$300,720Average Value$279Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Small residential neighborhood close to shopping and downtown
The residential streets of Laurelhurst, with mature trees proudly shading sidewalks, might suggest calm suburbia, but the neighborhood is anything but removed from Medford. “Stevens and Jackson Street are pretty busy, but between those streets is an older part of the city,” says Jamie Batte, the owner and principal broker of TruHOME. “There are older homes and smaller homes, and the hospital is within walking distance.” The Providence Medford Medical Center and Hospital are less than a mile north of Laurelhurst, which also enjoys direct access to a shopping center to its west. Across the interstate from downtown, Laurelhurst residents are never far from city conveniences.
Punky's Pies and movies in Medford Center
Donut Country on Jackson Street perks up slow mornings with coffee and crispy donuts. Those with a sweet tooth have a wide selection of treats to pick from, neatly arranged in a glass case at the payment counter. Like Donut Country, other shopping and dining is well within reach of Laurelhurst. “It’s walking distance to a lot of things,” Batte says. “Movie theaters are a few blocks away, and that whole [Medford Center] shopping center is right there.”
The Village at Medford Center provides a Cinemark Tinseltown Medford 15 movie theater and the Collaborative Theatre Project, where theater enthusiasts can enjoy a new production almost every month. The shopping center is also home to Punky’s Diner and Pies, a retro 1950s-inspired diner with a crisp white interior and cherry red booths. The diner serves All-American breakfast all day, including corned beef hash, fluffy waffles, grits and old-fashioned potato cakes, but it’s known for its deep-dish pies, handmade by the founder, Punky, or her granddaughter. Patrons are instructed to “EAT PIE” by a siren-red sign on the wall, and they can choose between double-crusted, cream and Dutch options. Across the parking lot, shoppers can pick up essentials at Safeway.
Visit Donut Country a very popular donut house in Medford.
The Village at Medford Center provides a Cinemark Tinseltown with a 15 movie theater.
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Laurelhurst home prices fall below the Medford average
The Laurelhurst neighborhood, which is less than a square mile, consists of gridded residential streets dotted with a few small businesses on its perimeter. Its quiet streets feature small bungalows and cottages that all but hug each other on the sides. Homes come adorned with Craftsman touches, while patio furniture and small play sets in front yards give a glimpse into the daily lives of neighbors. Sidewalks make getting around the neighborhood—or to Hedrick Middle School—safe and easy. Homes cost between $260,000 and $350,000—significantly below the average home value of $440,880 across the Medford metro area—coming with two bedrooms. Though many of the homes were built in the 1960s, others were constructed in the early 2000s, adding variety to the housing mix.
Many of the houses in Laurelhurst boast classic Craftsman-style designs.
Overall, the Medford Laurelhurst neighborhood offers a blend of architectural beauty.
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Jackson Street connects Laurelhurst to downtown
Jackson Street runs along the southern border of Laurelhurst, bringing residents to downtown Medford in less than five minutes by car. Before it reaches the heart of town, Jackson Street passes Safeway and the Medford Center shopping area, as well as Hawthorne Park. The neighborhood’s eastern border consists of Crater Lake Avenue, which leads north to Providence Medford Medical Center and further to White City. Interstate 5 is nearby as well, running through the state of Oregon and south past the California border.
Pathways program at Northwest Medford High
The youngest students in Laurelhurst may attend Roosevelt Elementary School, which earns a C from Niche, before potentially attending B-rated Hedrick Middle School, located immediately east of the neighborhood. Northwest Medford High School serves teenagers in the area, earning a six out of 10 rating on Great Schools. The school boasts an average teacher retention rate of 89% over the past three years, and 84% of teachers at the school have more than three years of experience in the classroom. The high school participates in the district’s Pathways program, empowering students to choose a field they would like to explore through several courses, complete a resume, as well as a postsecondary career plan for that field. Pathways offered at North Medford High include broadcast journalism, computer science, K-12 education, public service and performing arts.
The youngest students in Laurelhurst may attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
Northwest Medford High School serves teenagers in the area.
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Hawthorne Park and Donahue Frohnmayer Park
Following Jackson Street to the west, residents will wind up at Hawthorne Park, which features a large playground for younger children, a basketball court as well as a few skate ramps shaded by the Interstate 5 bridge. Dog owners can bring their four-legged friends to the mulched off-leash dog park, while children can do the same at the nearby splash pad. About five minutes in the car will bring residents to Donahue Frohnmayer Park, where two playgrounds stand side-by-side—one shaded by a light tan tarp for sunnier days—surrounded by asphalt walking trails.
Families can beat the heat with Hawthorne Parks water works park.
Donahue Frohnmayer Park is a popular park in the Laurelhurst neighborhood.
GreatSchools:
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Transit
Airport
Rogue Valley International - Medford
8 min drive
Bus
Crater Lake Ave - North Of Jackson St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Laurelhurst
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Laurelhurst, Medford sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Laurelhurst, Medford over the last 12 months is $307,875, down 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Wonderful 2001-built East Medford home in excellent condition and location—close to schools, parks, shopping, and town. Nice front yard with covered wood porch. Custom exterior paint, upgraded interior paint, vinyl plank flooring throughout, modern doors, newer plumbing/lighting fixtures, vinyl windows, and forced heat/air. Spacious kitchen with custom cabinets, large walk-in pantry, and open to
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
705
Median Age
37
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,557
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,359
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.1%
College Graduates
17.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
