Well-situated in the North Willamette Valley, Newberg, Dundee, and Sherwood are within close proximity to one another. Each has great scenic beauty, small town charm, yet is within a short thirty- to forty-minute commute to metropolitan Portland, forty-five minutes to the state's capitol in Salem, one and a half hours to the beautiful Oregon coast or the slopes of Mount Hood. Check out the many links we have included on each community on the Things to Do page and the Local Maps and Links page so that you can get a "fuller" picture of Newberg, Dundee, and Sherwood, Oregon! |  | | | Sherwood: the town next door | |
ABOUT SHERWOOD LOCATION Sherwood is located in southwest Portland in Washington County. Highway 99W offers freeway access to Sherwood. (The I-5 connects to the 99 near Tigard, as does the 217.) Sherwood is less than 20 miles from Portland, and for those needing to commute, the drive should take you about half an hour, depending on which area of Portland you are driving to. Beaverton is less than 9 miles away, and Tigard is less than 7 miles. For air transportation in the area, Portland International Airport is 26 miles from Sherwood, and is served by many major airlines. There are dozens of shuttles, car services, and transportation options for you to chose from to get you to the airport. McMinnville Municipal Airport is a smaller airport offering service, about 24 miles from Sherwood. The McNary Field located in Salem is a third alternative, about 34 miles away.
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HISTORY/POPULATION
The original inhabitants of Sherwood were the Tualatin Indians. The year 1843 brought settlers in wagon trains to the area. James C. Smock founded the settlement, and Sherwood was originally named Smockville in his honor. However, in 1892, when the town was incorporated, a local businessman suggested "Sherwood", which sounds more aesthetically pleasing and, fittingly, evokes the image of a beautiful forest such as Sherwood Forest in England. Residents were quick to agree, and Smockville became Sherwood. In 1911, Sherwood had a population of only 350 and was one square mile in area. Today, the town has grown to encompass around 5 square miles and is home to some 12,230 people. The economy has diversified as well, growing from a brick manufacturing center to a thriving small town with many shops and cottage industries as well as manufacturing. ABOUT EDUCATION There are 3 elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school in the Sherwood school district. 3,075 students attend these schools, and grades are above the state average in math, reading, and writing. For higher education, Sherwood residents turn to Linfield College. Linfield is a four-year private college offering coed undergraduate study, and specializing in liberal arts, science, international programs, and business. It is located in nearby McMinnville, accessible by Highway 99. George Fox University is another popular alternative that has been named a "Best Value" by U.S. News and World Report. This non-profit Christian college offers 4-year courses. Also, Portland abounds with highly noted educational establishments as well. Located about 20 miles from Sherwood, these include Portland Community College and Portland State University, with 13,255 full-time students. The Sherwood Public Library on North Sherwood Boulevard offers students and others interested in self-education access to 22,040 books, 1,225 audio materials, 1,813 video materials, and subscriptions to 118 serials. ABOUT HEALTHCARE Sherwood's proximity to Portland gives residents a wide range of hospitals and medical centers to chose from, with a driving distance of around 20 miles. Providence Portland Medical Center, located on N.E. Glisan in Portland, OHSU Hospital on S.W. Sam Jackson Park Road, and Woodland Park Hospital on N.E. Hancock Street are among your alternatives. Other area hospitals to serve you include Oregon State Hospital, 32 miles away in Salem, and S.W. Washington Medical Center, a 38-mile drive, located in Vancouver, Washington. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS For outdoor adventures, Magness Memorial Tree Farm offers 80 acres of hiking, views, and picnic areas. It also has a 60-foot lookout tower from which you can survey this beautiful area. Oliphant Orchards is another popular destination with 26 acres of fruits and nuts, as well as cider and pumpkins on a seasonal basis. Spirit Mountain Casino is also nearby. It features over 700 slot machines, live poker and keno, pull tabs, video poker, and a 500-seat bingo hall. There are three restaurants on site as well.
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Accepting An Offer >Clean Offers
You have found a house that makes your heart skip a beat--it is in the right location and has all the amenities you want. The price is the only thing that is keeping you from making an offer, because you feel that it is more than you can afford. How can you maximize the possibility that the owners will accept an offer that is much lower than their asking price?
The first thing you should do is to make the offer as "clean" as possible by not asking for special contingencies. Avoid making demands on the sellers for minor repairs, such as cutting down the dead tree in the back yard or leaving custom drapes. Be as flexible as possible about scheduling the move-in date to accommodate the seller's plans. Finally, you can offer a larger-than-usual deposit to persuade the sellers that you are a serious buyer and to make it harder for them to "just say no". Each situation is different, but the "cleaner" the offer, the more likely the sellers are to accept it.
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What is the maximum interest you can deduct on your federal tax return to purchase or improve a first or second home?
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One of the greatest benefits of home ownership is the federal tax deduction for interest up to, but not exceeding, $1million. |
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