Fairmount Note: The Fairmount Hills neighborhood is one of the neighborhoods that the agents at Tomson Burnham are experts in. We help clients buy and sell many homes in this neighborhood. Home of the Mahonia Hall, also known as the Governor’s Mansion and the T. A. Livesley House named after the original owner. Some of…
Located on the southern tip of downtown Salem Oregon, the Fairmount neighborhood is a wonderful option for buyer looking for historic homes. Located between Owens and Rural streets to the North and South, and River Rd and Commercial St to the East and West, this neighborhood has some diverse architecture located within the boundaries. It…
Homes in the Bush Park Neighborhood Strolling down the tree-lined streets in the Bush Park Neighborhood in the fall and watching the colors swirl around you, makes you crave a hot bowl of soup when you get home. The historic architecture creates a sense of cozy charm that seems part of an era long gone…
Candalaria Neighborhood Note: This neighborhood is one of the neighborhoods that the agents at Tomson Burnham are experts in. We help clients buy and sell many homes in this neighborhood. Home to one of Salem Oregon’s coffee house gems, French Press, the Candalaria neighborhood is located solidly in the middle of south Salem. Just south…
South Central Salem Neighborhoods Lush and close to downtown are trademarks of these older south-central Salem neighborhoods. Solid schools and low crime rates are big draws as well. Bush Park, Fairmount Hills, and Candalaria are all located in south (central). Grab some coffee at French Press, blueberry sourdough pancakes at Acme Cafe, head to Lifesource…
Best Neighborhoods in Salem Oregon Where are the best neighborhoods in Salem Oregon? One of the most difficult things about relocating to a new area is figuring out where to live. Neighborhoods are all different and appeal to different types of people. The best neighborhoods are the ones that feel most like home to…
There are old home buyers and there are new home buyers. New home buyers cringe at the thought of the old wooden windows rattling in the house, hold their shirts over their noses at the thought of lead paint in the house, and think “money pit” when they see an old house. Old home buyers…
Upscale Neighborhoods in Salem Oregon Gleaming hardwoods, granite slab, high-quality millwork, box beam ceilings, Anderson windows, Sub Zero…if those are music to your ears you are probably an upscale home buyer. Elegance makes you feel right at home. You worked hard and now it is time to enjoy your hard work with a home with…
I love old homes. I love the details and wondering what the owners were like 100 years ago. I like seeing the original water closet as it is reminiscent of our past and where we have come from. Salem has several designated historic districts, including one downtown. We have two residential historic districts Bush Park/Gaity…
Many new construction homes here in Salem Oregon are referred to as Craftsman. Some have elements of the Arts and Crafts movement (AKA Craftsman), but most are not Craftsman homes. When talking about Craftsman homes, most people think of the Craftsman Bungalow, but a Craftsman doesn’t have to be a bungalow and not all bungalows…
