Why Live in Summerfield
The Portland area has several options for living an active lifestyle, but if homebuyers want all their activities in one place, it's hard to beat Summerfield, a 55-plus community in the suburb of Tigard. "They have golf, games, exercise classes, dance classes and all kinds of community events," says Terri Layton, a broker at Call it Closed International Realty with nearly 30 years of experience. "It has a social aspect. You have a community of people that are involved in daily activities, pickleball being the most recent." Homes surround the neighborhood golf course, offering views of the fairways and greens. Plus, getting to and from the city is easy thanks to nearby highways. Summerfield features a mix of townhouses, condos and single-family homes. Houses in the neighborhood are mostly New Traditional or ranch-style, usually one story with an attached garage. Homes typically sit close together on streets lined with sidewalks, with large shrubs and colorful flowers in many front yards. Despite all the amenities, prices in Summerfield tend to be lower than the rest of Tigard. Single-family homes sell for $400,000 to $680,000. Townhouses can cost between $400,000 and $750,000,
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Summerfield a good place to live?
Summerfield is a good place to live. Summerfield is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. It has a median age of 65. The average household income is $76,765 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 43.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Summerfield are home owners, with 31.9% of residents renting and 68.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Summerfield can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Summerfield neighborhood guide.
Is Summerfield, OR a safe neighborhood?
Summerfield, OR is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Summerfield?
The median home price in Summerfield is $540,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $108,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,800 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $120K a year to afford the median home price in Summerfield. The average household income in Summerfield is $77K.
What are the best public schools in Summerfield?
The best public schools that serve Summerfield are:
What are the best private schools in Summerfield?
The best private schools that serve Summerfield are:
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Are home prices dropping in Summerfield?
Yes, home prices in Summerfield are down 54% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Summerfield, OR
On average, homes in Summerfield, Tigard sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Summerfield, Tigard over the last 12 months is $249,500, down 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$249,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$540,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$399,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$180
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$540,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-24%
