Corvallis, Oregon Neighborhoods - Walking the Atomic Ranch!

Corvallis, Oregon Neighborhoods - Walking the Atomic Ranch!

No, the Atomic Ranch neighborhood isn't located next to a cooling tower. Atomic Ranch is a ranch-style architechtural design popular in the United States from the post-war period through the 1970's. Other names for this style of home is California Ranch, Rambler, or Rancher. The style is often associated with tract housing built during this period, and incorporates the long, low to the ground profile typical of the design.

In Corvallis, a walking tour has been developed to highlight some of the homes developed during this era. The properties are located near Dixon Creek and Corvallis High School, and are in a very popular residential area.

The home shown here is known as "Hampton House" as it was purchased by Dr. Richard Hampton and his wife Willie Mae in 1967. Hampton was an associate professor at Oregon State University. Per the walking tour description, this is the most horizontal of our Atomic Ranches, with its entire facade and attached garage facing the street. It also has a roofline with no changes or architectural elevations. It retains most of the classic ranch-style features, such as brickwork, a brick planter in front of the living room window, and iron work railing on the steps leading to the front door. The siding also features a combination of brick and wood for architechtural interest. The home is not currently for sale.

Another home on the walking tour is the "Myers House," below. This home was built in 1946 in what was called the Tinkham Tracts Subdivision and until recently was occupied by the original owner, John Myers. The home is well maintained and has several interesting features, such as the near pyramid hip roof and picture window that are typical of the period. This was a transitional period when garages were starting to be attached to homes, although the garage to the Myers House is detached. This home is currently listed in the MLS as contingent.

Homes in the Atomic Ranch neighborhood also include duplexes. As noted, this is a popular neighborhood and homes don't say on the market long. Recent home sales show an average price of $215,000.

For more information on walking tours in Corvallis Oregon check out Corvallis Tourism at www.visitcorvallis.com. For more information on homes available in Corvallis, contact Marcy Eastham at Town & Country Realty at marcy@tncrealty.com or 541-757-1781.

Come walk the many Corvallis neighborhoods and discover why so many call Corvallis "home!"