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Southwest Medford

Southwest Medford

Neighborhood in Medford, Oregon

Jackson County 97501

$398,343 Average Value
$269 Average Price per Sq Ft
25 Homes For Sale

Farmland and fruit orchards become southwest subdivisions

Land that once was ripe with fruit trees and farms has made way for a collection of recently developed subdivisions in Southwest Medford. “That whole area used to be farmland and pear orchards,” says Chelle Fowler, a broker with Keller Williams of Southern Oregon. “Now, they are selling the big farmhouses, taking [them] down and building subdivisions. There’s a lot of new construction coming about and expansive growth.” Along with recently built contemporary traditional homes, the neighborhood offers easy access to local dining, plenty of grocers, golf and downtown Medford.

Southwest Medford has plenty of open space.
Southwest Medford has plenty of open space.
Southwest Medford used to be farmland that is now a suburban neighborhood.
Southwest Medford used to be farmland that is now a suburban neighborhood.
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One-level contemporary traditional builds in Southwest Medford

Most homes in Southwest Medford are comprised of recent constructions, built sometime throughout the 1990s or 2000s. New ranch-style builds sit next to contemporary traditional bungalows—many with modern Craftsman touches—on well-kept lawns in front of wide sidewalks. Homes with three bedrooms built around the turn of the century usually cost between $370,000 and $430,000. Older homes—constructed as early as the 1940s through the 1980s—also feature ranch-style or bungalow layouts and sell for between $315,000 and $350,000.

There are plenty of beautiful ranch style homes all over southwest Medford.
There are plenty of beautiful ranch style homes all over southwest Medford.
Southwest Medford is filled with plenty of ranch style homes.
Southwest Medford is filled with plenty of ranch style homes.
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Grocery options and Mexican cuisine on Stewart Avenue

Whether it’s time to restock on groceries or dine out, residents head to Stewart Avenue, for neighborhood favorites like El Molcajete Mexican Grill, which serves specials like pork carnitas, machaca and flautas in a cheerful interior. Colorful murals and bright paintings on booths depict flowers and scenes of Mexico. Further east on Stewart Avenue, the Real Deal Café provides breakfast scrambles and omelets made from local, farm-fresh eggs. Buttermilk pancakes and waffles, croissant breakfast sandwiches and breakfast burgers are other popular orders, served with French press coffee or orange juice. Next door, Cartwright’s Market sells fresh, organic foods and specialty meats in a 64-foot case. Surrounded by farmland, residents of Southwest Medford are near local butchers like Cherry Street Meats and Bert’s Custom Butchering. Stewart Avenue eventually leads to Fred Meyer, which is in between a Walmart Supercenter and a WinCo Foods. Behind Walmart, Harry and David—one of the area’s largest corporations—is known for gourmet popcorn, wine, truffles and other gift basket essentials.

El Molcajete Mexacan grill is a great place to grab a burrito.
El Molcajete Mexacan grill is a great place to grab a burrito.
Cartwright's Market local grocery store in Southwest Medford.
Cartwright's Market local grocery store in Southwest Medford.
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Fichtner Mainwaring Park has a great playground for children.
Fichtner Mainwaring Park has a great playground for children.

Nine-hole course next to Fichtner-Mainwaring Park

Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound in the northeast corner of the neighborhood. Fichtner-Mainwaring Park spans over 31 acres, including four lighted tennis courts, four sand volleyball courts, four full-sized soccer fields, two basketball courts and a slackline for balance practice. The park is also the center of action during the annual Medford Cruise. Just next door, the Stewart Meadows Golf Course boasts nine holes, arranged on 62 acres of land with four large ponds and a winding creek.

The Medford Cruise car show

Every summer, around Father’s Day, car enthusiasts gather in Fichtner-Mainwaring Park for the Saturday Show n’ Shine portion of the Medford Cruise classic car show. People admire classic models in mint condition while judges evaluate the participating vehicles. “It’s popular,” Fowler says. “Young people come from California and Washington to go to that show.” After the park display, car owners cruise along the streets of Downtown Medford, a tradition that started in 1986.

