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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Wonderful 2-Suite Condo in the heart of Sisters! Located in the desirable 4th Sister Condominiums, this unit features two primary suites, a full kitchen, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The 1-bed, 1-bath 2nd primary has its own exterior door and can be locked off and rented out separately as a studio. Enjoy views of the beautiful grounds and pool from your private outdoor space -- perfect for
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Experience spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments at McKenzie Meadows, where thoughtfully selected finishes meet an unbeatable Sisters location. Designed for both style and functionality, these units offer space, comfort, and easy living.Your home highlights:A modern kitchen outfitted with electric range, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher.Beautiful quartz countertops
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