, convenience, and style—plus an assumable loan at just 2.25% for qualified buyers. Designed to live like a single-level, the main floor features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, while the laundry room and garage are tucked downstairs for

    Lindsay Martinez Wonderland Realty LLC

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  • Sunday, Sep 21
    1 - 3pm

    2261 Corinthian Ct, Eugene, OR 97405

    $559,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,812 Sq Ft
    • 2261 Corinthian Ct
    • New 2 days ago

    Outstanding floor plan! This is a larger home with multiple flex spaces, located in a quiet "pride of ownership" neighborhood, in the Southwest Hills. You will love how the layout is straightforward yet allows for separation of space, home office, and more. A large living room spills out onto a new deck, then wraps into dining room and kitchen. The kitchen is open to a family room, and has

    Susan Heisey Bailey & Heisey Real Estate

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  • Friday, Sep 12
    5 - 7pm

    36 Westbrook Way, Eugene, OR 97405

    $375,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,412 Sq Ft
    • 36 Westbrook Way
    • New 3 days ago

    Welcome to this uniquely updated townhome in the sought-after Edgewood Townehouse community of Eugene, originally crafted by the respected Breeden Brothers. Blending iconic Eugene design with modern updates, this home is move-in ready and offers both comfort and convenience. Step inside to find newer luxury vinyl flooring and plush carpet throughout, complemented by a freshly installed banister

    Kaci Spoor John L. Scott Eugene

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
8,222
Median Age
49
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.8%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$95,315
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,288

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
70.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

13 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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