Bend Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Oregon

Located in the central part of the state, Bend has grown from 30,000 to 60,000 residents over the past 20 years. The city lies between the high desert to the east and the Cascade Mountain Range to the west. This ideal geographical location affords visitors and residents a wealth of sun-filled recreational opportunities. Indeed, recreation -- in the form of hiking trails, lake and river fishing, rafting, 24 or more golf courses, white-water kayaking, bike rides, and ski trails --is a strong appeal to those who love the outdoors. This sunny paradise offers something for everyone with outdoor hobbies, including world-class skiing, snowboarding, camping, and exploring the beautiful Cascade Mountains. If these things don't tickle your fancy, you can always try horseback trail riding or fly fishing on the Metolius River. Bend's economy received a boost in May 2000, when Modern Maturity listed it as the second-best small city in the country in which to live and Money magazine ranked it the best place to retire in the Pacific Northwest. Bend has an unusually high number of sunny days for the region -- 250 to 300 per year -- and a dry climate of only 10 to 12 inches of rain per year. There are museums and music festivals for those with more cultural inclinations and educational opportunities through local and Oregon State college campuses. Bend real estate is affordable, with a variety of properties available including single-family homes, land to build, country estates, and horse ranch properties as well as low-maintenance condominiums and townhouses.