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Sisters

Sisters

Located in Deschutes County

$854,716 Average Value
$509 Average Price per Sq Ft
32 Homes For Sale

Sisters is a city of clear weather and mountain views

Named for the Three Sisters mountain range 12 miles away, Sisters is a small city of around 3,000 people. Well-known for its bucolic surroundings and mild weather, the area attracts tourists from all over the state. “It’s got 300 days of sunshine and mountain views,” says Thomas Arends of the Arends Realty Group. “Other parts of Oregon can be really wet and rainy, but it’s much drier here.” The community looks for any opportunity to come together, leading to various annual events and celebrations.

The town of Sisters is named after the Three Sisters mountain range in Central Oregon.
The town of Sisters is named after the Three Sisters mountain range in Central Oregon.
Tourists come from all over the state to visit the small town of Sisters.
Tourists come from all over the state to visit the small town of Sisters.
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Area homes are influenced by Northwest Regional styles

Homes are neatly laid out on small lots, frequently less than a tenth of an acre. Ponderosa Pines are a constant piece of the landscape, shading streets and driveways. Designs are often influenced by the Northwest Regional style, with lots of exposed, rustic wood. Townhouses are popular, with price points that range from the mid-$400,000s to the high $700,000s, depending on size, location and modern amenities. Craftsman homes start in the high $500,000s and peak in the mid-$700,000s. Many of the largest homes are modern takes on prairie and farmhouse styles, selling between the low $800,000s and $1.5 million.

Many homes in Sisters are neatly laid out on smaller lots that are frequently less than a tenth of an acre.
Many homes in Sisters are neatly laid out on smaller lots that are frequently less than a tenth of an acre.
Homes in Sisters are have lots of exposed wood influenced by the Northwest Regional style.
Homes in Sisters are have lots of exposed wood influenced by the Northwest Regional style.
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Hikers can challenge themselves in the Three Sisters

The woods surrounding Sisters make it a popular area for overnight campers, who can take advantage of several campgrounds, including the Creekside Campground and Sisters RV Park. Hikers frequently take the trek to the Three Sisters mountain range to challenge themselves on a nearly 50-mile loop that includes mountains, lakes and an elevation of 7,000 feet. Birders and other nature lovers head to Camp Polk Meadow Preserve to see owls, otters, elk and several native species of plant life. Aspen Lakes Golf Course is a public golf course with views of the surrounding mountains and forests alongside its fairways. Gardeners and amateur horticulturists can claim a plot at the Sisters Community Garden.

The woods surrounding Sisters are a popular spot for campers.
The woods surrounding Sisters are a popular spot for campers.
Camp Polk Meadow Preserve is home to. wide variety of birds including the northern house wren.
Camp Polk Meadow Preserve is home to. wide variety of birds including the northern house wren.
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Locals and tourists come together for the Sisters Harvest Faire

The second week of October ushers in the Sisters Harvest Faire, welcoming upwards of 10,000 visitors to purchase the wares of hundreds of food and art vendors. Mountain bikers head to the area in May for the Sisters Stampede, a mountain biking race with a cash purse and awards in dozens of categories. September brings the Sisters Folk Festival, highlighting folk, bluegrass and Americana-style musicians since 1995.

Retail and restaurants surround Cascade Avenue

Most shopping is in the city's center, with various locally owned stores and restaurants around Cascade Avenue. Ray's Food Place is less than a mile away. Fika Sisters Coffeehouse prides itself on having warm, friendly surroundings to pair with a menu of coffees, teas and gourmet pastries. Opened in 1912, the Sisters Saloon and Ranch Grill puts a modern spin on old-fashioned Western-style cooking with locally-sourced produce and beef.

With a downtown of false front buildings and saloon-inspired businesses, Sisters wears its western past on its sleeve. “It’s an old western town,” says Arends. “They’ve tried to keep the integrity of that vibe.”

Downtown Sisters is home to most of the town's shopping.
Downtown Sisters is home to most of the town's shopping.
Sisters has an old western town feel to it.
Sisters has an old western town feel to it.
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Sisters High School has unique classes and coursework

Students begin at Sisters Elementary School before attending Sisters Middle, both of which have an A-minus from Niche. Sisters High School has a B-plus and offers unique coursework, including flight science, guitar building and Mandarin Chinese.

Sisters Elementary School is a public school in Sisters.
Sisters Elementary School is a public school in Sisters.
Sisters High School is a public school in Sisters, Oregon.
Sisters High School is a public school in Sisters, Oregon.
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U.S. Route 20 is a straight shot to Bend

U.S. Route 20 is one of the area's main highways, providing a direct route to Bend, about half an hour's drive away. Cascade East Transit provides a public bus option with several stops along East Main Avenue.

Sisters is at risk for wildfires and low air quality

According to First Street, Sisters has worse air quality than 96% of Oregon cities. First Street also lists the city as severely at risk of wildfires in the next 30 years.

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Sisters Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$950,000
Median Sale Price
$847,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$907,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$803,334
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$535,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
159
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$509

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,827
Number of Homes for Sale
32
Median Year Built
2003
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,063
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,605
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,161
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
950
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Open Houses

  • 12900 Hawks Beard Unit 42-43, Sisters, OR 97759

    $825,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,776 Sq Ft
    • 12900 Hawks Beard
    • Unit 42-43
    • New 1 day ago

    Welcome to this stunning condo in the heart of Black Butte Ranch, Central Oregon's premier resort community. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the majestic Cascade Mountains and the expansive meadow, where horses gallop in the mornings and local wildlife wanders freely from dawn to dusk. Ideally situated near the new Lakehouse Lodge, you're just moments away from swimming, dining, recreation,

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    Haley Overton
    Real Broker
    (541) 703-3541
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  • 13400 Foxtail Unit GCC 103, Sisters, OR 97759

    $160,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,086 Sq Ft
    • 13400 Foxtail
    • Unit GCC 103
    • New 9 days ago

    20% share for an end unit in the Golf Course Condo section of BBR! The condo's kitchen is open to the eating area and great room with views of the Big Meadow golf course as well as Black Butte. The new owners will enjoy the convenience of a main level bedroom and laundry. Upstairs features two sleeping areas as well as another full bathroom for all your guests and family members. This listing

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    Thomas Arends
    Ponderosa Properties
    (541) 285-1535
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  • 342 W Main Ave, Sisters, OR 97759

    $450,000

    • 342 W Main Ave
    • New 10 days ago

    prime 90x114 developmennt opportunity with alley behind, located in the Downtown Commercial zoning district of Sisters. According to the city residential use is preferred while other uses are possible. Could be townhouses or apartments with a combination of short term and long term units. Link to the relevant sisters development code can be found at bit.ly/sischap3 The current owner has done

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    Ward Spears
    Eleete Real Estate
    (541) 283-1052
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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Sisters Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,408
Median Age
49
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.5%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$78,621
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,902

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.4%
Advanced Degrees
10.4%
% Population in Labor Force
50.5%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
26''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®®

80 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®®

60 / 100
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