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Homes surrounding the vibrant Lithia Park
Lithia Park is a coveted, walkable neighborhood near downtown Ashland named after the 100-acre park it encompasses. Featuring lakes, gardens, athletic facilities and more, Lithia Park itself is an outdoor space characterized by walking paths that weave through verdant grassy areas and sycamore groves. Most housing in this neighborhood consists of visually appealing single-family homes that sport a variety of Prairie and Craftsman-style architecture. The downtown Ashland area is located toward the neighborhood's northern edge. “Ashland’s got that combination of small-town charm and walkability,” says Robynne Whitaker, a local Realtor with the NW Real Estate Team at Millen Property Group. “I moved up here from the Bay Area years ago and haven’t regretted it for an instant.”
Lithia Park is home to many fun activities and tasty restaurants.
Lithia Park offers homes surrounded by scenic mountains.
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Exploring the Ashland Japanese Gardens
Lithia Park follows Ashland Creek and spans between the Downtown area to the north and the Mount Ashland Ski Area to the south. The park’s name stems from the naturally occurring lithium oxide, or “lithia,” found in the creek's flowing waters. “Archeological evidence shows that Native Americans drank from the springs and, during the Chautauqua movement at the turn of the last century, people visited the springs for health reasons,” Whitaker says. Today, parkgoers can still drink the lithium-infused water from one of several fountains throughout the park and nearby Ashland Plaza. Lithia Park also has outdoor athletic facilities like tennis and pickleball courts, a small wading area along the creek and a playground for children. The park’s Butler Bandshell hosts free concerts, says Whitaker. “Ashland is one of the few cities in the United States that has a city-funded band, which hosts free performances during the summer,” she says. People can meditate at the Ashland Japanese Garden, a serene and meticulously landscaped pocket of Lithia Park with koi ponds, cherry blossom trees and meditation pavilions.
The Japanese Tea Garden in Lithia Park is the perfect place to bring the family.
It's common to see children playing in Lithia Park.
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Prairie-style and Craftsman single-family homes
The single-family homes surrounding Lithia Park have large, grassy lawns that match the neighborhood atmosphere. Historic Prairie-style and Craftsman homes from the early 20th century are common, but prospective homebuyers can also find bungalows and colonial-inspired residences. Stone detailing, covered front porches, private driveways and garages are common, and most single-family homes range in price from $500,000 to $1.1 million. The more expensive the house, the closer it typically is to Lithia Park and Ashland Plaza.
Large two story homes are common throughout Lithia Park.
Lithia Park is full of two story homes with spacious front yards.
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Performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Situated at the northern end of Lithia Park is the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), which Whitaker says is “the largest repertory theatre west of the Mississippi.” The OSF campus has multiple theatres and performance venues, including the Angus Bowmer Theatre, the Green Show Stage, the Thomas Theatre and the Allen Elizabethan Theatre. “Shows typically start in late March or April, and they used to end in the fall, but now the OSF is also doing some performances in the off-season during winter,” Whitaker says. “It’s one of the biggest tourist draws in southern Oregon.” The Thomas Theatre and Bowmer Theatre are indoor venues, while the Elizabethan Theatre serves as the OSF’s primary outdoor stage. Each year, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival holds more than 800 performances and draws in nearly half a million audience members.
The Green Show is filled with hundreds of people enjoying live music in Lithia Park.
The Green Show is an excellent place to see amazing live music in Lithia Park.
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Ashland Plaza is a shopping and dining hub
The neighborhood encompasses Ashland Plaza, a triangular shopping and dining hub along North Main Street. Several popular local restaurants are here, including Louie’s of Ashland, which serves American staples, like hamburgers and barbecue. “Louie’s has seating on the back patio that overlooks Ashland Creek, and it’s very family-friendly,” says Whitaker. “They have a historic bar, which was built either the early 1900s or late 1800s.” Other dining spots along the plaza include Oberon’s Cocktail Bar & Restaurant, Skout Taphouse and Osteria La Briccola, a fine dining Italian restaurant. Residents can find corner markets, bookstores, health and beauty shops and fashion boutiques throughout the plaza. For grocery shopping, the Ashland Food Co-op is within walking distance of the Ashland Plaza and the entrance to Lithia Park.
