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Sisters

Sisters

Located in Deschutes County

$838,085 Average Value
$446 Average Price per Sq Ft
94 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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Area Facts

Number of Homes
1,854
Number of Homes for Sale
94
Median Year Built
2003
Months of Supply
7.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,076
Above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,602
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,160
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
950
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Open Houses

  • Sunday, May 10
    Open Sun 1PM - 3PM

    14850 Stagecoach, Sisters, OR 97759

    $885,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,216 Sq Ft
    • 14850 Stagecoach
    • New 30 days ago

    Layout: A single-level, ''move-in ready'' home.Space: 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, featuring an open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area with vaulted ceilings and skylights.Bonus Rooms: Includes a separate family room with a classic wood-burning fireplace and a dedicated office space.Exterior: Situated on a spacious, fully fenced lot with thinned trees for sunny areas, a large

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    Duane Myers
    Real Broker
    (541) 725-9170
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  • Saturday, May 16
    Open House 5/16

    923 E Desperado Trail, Sisters, OR 97759

    $610,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,150 Sq Ft
    • 923 E Desperado Trail
    • New 27 days ago

    Live where the trails meet the town! This stunning, No-HOA townhome in Sisters' Highland Village offers the ultimate low maintenance lifestyle without sacrificing high end style. Step inside to an open spacious layout with Quartz counters and durable Paradigm flooring. Whether hosting a summer dinner on the covered upper deck or relaxing in your private, paver lined courtyard, outdoor living is a

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    Traci Utterback
    Coldwell Banker Sun Country
    (541) 648-7855
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  • Wednesday, May 6
    Open Wed 11AM - 3PM

    631 N Sisters Woodlands Way, Sisters, OR 97759

    $747,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,238 Sq Ft
    • 631 N Sisters Woodlands Way
    • New 29 days ago

    As the current Sisters Woodlands model home, this Canopy Cottage has loads of upgrades along with all of the typical Woodlands quality. Upper level primary living space allows the architecture to unlock a unique relationship with surrounding trees with an open floor plan, connected to a large exterior deck. Upgrades include: Additional white oak built-in cabinetry in primary closet, both

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    Tim Kizziar
    Kizziar Property Co.
    (541) 641-8762
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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Sisters Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
5
Median Rent
$2,000
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,800
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,800
Median Condo Rent
$1,300
Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,300

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
On par with the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$101,902

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.9%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
39.4%
Advanced Degrees
10.4%
% Population in Labor Force
50.5%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®®

40 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®®

40 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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