Central Oregon
Town guides
Seven towns. One region. Read each guide, then tell us what fits your life.
Home base
Bend
The center of it all.
Bend is the largest city in Central Oregon and where most moves start. You get the Deschutes River, Mt. Bachelor, a lively downtown and trails in every direction. Neighborhoods feel very different from one side of town to the other, so where you land matters.
Read the guideAbout 20 minutes from Bend
Redmond
Room to grow, close to Bend.
Redmond sits north of Bend and offers newer homes and more space for the money. The airport is here, which helps if you travel. Many buyers who start in Bend end up here after they compare prices.
Read the guideAbout 30 minutes from Bend
Sisters
Small town. Big mountain views.
Sisters is a small western-style town at the foot of the Cascades. You get local events, a compact downtown and views of the Three Sisters. Homes here tend to come with land and privacy.
Read the guideAbout 20 minutes from Bend
Sunriver
Resort living, year round.
Sunriver is a resort community south of Bend with golf, bike paths, pools and river access. Some owners live here full time. Others use a home as a vacation property or rental. Rules and costs differ by neighborhood, so ask us before you fall in love with a home.
Read the guideAbout 30 minutes from Bend
La Pine
Wide open and forested.
La Pine is the southern edge of Central Oregon. You find lakes, forest and trails nearby, and homes with room to breathe. Many buyers choose La Pine for space and lower prices.
Read the guideAbout 45 minutes from Bend
Prineville
Affordable homes and open country.
Prineville sits east of Redmond. It offers more affordable homes, a local downtown and easy access to lakes, rivers and public land.
Read the guideAbout 30 minutes from Bend
Terrebonne
Rock formations and open desert.
Terrebonne is a small rural community north of Redmond, close to Smith Rock State Park. Expect space, desert views and low-density lots. It suits buyers who want land and privacy.
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