This is a series of blog posts about real estate in Salem Oregon written by Melina Tomson of Tomson Burnham, a small boutique real estate brokerage in Salem Oregon. The blog has articles about local real estate market conditions from Salem, Keizer, Independence, Monmouth, Dallas, Stayton, Aumsville and Silverton.
The blog covers topics from market conditions to happenings inside the real estate industry that might impact consumers to new technologies that are housing-related. Community information for home buyers looking to relocate to Salem is also housed in our blog as we discuss our local favorites.
Mostly built in the 1970s and 1980s, the homes in Ironwood Estates are well maintained. One of the nice aspects of the neighborhood is that there is a variety of architecture within its confines. While it is mostly traditional styles, the variety makes it feel more neighborly. Some of the attracting features of the neighborhood…
As a Salem Oregon real estate agent I get solicited all of the time…. buy this super duper neon green pen to give to all of your clients who will love it so much they will refer 100 people to you…just because of this pen! It is squishy you know…people like squishy pens. or buy…
Located in Keizer, OR, McNary is a golf course community. As you enter on McNary Estates Drive, you will see the golf course off to the left along with the clubhouse. It is one of the few places in the Salem area to get golf course homes and the only place in Keizer. I View…
$45. That’s the HOA dues for Hidden Creek Estates each year. Not too bad. It is governed by an HOA and does have CC&Rs. Located off River Rd in Keizer Oregon, Hidden Lakes is a community with well-maintained homes. There are not typically a lot of homes on the market in this neighborhood. With walking…
I just wrote a post a couple of days about about old Englewood. I thought it best to talk about them separately, since they have very different architecture. East Englewood runs from 23rd to around Park and is made up of homes built in the 1950-1970 range. East Englewood is made up mostly of ranch…
Located in South Salem Oregon, Golf Club Estates at Creekside is composed of 9 phases of home development. The Creekside golf course is an excellent private course located here in Salem. The subdivision is located off of south Sunnyside Rd. It is bounded on the North by Mildred. It is common to see golf carts…
If you are looking for a home in a neighborhood with a lot of mature trees, Sunnyridge might be the place for you. Located in south Salem Oregon, the Sunnyridge neighborhood is part of the larger Sunnyslope Neighborhood Association. It was mostly developed in the 1960-1970 time frame so the ranch style home is very…
If you are looking to purchase real estate in Salem Oregon consider Laurel Springs. In the fall, the colors in this neighborhood are truly stunning. Like old friends, the oaks and the maples reach across the street to touch each other. Started in about 1960, Laurel Springs is characterized by large trees and well-kept landscapes.…
Located on the southern part of Salem Oregon, Illahe Hills Estates is a wonderful option for buyers wanting that country club feel. Located off of River Rd to the south, this neighborhood has some diverse architecture located within the boundaries. If you are looking for a mid-century modern home, there is some of that architecture…
Located in south Salem Oregon, Chinook Estates is a stunning community of custom homes with often gorgeous views of the mountains and valley. Since these homes are custom-built, there is a variety of architecture from French Country, modern, Victorian, and traditional styles. Chinook was first developed in the late 1970s with construction still continuing today. Chinook Estates sits between…
