Welcome to Salem, OregonThe state capitol of Oregon, Salem, is more than a hub of political activity. Its history, beauty, and civic pride of its 147,000 residents set it apart. Lying 47 miles from Portland, and an hour in each direction to the Pacific Ocean or Cascade Mountains, Salem enjoys the very best of everything Oregon has to offer.
The area that is now Salem was known as Chemeketa, meaning “resting place,” by the Native Americans who lived there. The city of Salem was founded on the site of the Jason Lee mission during the 1840s. The state capitol was moved here from Oregon City in 1851, though the city itself wasn't incorporated until 1857.
Home to Willamette University, Salem is a city dedicated to education. The 13 higher education institutions within 70 miles of Salem help give it a “college town feel.” A vibrant cultural core—including museums, historic sites, theater, and music—provides lifelong learning for everyone who calls Salem home.
Many homes for sale in Salem, Oregon reflect its stature as a capitol with their early twentieth century architecture. Others take their queues from more contemporary styles. There is real estate here to make every family's dreams come true. | More Local Area InformationThe quiet, rural town of Canby, Oregon, is well-known for its strong sense of community and as the site of the historic Canby Ferry which crosses th... Read moreLocated just 15 south of Oregon City with easy access to I-5, Molalla, Oregon is a ruralite’s dream come true. Surrounded by farmland, Molalla i... Read moreHome to some of the biggest employers in the area, including Xerox, Mentor Graphics and Hollywood Entertainment, Wilsonville, Oregon has earned ... Read moreSituated along Highway 213 between Oregon City and Molalla is the hamlet of Mulino, Oregon. Sharing the same appealing, rural qualities as th... Read moreBoasting a quaint charm not found in many cities, Sherwood, Oregon is a quiet community surrounded by fertile farmland in south Washington County... Read moreTualatin, Oregon is named after the Tualatin River, which flows along most of the northern edge of the city. A former agricultural community... Read moreSituated near Tigard, King City, Oregon was once an age-restricted retirement community. Now, the city is home to retirees, families and youn... Read moreNicknamed “The City of Hills, Trees, and Rivers,” West Linn, Oregon is a prosperous suburb just 12 miles south of Portland. Incorporate... Read moreTucked away in a wooded area of Washington County, Durham, Oregon is ideally located near I-5 and Highway 217. The city is also a short walk or driv... Read moreLocated just four miles southeast of Oregon City, the hamlet of Beavercreek, Oregon, was named for the stream that flows through the community an... Read moreHome to Willamette Falls where the Willamette River spills over a horseshoe-shaped basalt ridge, Oregon City, Oregon holds the honor of being th... Read moreResting at the convergence of Willamette Falls and the Clackamas River, Oregon City, Oregon is a historic city with an appreciation for its past an... Read moreResting in the Tualatin Valley just ten miles southwest of downtown Portland, Tigard is a warm and welcoming community of approximately 47,00... Read moreLake Oswego, Oregon began as a small mining town that drew families from across the nation. The city eventually became home to numerous businesses... Read moreRecently named the top “cottage community” by Cottage Living Magazine, Lake Oswego, Oregon, sits nestled under lush forests on the bank... Read moreLocated at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers, the city of Gladstone, Oregon is just north of Oregon
City, west of West Linn an... Read moreOffering a strong sense of community, Beaverton, Oregon, is highly regarded for its diversity and economic stability. In addition to the overal... Read moreThe fifth largest city in the state of Oregon, Beaverton is nestled between the metropolis of Portland and the lush farms of Washington County... Read moreAn unincorporated bedroom community to Beaverton and Portland, Aloha, Oregon, offers residents easy access to the area’s “High-tech Corridor”. Hos... Read moreThe neighborhood of Raleigh Hills is located just six miles southwest of Portland’s city center. Founded in the late 19th century and named afte... Read more |
