Real Estate For Sale Corvallis Oregon

Not just a college town, Corvallis Oregon is a very eclectic city located in central western Oregon. It has a population of about 54,000 and is the home of Oregon State University. Known for its shopping and vibrant downtown area, Corvallis also prides itself on being eco-conscious and eco-friendly.

Corvallis is nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, within a reasonable drive of the Portland Metropolitan area, world class skiing, and the stunning Oregon coast. Described as a "Bike-Friendly City," Farmers Insurance Group ranked Corvallis as the most secure small city in America. Corvallis is home to major firms such as CH2M Hill, Hewlett Packard, Evanite Fiber Corporation, Good Samaritan Hospital, and The Corvallis Clinic. The City of Philomath is right next door and features the Philomath Frolic; a rodeo and huge Renaissance fair. Every year, Corvallis hosts DaVinci Days, an art and science fair.

From Corvallis, it is a very easy and beautiful drive to the coast.

Schools

Corvallis is known to have a higher education rate per capita than any city in Oregon. Its school facilities include several elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. It is also home to Oregon State University (Go Beavers!) and has a Linn-Benton Community College extension. Oregon State University boasts historic buildings that are used for their classes.

Recreation

Corvallis Oregon boasts being the national baseball champions for the last two years and has just expanded their stadium. Cultural events such as concerts, operas, art exhibits and festivals are highlights of Corvallis. Residents can also visit historic buildings, local covered bridges, wildlife refuges, and wineries. Corvallis has miles and miles of bike paths, trails, and roadside bicycle lanes. Sight-seeing cycling is enhanced by the flatness of the city. Other Corvallis activities include fishing and golfing at local marinas and golf clubs.

The thriving City of Corvallis contains real estate which is highly under-valued. In July 2010, the median home price was $229,500. There were 30 home sales; the highest priced home sold for $488,600, the lowest priced home sold for $126,800.

There are some great real estate deals in Corvallis, 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 Corvallis market, contact Mary directly at (541) 230-2222.