The Ashland Mall offers a fun variety of shops in Lithia Park.
Lithia Park offers amazing outdoor dining.
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Students served by the Ashland School District
Students in Lithia Park are served by the Ashland School District, which receives an overall A-minus rating from Niche and was named No. 11 on Niche’s “Best School Districts in Oregon” list in 2024. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students here can be zoned for either Walker Elementary or Helman Elementary School, both of which receive A-minus ratings. Ashland Middle and Ashland High School are also rated A-minus. In 2010, Ashland High School was awarded a silver ranking from U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best High Schools” survey, based on the school’s outstanding academic scores and college preparation programs.
Ashland Middle School serve students in the Ashland neighborhood.
Helman Elementary School has a large campus in Ashland.
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Walking to Lithia Park and Downtown Ashland
Most neighbors can walk to Lithia Park and the Downtown Plaza. People living on the neighborhood's south side can drive than 1 mile on either Glenview Drive or Granite Street to get downtown. The Rogue Valley Transportation District, or RVTD, operates three bus routes that travel through the Ashland area, including two that have stops along Main Street at the Ashland Plaza. Commuters can take Main Street or Interstate 5 approximately 14 miles into the nearby city of Medford. The Asante Ashland Community Hospital has a 24-hour emergency room 2 miles north of the neighborhood, and the Rogue Valley International Medford Airport is 16 miles away. The airport offers direct flights to a dozen major cities throughout the western United States.
Sunsets in Lithia Park illuminate the whole plaza.
Lithia Park is the main attraction in Downtown Ashland.
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Parks in this Area
Lithia Park Duck Pond
Upper Duck Pond
Lithia Park
Lithia Park Wading Pool
The Playground
Parks Shop
OSF Bill Patton Garden
Ashland Parks & Recreation
Transit
Airport
Rogue Valley International - Medford
27 min drive
Bus
E Main St - North Of 1st St
Bus
N Main St - South Of Laurel
Bus
Ashland Plaza
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lithia Park
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lithia Park, Ashland sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lithia Park, Ashland over the last 12 months is $824,540, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Beautiful setting, with views of Grizzly Peak & Ashland Creek. Close to downtown Ashland, across from Lithia Park and hiking trails sits a lovely 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath craftsman style home on 3 tax lots for a total of 1.13 acres. Also included is a detached ADU for guests or an in-law. Enjoy the sounds of Lithia Park's Ashland Creek from both home and guest quarters. The main home has been
Prime Ashland location in upscale neighborhood just above renowned Lithia Park, Shakespeare theaters, Ashland's thriving downtown and with miles of hiking trails at the end of the road that lead all of the way to Mt. Ashland. Just 1 mile to downtown Ashland all on streets with zero traffic. This .26-acre parcel on Glenview Drive has plenty of room from neighbors in this quiet forested setting,
A stylish, beautifully renovated home just above Lithia Park and blocks from Ashland's vibrant Downtown Plaza. Set on a spacious 0.76 acre lot with TID irrigation and private access to the Hald-Strawberry Park and trail system, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,444 sf home offers privacy, beauty, and room to grow. The open layout features a gourmet kitchen with Quartz countertops, a smart chef's
Picturesque view home above the boulevard in a desirable neighborhood of high-end homes, just steps from hiking trails of Hald-Strawberry Park! Main level with new solid oak hardwood floors, living room with brick fireplace and French door to view deck, fully renovated kitchen with new Brazilian quartzite dining bar and counters, travertine tile floor, stainless appliances including five-burner
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,068
Median Age
57
Population under 18
14.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
38.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,294
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,531
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
82.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
51.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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