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Farming community near Hermiston and the Cold Springs nature refuge
Cold Springs, named after the first nature refuge in the West, is largely a rural area where hobby farmers cultivate crops and raise their own livestock. Located on the south bank of the Columbia River, Cold Springs has access to a placid stretch of water between Oregon and Washington, part of which runs beside the historic Lewis and Clark Commemorative Trail. Though the neighborhood consists of green stretches of land between homes, downtown Hermiston is almost a straight shot for shopping and dining.
Rural properties on 2 to 4 acres often come with water rights
Cold Springs is primarily pastoral. One-lane roads lead past grazing cattle in green fields and agricultural sprayers hovering over neat rows of crops. Homes in the area come on large lots with room for workshops, livestock and several vehicles. Cottages and ranch-style homes on between 2 and 3.5 acres range from $180,000 to $375,000 in price. Most of these homes were built around the 1970s, while some cottages date back to the first few decades of the 1900s. Ranch-style homes on 3 to 4 acres of land fetch between $675,000 and $700,000. “For anybody who has acreage, water rights are like gold. They add value to your property,” says Mike Boylan, the principal broker of Boylan Realty LLC, which he owns with his wife Melissa. Water rights allow property owners to irrigate their fields for crops or grazing animals using the city’s resources. “There’s an annual fee that you pay for those rights, and it’s something you can lose if you don’t use it in five consecutive years. They’re valuable to have when you sell or buy a property.”
Hat Rock State Park and Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge
A dark tower of basalt rock rises above the otherwise rolling green hills of Hat Rock State Park. The park is named after this rock formation—created by prehistoric glacier floods—which Clark, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, thought resembled a men’s hat on his journey west. A boat ramp facilitates water skiing, jet skiing, boating and fishing for walleye and sturgeon in the Lake Wallula reservoir of the Columbia River, while a nearby pond is stocked with rainbow trout. Farther south, the Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge was one of the first nature refuges established in the West, signed into existence by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1909. The park’s 3,117 acres consist of a variety of habitats, and many of them attract migratory birds. The shrub-steppe areas of the refuge are home to coyotes, badgers, ducks, geese, doves, trophy elk and deer, and hunting for specific game is allowed in the southern half of the refuge.
Cold Springs teenagers attend the largest high school in Eastern Oregon
Local children may begin their schooling at Loma Vista Elementary, which receives a 5 out of 10 from GreatSchools. They may then attend Sandstone Middle School, which scores a B-minus grade from Niche, before enrolling in Hermiston High School, receiving a C-plus. Hermiston High is the largest high school in Eastern Oregon, with a student body of about 1,500 students. Its $5-million sports facility—Kennison Field—has an all-weather football and soccer surface as well as a collegiate-level track and field complex. Students can graduate with a program of study in business and management, industrial and engineering systems, health science or another field.
Casual American fare and grocery shopping 7 miles away in Hermiston
Residents of Cold Springs will have to make the roughly 7-mile drive to Hermiston to dine out. Hale’s Tavern, established in 1906, serves hot cakes, waffles and French toast for breakfast, as well as dishes like yellowfin tuna steak and chicken breast melt later in the day. “They give you a huge plate of French fries you can never finish,” Boylan says. Catty-corner to Hale’s Tavern, Nookie’s Restaurant Home of Hermiston Brewing serves gourmet Angus burgers with a steak knife in the middle, as well as other classic American meals. It also pours microbrews and beer flights. The nearest grocery store—a Walmart Supercenter—is also in Hermiston, though there is a Short Stop convenience store next to a Circle K gas station in Cold Springs.
Diagonal Boulevard connects to downtown Hermiston and U.S. Route 730
Oregon state Route 207, locally known as Diagonal Boulevard, travels from the very northeast corner of the neighborhood to the southeast corner before it merges with Main Street in Downtown Hermiston. North of Cold Springs, it connects with U.S. Route 730, which follows the south bank of the Columbia River to Umatilla and Irrigon. On its way west, U.S. Route 730 crosses paths with Interstates 82 and 84, the region’s main thoroughfares. Though no bus routes service the neighborhood, passengers can catch several Kayak Public Transit buses in the center of Hermiston.
Crime
Cold Springs has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, which is lower when compared to the national average of 4.
GreatSchools:
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Transit
Airport
Tri-Cities
49 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cold Springs
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cold Springs, Hermiston sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Cold Springs, Hermiston over the last 12 months is $312,876, down 20% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Hard to find fully renovated 4 bed 3 bath home with 2 en-suites with exterior access perfect for multi-generational living or Air BNB. Inside you will find a large living area, formal dining space & great room. Step outside to a beautiful covered patio space off the kitchen perfect for summer entertainment. 3.33 acres with year round creek for the animals, shop space and plenty of room for the
A little bit of elbow room on 4.01 acres with HID water rights ready for animals. 3 bed 2 bath withSpacious primary suite, tile flooring throughout the great room and dining rooms. Lots of natural light. Outside you will find a great space for the 4-H project, shop, Covered patio space
Nice 5.45 acre lot with water rights through Hermiston Irrigation District! The lot has access of off Diagonal and has been approved by the county for a standard septic.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,184
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,727
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,092
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.9%
College Graduates
16.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
% Population in Labor Force
44.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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