Dual credit and technical education at South Medford High

Students in Southwest Medford may start kindergarten at either Jefferson Elementary School, which earns a C from Niche, or at Griffin Creek Elementary School, which earns a B-minus. They may then move on to C-rated McLoughlin Middle School before potentially enrolling at South Medford High School, which earns a B-plus. The high school offers dual enrollment classes with Southern Oregon University or Rogue Community College. Faculty at South Medford also lead career and technical education programs in manufacturing and welding, construction technology, banking and military science, among other fields.

Jefferson Elementary School support students in the Medford area.
Jefferson Elementary School support students in the Medford area.
South Medford High
South Medford High
McLoughlin Middle School
McLoughlin Middle School
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Stewart Avenue offers shopping, dining and connection

Stewart Avenue is to the north of the neighborhood, a major commercial thoroughfare within the area. Restaurants like El Molcajete Mexican Grill and the Real Deal Café line the avenue, which eventually leads to several grocery stores and local retailers like Harry and David Country Village. It also passes the Fichtner-Mainwaring Park and the Stewart Meadows Golf Course before it connects with major thoroughfares Barnett Road and state Route 99, which cuts through the center of Downtown Medford, leading to the communities of Phoenix, Talent and Ashland in the south. It’s also an offshoot of Interstate 5, which drivers can use for longer-distance travel. Several Rogue Valley Transportation District bus lines run throughout the neighborhood as well.

El Molcajete Mexacan offers amazing margaritas in Southwest Medford.
El Molcajete Mexacan offers amazing margaritas in Southwest Medford.
Cartwright's Market has an amazing bar with plenty of beers on tap.
Cartwright's Market has an amazing bar with plenty of beers on tap.
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Increased risk of wildfire

The farmland and green space that surrounds the neighborhood, paired with the region's hot summers and arid climate, increase the risk of potential wildfire and decreased air quality. Medford provides evacuation checklists and travel routes, among other resources, to residents of the city.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Rogue Valley International - Medford

11 min drive

Bus

1341 S Peach St

Bus

1220 Orchard Home Dr

Bus

1375 Garfield St

Bus

Lozier & Arlington

Bus

Orchard Home And Cunningham

Bus

1597 S Peach St

Bus

945 Garfield St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Southwest Medford US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$388,500
Median Single Family Price
$394,250
Median Townhouse Price
$342,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$269
Number of Homes for Sale
25
Last 12 months Home Sales
107
Months of Supply
2.80
Median List Price
$400,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,081
Median Year Built
1994
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,499
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,016
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    1 - 3pm

    970 Shafer Ln, Medford, OR 97501

    $865,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,598 Sq Ft
    • 970 Shafer Ln
    • New 7 days ago

    Luxury meets country in this exquisitely crafted home on a gated .47 acre lot. The heart of the home is the new spectacular 20x27 vaulted great room with 17' gabled ceiling, artful gas river rock fireplace, glass doors & abundant natural light. Great room opens to the gabled outdoor deck & patio designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living-perfect for a spa, outdoor kitchen, or unforgettable

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    Patie Millen
    Millen Property Group
    (458) 217-6465
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  • Saturday, Apr 26
    12 - 2pm

    1436 Elaine Way, Medford, OR 97501

    $430,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,424 Sq Ft
    • 1436 Elaine Way
    • New 3 days ago

    This well-maintained single-level home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on a substantial .25-acre, fully fenced corner lot. Enjoy the spacious feel created by vaulted ceilings and the fresh look of new laminate flooring throughout the main living areas. The bright front room benefits from a large window, filling the space with natural light. The sizeable kitchen features granite countertops and

    Michelle Schwartz Windermere Van Vleet & Assoc2

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
9,632
Median Age
39
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$71,007
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,355

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
26.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
5''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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