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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Insurance >Title Insurance for Owners If you finance your home, the lender will require you to purchase title insurance for the amount of your mortgage. You will be given the option of increasing the coverage to include your equity in the property. The owner's coverage fee is a one-time charge that protects your equity in your new home, including its appreciated value. Most experts agree that the additional coverage is a good idea.
Before your sale is finalized, the title company will inspect the public records and confirm the sellers' ownership of the property. They will look for any liens that may have been filed against the property, and that must be paid off before it can be sold. Even the most careful search, however, cannot guarantee that there was not an error at some point in the transfer of title during the chain of ownership. Title insurance is one of those things you will probably never need, but if you do, you will be very glad you have it!
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What did 75% of 10,000 buyers surveyed by the NAR list as their top reasons for selecting a Real Estate Professional?
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Knowledge of the housing market, knowledge of real estate practices and financing, and familiarity with neighborhoods. |
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