Curtin is a rural community in Drain, a city of about 1,000 residents. It’s the kind of place where cattle and horses roam on farmland, where people live on ranches and where they volunteer to serve in the local fire department. Interstate 5, which is about 15 minutes down Oregon Route 38, links the country community with larger cities and beaches. “You’re 45 minutes east from the Oregon coast, 45 minutes south from Eugene and 45 minutes north from Roseburg,” says Pearl Hergert Heaton, a Realtor with EXP Realty who has been selling homes in the area for nearly a decade. “It’s pretty well situated.”
Horses can be found in the Curtin neighborhood.
There are plenty of forest throughout the Curtin neighborhood.
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Saltbox homes starting at $300,000
Saltbox homes with pitched roofs are the most popular home style in Curtin. Properties are priced between $300,000 and $550,000, and the fir tree-covered Calapooya Mountains give residents privacy. Manmade dirt driveways lead to two-lane roads, and homes have an average of 10 acres outlined by wire fences, giving people enough space for gardens.
Homes line the streets of the Curtin neighborhood.
There are plenty of small homes in the Curtin neighborhood.
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Choosing careers at North Douglas High
People are often drawn to Curtin because of its small school district, Heaton says. The North Douglas School District serves about 300 students between two schools in the community. Children attend North Douglas Elementary School for kindergarten through fifth grade, rated B-minus by Niche, before advancing to North Douglas High, rated C-plus. Umpqua Community College, known for its baseball team, is 35 miles away. There are no private schools in Curtin, but nearby churches include Drain Church of Christ and Gateway Family Fellowship. Gateway has a community food bank.
Camping in Curtin
People like to camp and hike through heavy forests surrounding the community. Pass Creek County Park & Campground has 30 full hook-up sites, and campers walk along the trail surrounding the creek. Carpenter Bypass Trail System is a hiking destination 10 miles north in Cottage Grove, which also has the public Hidden Valley Golf Course. The city of Drain is known as “The Gateway to the Pacific,” and is just about 50 miles from the coast. People visit to surf on the water and walk on the sand dunes.
Past Creek Park is a great place to go camping in the Curtin neighborhood.
There are plenty of forest throughout the Curtin neighborhood.
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Slot machines and shuffleboard at The Rose
There’s a Shell gas station in Curtin for quick items, but the nearest supermarket and restaurants are 7 miles away in Drain. People get everyday essentials at Ray's Food Place, and the Rose – Bar and Restaurant is a popular spot known for its burgers. People shoot pool, put money in slot machines, play shuffleboard and listen to live music on the weekends at the Rose. Brother's Café, a roadside diner, serves everything from omelets to Rueben sandwiches.
Roses bar and restaurant is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon.
Roses bar and restaurant is a great place to grab a pint in the Curtin neighborhood.
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Cornhole games at North Douglas County Fair
People get married at Capricorn Manor, an event space in a Queen Anne-style building built in 1902. Surrounded by succulents and colorful flowers, the house also hosts tours of its garden and tea times. Drain is also home to the North Douglas County Fair each July. People ride the Ferris wheel, play cornhole, watch entertainment like belly dancers and stuff their faces during the fair’s pie eating contest. “It’s a very close-knit community,” says Sheryll Barone, a Drain resident and operations manager for the North Douglas Fire Department. “People who live here have been here for a very long time.”
Oregon wildfire season
The area is prone to burning during wildfire season, which happens between July and October of every year.. The state insurance regulator requires wildfire coverage in every homeowners policy, and it is advised that people create a 30-ft. space around their homes for prevention.
Fire safety is very important in the Curtin neighborhood.
Fire safety is a huge part of the Curtin neighborhood.
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Riding down Interstate 5
Oregon Route 38 is the main thoroughfare in Drain. It connects with Interstate 5, which links people to Eugene, 31 miles away, and Roseburg, 40 miles away. The PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center is 12 miles away for emergency services, and domestic-only Eugene Airport is 41 miles away, featuring seven airlines. The Portland International Airport is 150 miles away.
Interstate five goes right through the Curtin neighborhood.
Drain is the closest town to the Curtin neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Pass Creek Park
Transit
Airport
Mahlon Sweet Field
55 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Curtin
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Curtin, Drain sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Curtin, Drain over the last 12 months is $510,000, up 80% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
254
Median Age
47
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,389
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,151
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
16.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
8/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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