Beaverton Real Estate

Settled in the 19th century Beaverton got its name from its close proximity to a large body of water resulting from beaver dams. Beaverton is known as one of the economic centers for Washington County & home to numerous corporations in a variety of industries. Located only 7 miles from downtown Portland, Beaverton allows for easy access to downtown Portland while still offering one of the most affordable communities in the area due to its wide diversity of housing. Whether you are looking for a luxury condominium or architecturally diverse homes, the city is sure to have something for everyone.

Beaverton is known for being a family-friendly active city due to its many attractive and well-planned neighborhoods. Boasting a large range of community services, over 100 parks, 30 miles of hiking trails, 25-mile network of bike paths and ski slopes to the east with ocean beaches to the west, Beaverton provides recreational opportunities for everyone.

Education is of key importance to the Beaverton community, while the school district is (the third largest district in Oregon) it is nationally acclaimed for their students' high SAT scores. Beaverton also claims home to several highly regarded private schools as well as some of the region's best state and private universities and community colleges located within 30 miles.

Residents enjoy a well-planned transportation network to the entire Portland metropolitan area, which allows for easy access to abundant hotels, restaurants, swimming pools, tennis courts, softball fields, golf courses and the largest shopping district in west metropolitan Portland.

Here are some recent achievements met by this fantastic city:

• Named the best place to raise kids, by BusinessWeek – 2009
• Named one of the top 100 places to live for providing ample opportunities for its residents to stay active, Money Magazine – 2010
• Beaverton is one of the top 25 places to retire while Recognized for clean air and close proximity to transportation and hospitals, Forbes magazine - 2011