Beaverton rests in the Tualatin River Valley, approximately seven miles west of Portland. The community is home to more than 93,000 residents. It is the fifth largest city in Oregon, encompassing 15 square miles, and is the largest incorporated city in Washington County. An attractive place for young families, Beaverton offers the comfort of a small town with beautifully designed neighborhoods and an abundance of parks scattered throughout. The city features 1,000 acres of grassland devoted to parks, with the surrounding area comprised of 30 miles of hiking trails and a 25-mile band of bike paths.
Beaverton has become known as "The Silicon Forest" as the area has made the transition from an agricultural and timber economy to one of high-tech industry and tourism. Residents enjoy the safe, quiet neighborhoods, an excellent school system, lavish landscapes and a vibrant community environment. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, condominiums, town homes, cottages, ranch homes and contemporary large estates.
Beaverton Real Estate Market: Price Range of Beaverton Houses for Sale
The Beaverton real estate market is affordable and offers a diverse range of styles from cozy cottages and Beaverton ranch homes to contemporary large estates. Prices for Beaverton condominiums and townhouses in Washington County begin in the low $55,000s with a good selection on units in the $100,000 range. Homes in Beaverton start in the low $80,000s and range up to $1million and more for majestic estates, surrounded by acres of land and a spectacular view of the Tualatin Valley.
"The Steve Ticknor Team : Your Real Estate Experts in Beaverton, Oregon"
With over 10 years of experience in bringing buyers and sellers together, The Steve Ticknor Team is ready to turn your next move to Beaverton into a successful and memorable experience. Steve Ticknor serves as the Principal Broker for the team which includes his brother, Scott, and his mother, Karon. His wife, Lynne, is also a realtor who works primarily in new construction.
A team in the truest sense, The Steve Ticknor Team has an in-depth understanding of the local market, including the bank owned and foreclosure markets. Each agent meticulously keeps up with the market trend reports for each neighborhood along with their respective price ranges so that they can paint a complete picture of what you can expect in your investment today and into the future. And of course, no realtor would be successful if it weren’t for their clients and all their referrals, which the team estimates makes up 80% of their business alone. "Client satisfaction is our #1 goal. We want all of our clients to become raving fans of The Steve Ticknor Team!"
In addition to being the Principal Broker, Steve is an Accredited Buyer Representative, Certified Distressed Property Expert, and Graduate of the Realtor Institute. He currently serves as the Vice President of the Portland Realtor Association Million Dollar Club and is an active member of the Home Builder Association of Metropolitan Portland.
Call on The Steve Ticknor Team and let them show you why Portland real estate is second to none!
Beaverton Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $260,297 compared to $220,014 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +15%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.75%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.38%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Beaverton OR. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Beaverton to help you find the best home!