In & About - Albany, Oregon
Albany is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and the Willamette River runs along the city. The Albany area is known as the "grass seed capital of the world". Linn County is the leading producer in the U.S. of ryegrass grass seed. Other crops produced include corn, beans, mint, strawberries, and hazelnuts. Albany is also known as the “rare metals capital of the world”, producing zirconium, hafnium, and titanium.
Albany is centrally located with I-5 near and Highways 20 and 34 to the far East and West travel. Portland, the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean are 1 1/2 hours away.
Albany is credited by historians and architects with having the most varied collection of historic buildings in Oregon. This collection includes styles from the 1840s through the late 1920s and is concentrated within an area of approximately one hundred square blocks.
The weather is mild year round. Winters are mild. Average rainfall is 42 inches. Average temperature during winter months is 58 degrees. Summer months are mild with an average temperature of 78 degrees. Humidity is low. Rainfall occurs from November through May.Albany's population within its city limits is over 42,000 and up. Albany is 16 square miles. Linn County covers an area of 2,297 square miles. Elevation for Albany is 210 feet.
Albany has libraries, museums, art galleries, Community Theater , a variety of musical presentations and professional sporting events. Area parks include 562 acres in Albany, 785 acres of county parklands, and 5 National Forests. Within a 50-mile radius there are many beautiful campground and recreational sites, state, county and private parks. Along the 62-mile section of the Cascades' crest, from Mt. Hood south to the Mt. Washington Wilderness Area, there are more than 100 lakes, campsites, picnic areas, and historical markers. There is hunting for migratory waterfowl, quail, pheasant, deer and elk in season. Fishing in the fall about an hour away, you can fish for: salmon and steelhead. (50 miles east of Albany), streams and lakes in the Cascades provide trout fishing in the summer. Warm water game fishing is available in ponds and backwater areas along the Willamette River. World class skiing at Mt. Hood (2.5 hours away) Mt. Bachelor (3 hours away) Or Hoodoo Ski Bowl only (1.5 hours away).
Schools
Albany has some great private and public schools. Greater Albany public schools include 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools and 2 high schools. Albany has a Community College (LBCC). Oregon State University and the University of Oregon are within a short drive.
You need someone with knowledge of the local market to help you. As a Real Estate Professional I specialize in residential, rural, farm land, or multi-purpose family properties. Whether you're buying or selling a home, you can contact me directly at 541-231-5625, or email me at glendastuart@peak.org.
Albany is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and the Willamette River runs along the city. The Albany area is known as the "grass seed capital of the world". Linn County is the leading producer in the U.S. of ryegrass grass seed. Other crops produced include corn, beans, mint, strawberries, and hazelnuts. Albany is also known as the “rare metals capital of the world”, producing zirconium, hafnium, and titanium.
Albany is centrally located with I-5 near and Highways 20 and 34 to the far East and West travel. Portland, the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean are 1 1/2 hours away.
Albany is credited by historians and architects with having the most varied collection of historic buildings in Oregon. This collection includes styles from the 1840s through the late 1920s and is concentrated within an area of approximately one hundred square blocks.
The weather is mild year round. Winters are mild. Average rainfall is 42 inches. Average temperature during winter months is 58 degrees. Summer months are mild with an average temperature of 78 degrees. Humidity is low. Rainfall occurs from November through May.Albany's population within its city limits is over 42,000 and up. Albany is 16 square miles. Linn County covers an area of 2,297 square miles. Elevation for Albany is 210 feet.
Albany has libraries, museums, art galleries, Community Theater , a variety of musical presentations and professional sporting events. Area parks include 562 acres in Albany, 785 acres of county parklands, and 5 National Forests. Within a 50-mile radius there are many beautiful campground and recreational sites, state, county and private parks. Along the 62-mile section of the Cascades' crest, from Mt. Hood south to the Mt. Washington Wilderness Area, there are more than 100 lakes, campsites, picnic areas, and historical markers. There is hunting for migratory waterfowl, quail, pheasant, deer and elk in season. Fishing in the fall about an hour away, you can fish for: salmon and steelhead. (50 miles east of Albany), streams and lakes in the Cascades provide trout fishing in the summer. Warm water game fishing is available in ponds and backwater areas along the Willamette River. World class skiing at Mt. Hood (2.5 hours away) Mt. Bachelor (3 hours away) Or Hoodoo Ski Bowl only (1.5 hours away).
Schools
Albany has some great private and public schools. Greater Albany public schools include 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools and 2 high schools. Albany has a Community College (LBCC). Oregon State University and the University of Oregon are within a short drive.
You need someone with knowledge of the local market to help you. As a Real Estate Professional I specialize in residential, rural, farm land, or multi-purpose family properties. Whether you're buying or selling a home, you can contact me directly at 541-231-5625, or email me at glendastuart@peak.org.
