Sunny Valley, once known as a rich gold mining area in the 1800s, is now a sought-after recreational community 11 miles north of Grants Pass, the closest city. Grave Creek, one of the largest gold-producing streams in Oregon, passes through the neighborhood. “The area is known for just what it sounds like -- its weather and the fact that it's perpetually sunny,” says Kendon Leet, the Broker/Owner of Kendon Leet Real Estate, who has lived in southwest Oregon for over four decades. Grave Creek Covered Bridge, a significant historical landmark in the neighborhood, is one of the few covered bridges left in Oregon. Leet says people have immediate access to government land to explore by hiking, camping, fishing and hunting. “Sunny Valley is very rural. For example, there are no big grocery stores,” Leet says. “It has great horse property. People have room for animals, farms and gardens.”
The Apple wagon Trail offers a historical look in the past.
Sunny Valley old town hall is a historical monument in the Sunny Valley neighborhood.
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Tipi tents at Sunny Valley Resort
People kayak and water raft along the Rogue River, which runs through the area. Sunny Valley Campground offers 7 full-site hookup campsites priced at $80 a night and 11 full RV hookups for $50 a night. Sunny Valley Resort, a 5-acre campsite in the area, has tipi tents starting at $100 a night for two people. Merlin Community Park is the nearest traditional park that includes a playground, soccer and baseball fields and horseshoe pits. There’s also a war memorial here that honors veterans and hosts an annual Memorial Day parade. The nearest golf course is Grants Pass Golf Club, a private, 18-hole course that starts single memberships at $215 a month.
Sunny Valley campground is a wonderful place to go camping.
Sunny Valley campground is one of the best spots to go camping in the Sunny Valley neighborhood
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Ranch-style homes with front porches
Homes are surrounded by the Klamath Mountains and heavy forests in Sunny Valley. Manufactured homes are priced between $350,000 and $450,000, and ranch-style homes range between $400,000 and $600,000. Price ranges depend on the number of bedrooms and acreage. Most properties have brick chimneys and small front porches attached to the homes. Some people add wire fences around their yards for farm areas. “Houses typically have at least 5 acres or more,” says Justin Burton, a Realtor with EXP Realty who has lived area his whole life. Long, dirt driveways lead to roads that aren’t walkable, but people have enough space for daily strolls in their yards.
Sunny Valley neighborhood is home to plenty of ranch homes.
Ranch homes can be found in the Sunny Valley neighborhood.
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Planting seeds at North Valley High
The Three Rivers School District serves Sunny Valley’s students. Children attend Manzanita Elementary School, which earns a B-minus from Niche. Kids advance to Fleming Middle School, before moving on to North Valley High. Both schools receive a C from Niche. Fleming Middle has an annual color run/walk on the last day of school, while North Valley offers a life skills class that teaches students things like how to plant seeds. There are no private schools in Sunny Valley, but nearby churches include Hugo Community Church and Vineyard Christian Fellowship, which offers in-person and online Sunday sermons.
North Valley High School serves over 400 students from 9th - 12th grade.
Fleming Middle School serves over 330 students yearly from grades 6th - 8th grade.
Manzanita Elementary School serves students from K- 5th grade in Grants Pass, OR.
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Riding down Oregon Route 99
Interstate 5 and Oregon Route 99 run next to each other in the area. The Josephine Community Transit has one bus stop in Sunny Valley at the Covered Bridge Country Store. The public bus helps commuters reach Grants Pass. In case of emergency, the Asante Three Rivers Medical Center is 18 miles away. The domestic-only Grants Pass Airport, which has 3 airlines, is 12 miles away, while Rogue Valley International Medford Airport, which has access to 6 airlines, is 41 miles away. Portland International Airport is 240 miles away.
Sunny Valley is an amazing secluded neighborhood in the state of Oregon.
Interstate five runs right through Sunny Valley.
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Prime rib and poker at Baldini’s
Covered Bridge Country Store is the go-to convenience store in Sunny Valley. For larger grocery hauls, people visit one of the supermarkets in Grants Pass -- which includes Walmart, Grocery Outlet and Safeway. Grants Pass also has many restaurants, such as Taprock Northwest Grill, a log cabin known for its riverfront views and happy hour menu. Baldini's Restaurant & Lounge, an eatery that serves American dishes like prime rib and has poker machines, is 11 miles away in Merlin.
The covered county store is the main store of the Sunny Valley neighborhood.
Taprock Northwestern Grill is a wonderful place to get breakfast.
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Fire safety is a huge part of the Sunny Valley neighborhood.
Oregon wildfire season
One downside to the area's beauty is wildfire season, a period from July to October when the area is highly prone to forest fires. The Division of Financial Regulation, the Oregon insurance regulator, requires wildfire coverage in every homeowner policy. Oregon Wildfire Response and Recovery advises people to create a 30-foot space around their homes for prevention.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transit
Airport
Rogue Valley International - Medford
51 min drive
Bus
Sunny Valley Store
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sunny Valley
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sunny Valley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sunny Valley, Glendale sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sunny Valley, Glendale over the last 12 months is $480,000, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Stunning property with creek frontage and gorgeous mountain views, mostly open and level with beautiful oak trees gracing the property. These 20 acres are zoned RR5 and is currently in two tax lots for a possible multi-family setup or keep it as one estate. The property has water rights dating back to 1891, with an irrigation system including a pump and three phase power, from Grave Creek. There
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
390
Median Age
54
Population under 18
16.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,166
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,245
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
College Graduates
23%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
% Population in Labor Force
35%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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