Real Estate For Sale Albany Oregon

Albany Oregon, also known as the "Grass Seed Capital of the World," is a city in Benton and Linn Counties in the western part of Oregon. It is the "Economically Friendly Hub of the Willamette Valley," growing in commerce as well as residential opportunities and has a population of about 47,500 citizens. Albany is credited with having the most varied collection of historic buildings in Oregon, ranging in styles from the 1840s through the late 1920s and concentrated in an area of about a hundred square blocks.

Known for its variety and numbers of trees, Albany Oregon is also known as the rare metals capitol of the world. Zirconium, hafnium, and titanium are produced locally. Other major industries include wood products, food processing, and manufactured homes.

Located just 25 miles from the Oregon capital, Salem, 40 miles from Eugene and 75 miles from Portland, Albany is a family oriented town. Many people work in Eugene, Corvallis and Salem but live in Albany because its cost of living is lower while offering many opportunities for families. These include weekly outdoor concerts in summer, farmers' markets, a shopping mall, and even a carousel which is being built at this time.

Schools

Albany has some great private and public schools. Greater Albany public schools include 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools and 2 high schools. Within a very short drive’s distance are Linn-Benton Community College, Oregon State University, and the University of Oregon.

Recreation

The Willamette Valley is rapidly becoming known for its wine. There are wine tasting tours that include an award winning Pinot. Albany is home to the largest Veteran's Day Parade this side of the Mississippi River, as well as the Northwest Art and Air Festival, which boasts three days of hot air balloon displays from all over the nation.

Albany Oregon residents appreciate their museums, libraries, art galleries, theater, and collegiate and professional sporting events. Albany boasts 354 acres of parkland, with 1200 acres of county parks, state, Bureau of Land Management, and National Forest land nearby. Recreational opportunities include hiking, skiing, sailing, beachcombing, fishing, hunting, rafting, boating and water skiing.

The thriving City of Albany contains real estate which is highly under-valued. In July 2010, the median home price was $178,000. There were 30 home sales; the highest priced home sold for $250,000, the lowest priced home sold for $29,900.

There are some great real estate deals in Albany, but you need a local market expert to help you. Mary Hartley is an experienced real estate professional who has had almost 15 years of home buying and selling experience in the area. She specializes in residential, farm, ranch and multi-family real estate. Mary has completed over 1000 transactions, averaging 75 to 100 per year as a buyer’s and sellers' realtor.

In our area, there are few other realtors who do as much business as Mary. She is very personable. Her emphasis is not on the number of sales, but on the happiness of her clients. She really is amazing in making sure the people have a smooth transaction. For true local and knowledgeable service in the Albany market, contact Mary directly at (541) 230-2222.