Hood River, OR

The Hood River Real Estate Update is a blog I started about 1 1/2 yrs ago. I like to share information on what's happening in the real estate market mainly related to Hood River County. At the end of each month I include my monthly market reports on current home sale statistics in Hood River, Westside HR, Eastside HR, Odell, Parkdale & Cascade Locks. I also include information on upcoming events, local Hood River photos and other things that you may find interesting. If you are looking for a home in Hood River County you can search all listings on my website.

I took these pictures this morning at Stratton Gardens in downtown Hood River.

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Mike's Ice Cream is pretty much a Hood River landmark. It has been here for I think at least 18 yrs. You may have to wait in line but once you get your ice cream you can enjoy it out front of the tiny Ice Cream Venue. There are tables & chairs, benches and grass to sit on while you eat your treats. Mike's Ice Cream is located right on Oak St. across from the Library lawn. Watch the busy Hood River tourist scene go by as you enjoy your cone. Mike's is usually open from May till about October.

It's time to think about the start of summer in Hood River. This Memorial Day weekend has brought many visitors to town. There was a lot of activity out on the river-kiteboarding and windsurfing. Downtown was busy with lots of people on the streets and looking at the shops. Mike's Ice Cream was an especially popular spot today. Blue sky, sunshine, and plenty of wind = Hood River.

The Hood River County School District is negotiating the purchase of 17 acres of land at 30th and Montello. Building two schools, an elementary school and a middle school, on the property is being considered. The School District would use money for the purchase from a $25.1 million bond measure that was approved by local voters in May 2008. The district has had historic growth rate with 40 students per year or the equivalent of 1.5 classrooms annually. It is estimated that 47 more students are enrolled in school this year than were in 2007-2008. Currently there are nine schools in the Hood River County School District .

Cascade Locks School, Hood River Middle School, Hood River Valley High School, May St. Elementary, Mid Valley Elementary, Parkdale Elementary, Pine Grove Elementary, Westside Elementary and WyEast Middle School

Disclaimer: I assume no responsibilty for accuracy of information provided within this post and blog. Many entries on this blog are based on the opinions and ideas of the author and are provided without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied.

Hood River is a town of about 6,000 in the heart of the beautiful Columbia Gorge located about one hour East of Portland. If you want to buy a home in Hood River Oregon there are currently close to 200 homes listed on the market. There is a wide range of properties from condos at $149,000 to luxury homes of $1,000,000+. If you want to live in Hood River you should decide what part of town best fits your lifestyle and needs. If you want to be able to walk downtown to the shops, restaurants, Hood River Saturday Market, etc. you would probably like one of the old neighborhoods. Perhaps Columbia or Cascade Ave, or maybe up near the May St. Elementary School where you can take the 2nd St. stairs to downtown. White Salmon, Washington is located just across the Hood River Bridge but feels worlds apart from Hood River. White Salmon is a smaller town with a slower paced feeling than Hood River. There is a nice grocery store, drug store and hardware, library, post office and parks. These are houses currently listed between $150,000-$300,000 in White Salmon. Here are some local pictures I took recently in and around Hood River, Oregon and White Salmon, Washington.