The serenity of Salem belies the bustling nature of its metropolitan downtown and the active lifestyle enjoyed by residents in its many family-friendly neighborhoods. Salem, the capital city, is nestled between the Cascade Mountain Range and the Oregon Coast in the beautiful Willamette Valley - one of the most fertile and agriculturally productive regions in the world. It is strategically located 47 miles south of Portland and 64 miles north of Eugene. The Willamette River winds through Salem forming the boundary between Marion and Polk counties. Salem is the seat of Marion County and the third largest city in Oregon with more than 135,000 residents. Salem serves as the hub of state government, its largest employer and the surrounding farming communities. It is also a major agricultural food-processing center. The city center is alive with many diverse cultural attractions such as the Marion County Historical Society Museum and the Salem Chamber Orchestra. Recreational opportunities are numerous given nature’s bounty in the Salem area as well as acres of lush public parks, world-famous iris and tulip farms and award-winning wineries. The Salem-Keizer Public School District serves more than 43,500 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Salem is also home to Willamette University, the oldest institution of higher education in the Pacific Northwest. The real estate market offers some things old and some things new. On-going preservation of historic downtown buildings and a master plan for residential and commercial development ensures that the city’s livability and high quality of life will continue to grow.
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Salem’s residential housing is affordable and diverse. Numerous options are available from traditional ranch-style and two-story homes, to modern estates, to rambling farmhouses with acreage. Neighborhood Associations protect the livability and integrity of numerous communities such as Faye Wright, Grant, Northgate, Lansing, Highland, Morningside, Sunnyslope, Croisan-Iiahe, Claggett, Gubser and Clear Lake. The pristine environment offers residents mountain views, lush landscaping and tree-lined streets. Single-family homes start at around $100,000 for older models and range up to $1 million and more for large estate properties. A limited number of condominiums and townhouses are available ranging in price from $75,000 to $400,000. If you are thinking of buying or selling your home, just fill out the FREE REAL ESTATE INFORMATION REQUEST FORM. Then, top real estate agents Oregon Real Estate will provide you with any information or assistance with your home. All contents on this and related web sites are provided by Oregon Real Estate, the home and property specialists, specializing in Salem real estate and home values in Marion County, Oregon.