Nowadays, Oregon City is a good first stop for buyers looking for a thriving city in a historical setting. Situated a half hour south of Portland and north of Salem, Oregon City balances urban and rural atmospheres. Many residential lots are larger than those in the city, and buyers looking for privacy should consider Oregon City, said Robin Babb, associate broker for The Equity Group. Babb has lived in the area for 27 years and remains enthusiastic about the variety of houses available. A string of new subdivisions stretches along Glen Oak Road near the Oregon City Golf Course, including the five-phase Pioneer Place.
Several models feature three bedrooms plus a family room and dining room on a single level.
Others have an optional fourth bedroom or den. Spa tubs are included in some models, as well as fireplaces and vaulted ceilings. On Meyers Road at the south end of Oregon City, several more subdivisions are under construction, including Settlers Point, Nobel Ridge and Millennium Park. Some feature reading rooms off the master bedrooms and parking spaces for recreational vehicles. Most are being sold by Handris Realty.