La Grande Oregon Real Estate

La Grande Listings

La Grande Real Estate lies on the edge of the lush Grande Ronde Valley 250 miles east of Portland and 170 miles to Boise ID. La Grande is the County Seat of Union County and is the area's largest city just under 13,000 populations. Eastern Oregon University, the only university in Oregon east of the Cascade Mountains, adds culture and diversity to a community historically connected to the railroad, agriculture and the timber industry. The Community stadium is shared for fall sports between the La Grande High School and Eastern Oregon University. The Community Stadium is also used for the annual 4th of July fireworks and other large events.

La Grande's downtown is home to a wide variety of retail shopping opportunities that include antique stores, gift shops, bakeries, outdoor stores, photography studios, bookstores, department stores, computer shops and auto dealers to name a few. Downtown restaurants serve traditional American fare, ethnic foods and gourmet delicacies. Espresso can be purchased in almost any part of town. The Downtown has recently seen new construction of additional retail space and apartments, a new building for the Oregon Dental Services and a new Library. The Downtown Max Square is a great place to gather for sometimes played outdoor music and La Grande's Saturday market.

Lodging is available to suit any taste, from modern motels to elegant bed and breakfast inns. More than 500 rooms are located within La Grande. The recently constructed Blue Mountain Conference Center can accommodate meetings and conventions of up to 500 attendees. Visitors can take advantage of many outdoor recreational attractions or enjoy historic, cultural and scenic amenities. Skiing, fishing, hunting, gold, bird watching, hiking and whitewater rafting are available within a 45-minute drive from La Grande. The Union County Museum, the Blue Mountain Crossing and walking tours of La Grande's historic homes appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of the West.

In looking for a home in the area you will find affordable housing and a lifestyle free from traffic congestion, violent crime and many of the other ills that afflict urban areas. Modern telecommunication services make possible many information and high technology enterprises. The community is currently developing a technology park to create employment opportunities through a connection with programs offered by the University.

La Grande is the hub of Northeast Oregon and can make a convincing case to be one of its most attractive cities. Stately trees, well-maintained parks and a host of programs and facilities designed to make La Grande an exceptional community.