Located in Crook County
Surrounded with a panoramic view of the Cascade Mountains and the high desert, Powell Butte’s main claim to fame are its rural, outdoorsy charm. Homebuyers come to the area looking for small-town vibes with easy access to parks, trails and outdoor fun. Many are surprised, however, at the versatility of this community, as large, contemporary homes add a luxury atmosphere to the area.
The immediate impression you get when arriving in Powell Butte is that of a sleepy, ranch town. But Nick Holmboe, a broker with Keller Willaims Realty Central Oregon, says that the area has much more just behind the curtain. “There are a lot of ranches, farm-style properties and rural communities,” he says. “But it’s also upscale: it’s got some lifestyle options that are pretty hard to beat.” Bungalows, cabins and ranch-style homes tend to sell between the high $200,000s and the mid-$800,000s, depending on location, size and condition. Millenial mansions like those in Brasada Ranch are very popular in Powell Butte, starting in the upper $800,000s and reaching as high as $2.4 million. In addition to modern amenities, these homes tend to have plenty of space and sweeping views of the landscape. “You’re going there for the scenery of the Cascades or if you want privacy,” says Tiffany Vasquez, a Realtor with Stellar Realty Northwest. “You’re either going for the resort community or the open sightlines.” The median price for a single-family home here is around $1.3 million, higher than nearby communities like Bend, Prineville and Redmond.
Students head to classes through the Crook County School District. In addition to a robust sports calendar, Crook County High School offers well-established CTE programs in areas such as agriculture, business, construction, health sciences, culinary arts, and graphic design, many aligned with industry standards and certifications.
Powell Butte is split by State Route 126, making it pretty easy to get to nearby cities like Bend, about 25 miles away, and Prineville, around 10 miles away. Most hospital visits are to St. Charles Medical Center in Redmond, roughly 10 miles west. Cascades East Transit runs a bus route between Powell Butte and Redmond, but for day-to-day travel, most residents rely on driving.
Powell Butte has warm, dry summers with daytime highs around the mid-80s with plenty of sunshine. Winters are cooler and dry, with daytime temperatures in the 40s, colder nights and occasional light snow. The area sees less rainfall than Oregon at large, making the climate feel more high-desert than coastal.
It’s not surprising that the area surrounding Powell Butte has plenty of options for getting outside and breaking a sweat:
Most homes in Powell Butte use private wells, which are standard for rural properties. However, a few subdivisions like Brasada Ranch are served by small private or community water systems. Powell Butte does not have public sewer service, so properties tend to rely on septic systems. Fiber and cable internet are limited, but many homes use fixed wireless providers, DSL or other connections to work from home or stream.
Shopping in the area is limited to a few country stores along Route 126. For retail and big-box excursions, most people take a trip to Prineville or Redmond, where they can find a Walmart Supercenter or Wagners Market. From an outsider’s point of it, it might look like a long trip, but Vasquez says that it’s really not that bad. “It’s deceiving: it’s easy to think that it’s a massive trek,” she says. “It feels long if you’re not used to it. But you don’t live here if you want a quick drive down to the grocery store.” When it comes to restaurants in town, many locals head to Brasada Ranch, which has upscale dining options like Wild Rye or the Ranch House Restaurant.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Ryan McGlone
eXp Realty, LLC
(541) 871-8630
228 Total Sales
1 in Powell Butte
$480,000 Price
Brady Velikonia
Keller Williams Realty Central Oregon
(530) 464-1573
45 Total Sales
1 in Powell Butte
$790,000 Price
Cathryn Morgan
Powell Team Real Estate LLC
(541) 588-7879
41 Total Sales
Marcea Degregorio
Cascade Hasson SIR
(458) 206-5647
26 Total Sales
1 in Powell Butte
$1,316,000 Price
Tim Kizziar
Kizziar Property Co.
(541) 903-5418
206 Total Sales
1 in Powell Butte
$220,000 Price
Angela Boothroyd
Windermere Realty Trust
(541) 639-8507
108 Total Sales
1 in Powell Butte
$850,000 Price
On average, homes in Powell Butte, OR sell after 122 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Powell Butte, OR over the last 12 months is $1,220,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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