Happy Valley | Oregon Homes

ALL ABOUT

Happy Valley is an area known for it's abundance of gorgeous luxury homes, new high-end development, great views and fantastic deals. The city was officially incorporated in 1965 and by the late 90's had become one of the fastest growing cities in Oregon.  With it's own fantastic city park, newly built elementary/ middle school and fantastic location near Sunnyside with excellent shopping and dining, feel right at home.

Happy Valley has several parks and trails as well and is not only a fantastic community but is attracting a lot of young couples fulfilling their dream of buying their perfect home and starting a family.

For more information on Happy Valley visit their growing City of Happy Valley Website at:  http://www.ci.happy-valley.or.us/index.html

HISTORY

Happy Valley was originally called Christilla Valley, named after the first residents, Christian and Matilda Deardorff. They arrived in 1851 and claimed 640 acres on the floor of the valley.

THE MARKET

Because of the sudden growth of the Real Estate market, homes were being built at amazing speed, and selling. When the market turned many homes were left unfinished and as you can imagine, many remained unsold.  The market in Happy Valley today is a market in turmoil for the seller but for the buyer there is great investment and opportunity to be found. A really good price in today's market averages around $108-$115 per sq. ft. for a near new home, of course depending on view, quality and yard size that can vary. Many of the homeowners have had a difficult time competing with the builder discounted prices and are having to "sell short".... One out of 4 homes listed in the area is a short sale.  There are bank owned homes to be found as well; those transactions tend to be the fastest and smoothest of them all.

LOCATION

Happy Valley is located East of the 205, primarily North of  Sunnyside, and just East of Clackamas. Only about 15 minutes from the airport, an 1 1/2 from Mt. Hood and 20 minutes to downtown.  It's close to great shopping, has some gorgeous views and is easily accessible.  Because Happy Valley is so close to the freeway most all of Portland is an easy trip.  Mount Scott, an extinct volcano that is part of the Boring Lava Field, is the highest point in Happy Valley at 1,050 feet.

HOME STYLES

Most of the homes have been built in the last 8 years, styles are typically contemporary, craftsman, or new construction modeled after some of the older style homes (some of my favorites are modeled after extravagant 4square styles and are located on Tyrne St).  Because so many of the homes are built on hills you will find some great views!

RESTAURANTS

Blue Fin Sushi Bar: 12450 SE 82nd Ave, Happy Valley, OR, 97086
One of the best sushi restaurants in Portland! It seems like there are a hundred restaurants to pick from down Clackamas' 82nd Avenue strip, however, it's hard to find one that's not a chain and most importantly, serves edible food. For this reason, Bluefin Sushi will be a go to spot!

SHOPPING

If you can't find what you're looking for in Happy Valley you are sure to find it just a few miles west into Clackamas where you can start your shopping adventure at Clackamas Town Center.