Many prospective Oregon real estate buyers make the mistake of overlooking Beaverton, Oregon when searching for a their ideal condominium. Located  seven miles west of Portland in the Tualitin River Valley, Beaverton offers the same amenities young families are seeking such as safety, good schools, and a quality of life in close proximity to a variety of major employers as well as a short transit ride to downtown.

One reason to consider buying a condominum here is that Beaverton, along with Portland and Vancouver, was rated the number three city to live in the U. S. by Frommer’s Travel Guide in 2007.  Beaverton prides itself on being a family friendly city and displays this through its many  attractive and well-planned neighborhoods.

Condo residents enjoy easy access to a complete range of community services, including the Portland metropolitan west-side’s largest shopping district and dozens of churches serving all denominations.  Beaverton boasts a vast amount of “Green Space” with over 100 parks encompassing 1,000 acres.  A park is located within a half mile of every home. If bicycling is an important feature of your condo lifestyle, the city of Beaverton features a 25-mile network of bike paths. Like hiking or simply a walk after dining in one of the area’s many fine dining establishments?  Beaverton boasts 30 miles of hiking and walking trails.

Local condo residents are able to enjoy many outdoor activities with nearby ski slopes in the winter and ocean beaches in the summer just a little more than an hour drive away.