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Western European charm in the Willamette Valley
About 20 miles north of Salem and less than 40 miles south of Portland is Mount Angel. Known for hosting the largest Oktoberfest in the Pacific Northwest, the small city loves to celebrate its German, Swiss and Bavarian heritage. “The whole town is built around a German theme. It really comes alive during Oktoberfest,” says Realtor Gina Audritsh of Hallmark Properties, who also volunteers every year during the festivities.
Home to around 3,500 residents, Mount Angel has a German-inspired downtown district with businesses, shops and restaurants constructed with exposed wooden beams and steep-pitched rooftops. It has its own city government with a six-member city council, a police department and local library.
Homes in Mount Angel
The area sports a range of homes that span styles and generations from refurbished early 20th century homes to mid-century-style ranch homes and traditional homes built in the early 2000s. On the same street, you can find a stately, two-story Craftsman with a wrap-around porch and a modest Tudor Revival cottage. Because of the wide variety of home styles and ages, prices in Mount Angel can range from $300,000 to upwards of $650,000.
Early 20th century homes are available in Mount Angel.
Traditional homes prices can range from $300,000 to upwards of $650,000 in Mount Angel.
Mount Angel's location is perfect for anyone seeking German culture.
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Mount Angel Oktoberfest
Every year, people flock to the downtown district for the annual Mount Angel Oktoberfest, the largest folk festival in the Pacific Northwest. Established in 1966, it brings more the 300,000 visitors to the city every year. The streets are packed with vendors and patrons imbibing German and Pacific Northwest wines, beers, ciders and spirits, punctuated by the bouncy rhythm of a four-story glockenspiel. When the festivities end, the town returns to its resting heart rate.
Play at the parks or hike the Trail of Ten Falls
Mount Angel is close in proximity to local parks. On a sunny summer morning, John B. Humpert Park offers a colorful playground and wide-open lawn that’s perfect for picnicking. Ebner County Park features more playgrounds and greenspace. Golfers can tee up at the nearby Evergreen Golf Course, a public 9-hole golf course with gentle greens, rolling fairways and rangy roughs. Silver Falls State Park is a short distance away and includes The Trail of Ten Falls, a deep, forested trail with stunning views of rocky waterfalls, including a 177-foot waterfall curtain.
Baseball is available for all ages at Ebner Park in Mount Angel.
You and your kids will love the playground at John B. Humpert Park in Mount Angel.
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Dining spots in Mount Angel
Dining and shopping options are available nearby. Breakfast at Lou's Kitchen comes complete with a cozy atmosphere featuring a fireplace. When time is limited, Burger Time is hot lunch spot for a cheeseburger or hot dog. In the evening, Mt. Angel Sausage Company serves up German fare. Mt. Angel Market & Deli, located on Main Street, contains a limited selection of groceries. For big box stores and major grocery chains residents travel north to Woodburn or south to Silverton.
Lou's Kitchen is a casual and cozy restaurant in Mount Angel.
Burger Time is a popular hamburger and hot dog restaurant offering fast service in Mount Angel.
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Mt. Angel School District serves local students
Students in the city attend three schools in the Mt. Angel School District: St. Mary’s Public School, Mt. Angel Middle School and John F. Kennedy High School. The district is rated among the best in the region by Niche with the schools receiving grades of C, C-plus and B, respectively. For an alternative, students can attend Chesterton Academy of the Willamette Valley, a private Catholic school named for renowned English writer and Catholic convert G.K. Chesterton.
St. Mary's Public School offers plenty of fun after school activities in Mount Angel.
Mt Angle Middle School challenges and encourages children to learn in Mount Angel.
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Commutes via Route 99 and Interstate 5
Mount Angel is just a short distance from major regional highways, Route 99 and Interstate 5, making for an easy commute. Hop on the highway and it’s about 19 miles to Salem and 40 miles to Portland.
Mount Angel residents can take bus 20X to Salem downtown.
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On average, homes in Mount Angel, OR sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Angel, OR over the last 12 months is $510,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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