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College Hill

College Hill

$378,243 Average Value
$231 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

Suburb in eastern Medford

Situated in eastern Medford is College Hill, a residential suburb featuring rows of midcentury single-family homes along hilly streets. “One of the nice things about the neighborhood is that it’s accessible to downtown Medford,” says Robynne Whitaker, a local Realtor with Millen Property Group. “College Hill is also right near the Providence Medford Medical Center and the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, so there are a lot of medical professionals who live in that area.” The neighborhood is approximately 1 mile from downtown and Interstate 5, a major thoroughfare that runs through the city and connects to nearby communities like Ashland and Central Point. Residents here can walk to Donahue Frohnmayer Park, a 10-acre outdoor space that bordering College Hill to the east. Students here are zoned for the Medford School District 549C, which receives an overall B-plus rating from Niche.
College Hill is the perfect place to live a quite suburban life.
College Hill is the perfect place to live a quite suburban life.
Newly constructed townhomes decorate the streets in College Hill.
Newly constructed townhomes decorate the streets in College Hill.
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Mid-century single-family homes

Common housing styles in College Hill include colorful ranch-style dwellings, Craftsman cottages and bungalows with gambrel roofs. “There’s a lot of midcentury and Tuscan-style architecture in this area,” Whitaker says. Most properties have paved driveways and garages, but residents can also park on the street. Roads are lined with well-maintained sidewalks and towering maple and oak trees shading freshly cut front lawns. The hilly topography of the area allows for unobstructed views of the surrounding Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges encompassing the Rogue Valley. Single-family homes typically cost between $300,000 and $525,000.
It's common to find home with spacious front yards in College Hill.
It's common to find home with spacious front yards in College Hill.
Ranch Style homes are ubiquitous in College Hill.
Ranch Style homes are ubiquitous in College Hill.
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North Medford High School has a state-of-the-art astronomy program

Students in kindergarten through fifth grade can attend Wilson Elementary School, which receives a C rating from Niche. The B-rated Hedrick Middle School and North Medford High School, which score a six out of ten rating from GreatSchools, are both within walking distance of College Hill. North Medford High School has a state-of-the-art astronomy program, with a newly renovated planetarium and observatory facilities. Ninth and tenth grade students can take AVID Elective courses to prepare themselves for the college application process.
Hendrick Middle School offers safe education in Medford.
Hendrick Middle School offers safe education in Medford.
North Medford High School is located in Medford.
North Medford High School is located in Medford.
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Outdoor recreation at Donahue-Frohnmayer Park

Donahue-Frohnmayer Park sits right next to College Hill and features a playground, a basketball court and half a mile of paved walking paths. This park is also home to the WinterSpring Memorial Grove, a place of remembrance with a wall made up of individual stones dedicated to loved ones. Approximately 1.5 miles outside the neighborhood is the Rogue Valley Country Club, a private outdoor recreation facility with a golf course, plus members-only fitness and wellness amenities. Farther east toward the mountains is Prescott Park, a rural recreational area full of pathways for hikers and cyclists. “There are a lot of really pretty, family-friendly hiking trails over there,” Whitaker says. “A lot of them are paved, and you get some beautiful views of the mountains.”
Donahue-Frohnmayer Park is full of families enjoying the afternoon in College Hill.
Donahue-Frohnmayer Park is full of families enjoying the afternoon in College Hill.
Donahue-Frohnmayer Park has a large playground for children to play on in College Hill.
Donahue-Frohnmayer Park has a large playground for children to play on in College Hill.
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Proximity to The Village at Medford Center

The Village at Medford Center shopping mall has chain eateries and department stores like T.J. Maxx, Burlington and Ross Dress for Less a mile west of the neighborhood. The shopping mall is also home to Tap & Vine @ 559, a tavern-style restaurant with an outdoor patio serving American dishes like burgers, steaks and sandwiches. Across the street is Cinemark Tinseltown Medford, a regional movie theatre chain with 15 screens and an arcade. Residents can get groceries at Safeway supermarket, which has a deli and bakery. “There are also some farms out in that area, including a vineyard called RoxyAnn Winery, which is one of the oldest wineries in Medford,” Whitaker says. “They have entertainment, events and a historic barn on the property that people do tastings in.”
The Village is the perfect place for date night in College Hill.
The Village is the perfect place for date night in College Hill.
The Medford Center offers an outdoor mall experience in College Hill.
The Medford Center offers an outdoor mall experience in College Hill.
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Cars used to navigate the hilly terrain

Because of its hilly terrain, residents in College Hill typically rely on personal vehicles to get around. “It’s more of a driving neighborhood, but it is an easy drive to downtown Medford,” Whitaker says. There are a couple of bus stops on Spring Street and McAndrews Road, which are part of the 27: Crosstown East route operated by the Rogue Valley Transportation District. The Rogue Valley International Medford Airport is a 3.5-mile drive north and offers domestic flights to cities in the western United States, as well as a handful of international flights to Canada and Mexico. A couple of blocks west of College Hill is the Providence Medford Medical Center, a 120-bed community hospital that offers emergency services and more than a dozen other healthcare specialties. Two miles southeast is the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, which features specialty services and a 24-hour emergency room.
College Hill is blessed with foliage all around.
College Hill is blessed with foliage all around.
Homes in College Hill are often nestled closely together with foliage nearby.
Homes in College Hill are often nestled closely together with foliage nearby.
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Transit

Airport

Rogue Valley International - Medford

8 min drive

Bus

Spring Street & Wabash

Bus

Spring St & N Berkeley

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime College Hill US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

College Hill Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$487,450
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$430,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
73%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$231

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
302
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1976
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,402
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,830
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
801
Median Age
40
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$86,111
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,762

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
34.2%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
5''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

34 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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