A tradition here in Portland, Oregon during October is visiting Sauvie Island and the numerous Pumpkin Patches. With or without children, its a fun tradition. My wife and I have been do this every year. Sometimes we visit the "Corn Maze", but we usually go to pick out our pumpkins, try some apple cider, and enjoy the island. This year our daughter seemed more interested in the tractor ride than anything else going on around her. Judging by the traffic every year during October, its a tradition in many Oregon families.
What is Sauvie Island? Sauvie Island is an island in the middle of the Columbia River, about 15 minutes drive along Highway 30 to the NW. It is a highly agricultural island with plenty of U-Pick farms for flowers, berries, pumpkins and more. It has about 800 residents, its own school, and is also popular for cyclists and runners for its beautiful 10 mile loop. A current client teaches at the school and raves about the fantastic amount of parental involvement and support. The people are proud of where they live. Its a rural oasis close to the city.
Real Estate in Sauvie Island is rare because of the size of the island. There are traditional and farm homes, and on the river you even have some House Boat Communities. Current stats show that there are 6 active listings on the market and 3 homes that have sold in the last year. The lowest priced home sold for $550,000, while the most expensive home sold for $1.25 million. The active homes on the market range from $590,000 to almost $2 million dollars. Each of these properties had at least an acre of land, and one property had 10 acres. Plenty of room to stretch out! Come for a visit and a pumpkin, or purchase a farm and lay down some roots.
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