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Farmlands and forest 5 miles from Sweet Home
Farmland, open fields and thick woodlands border the Calapooia River in Holley, a quaint, spread-out community around 4 miles southwest of Sweet Home, Oregon. Views of the surrounding hills and forests encompass multi-acre private properties, while being just a short drive from the shops, restaurants and recreation surrounding Sweet Home’s Main Street. “Holley is a really desirable community,” says Sarah Sawyer, a Realtor with Luxe Forbes Global Properties who grew up in the area. “It feels like you’re deep into the countryside, but the closest grocery store is only a few miles away.” The community was established in the late 1800s with sawmills bringing workers and small businesses to the area, but today, it remains a quiet crossroads. Additionally, crime rates in Holley are significantly lower than the national average, with a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10 compared to the national average of 4.
Pine-lined streets and Calapooia River access
The streets of Holley are lined by towering pine and fir trees, with quiet winding lanes connecting residential streets. Ranch-style homes and bungalows built throughout the mid-to-late 20th century sit on lots ranging from a half-acre to over 20 acres, and many have fenced-in sections for horses, livestock and gardens. Empty lots with between 2 and 10 acres range from $75,000 to $280,000. Homes on around 5 acres or less go for $325,00 to $450,000, while homes with larger lots can reach up to $750,000. “One of the biggest draws to the area is being close to the river,” Sawyer says. “A lot of properties back up to the water. When I was younger, my uncle and grandfather both had river access, so I would swim a lot in the summer.”
Ranch-style homes with land are found in Holley.
The streets of Holley are lined with fir and pine trees.
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Grab a bite to eat in downtown Sweet Home
The Halsey-Sweet Home Highway runs through the community and can be taken to Holley Market, which has a small selection of snacks and essentials. The highway can take drivers around 5 miles northeast to downtown Sweet Home, where they can grab their groceries at Thriftway or Safeway. Sunshine Espresso has coffee, tea and baked goods and, across the street, Downtown Restaurant & Lounge serves pub bites from burgers and fries to steak and mashed potatoes that can be enjoyed along with a drink and a round of pool. Those with a sweet tooth can get their fix at Sugar Vibes Donut Co.
Thriftway in nearby Sweet Home is a popular spot for residents of Holley to shop for groceries.
Downtown Restaurant & Lounge has food, drinks and games for nearby residents of Holley to enjoy.
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Leap into the river at McKercher Park
McKercher Park is a short drive west of Holley along the Calapooia River and is a popular spot for picnicking, fishing and swimming. Sweet Home’s Sankey Park has a playground, picnic areas and a BMX track alongside Ames Creek. The Foster Reservoir spans over 1,200 acres and is lined with waterside parks where visitors can go for a swim, fish from the shore or launch their boat or paddleboard for a day out on the water.
McKercher Park is a few minutes drive from Hoilley and is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor activities.
Foster Reservoir provides a spot for water sports, fishing and recreation and is a few minutes drive for residents of Holley.
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Outdoor-based extracurriculars at Sweet Home Junior High
Holley Elementary School lies on Crawfordsville Drive and earns a C-minus grade from Niche. Sweet Home Junior High School receives a C-plus and offers various extracurricular activities, from outdoors club to gardening. The C-plus-rated Sweet Home High School has a unique selection of agriculture science courses, including greenhouse management, animal science, horticulture and agriculture leadership. Students in 12th grade can have up to two open periods to pursue college and career goals, including taking courses at Linn Benton Community College in Albany.
Holley Elementary School is a public school in Holley, Oregon.
Sweet Home Junior High School serves grades 6-8 in Sweet Home, Oregon.
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Drive along Highway 228
The quaint Holley community is car reliant, with the closest bus stop around 4 miles north in Sweet Home. Drivers can take Highway 228 west to Interstate 5, which can be taken roughly 55 miles north to Salem or around 35 miles south to Eugene.
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KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY MID-WILLAMETTE - GILLOTT TEAM
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Holley
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Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
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Holley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Holley, Sweet Home sell after 102 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Holley, Sweet Home over the last 12 months is $595,000, up 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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