La Grande Residential Real Estate

The communities of Union county include La Grande, Island City, Summerville, Imbler, Cove, Union, Elgin, North Powder and the surrounding areas. Each offers a wide selection of residential properties.

La Grande, the county seat of Union County, is home to Eastern Oregon University. When the wagon trains came west, they often stopped at La Grande. With the arrival of the train, in 1884, La Grande began to come into its own.

Homes for sale in La Grande range from charming restored cottages dating back to the 1800s though lovely custom homes on large, bring-a-horse sized lots. The influence of the University assures cultural and educational opportunities for all.

The core of Island City is actually on an island formed by the Grande River which drove the original flour mill there. The Island City Mercantile & Milling Company was one of the largest businesses in Union County during the 19th Century.

Today, it's possible to find homes in Island City that date back to that early era as well as mobile homes on own-your-own lots and modern custom homes on large lots and small acreages.

Summerville was originally a stage stop and is considered the most “western” city in the area. Never serviced by the railroad, Summerville has retained its rural character.

Residential real estate in Summerville is ideal for families who want to get away from it all. There are historic homes which date back to the 1800s, modern homes on large lots and custom homes on acreage perfect for horses or even small organic farming.

Imbler is also off the beaten track, making it highly desirable. Imbler offers families everything from homes dating back to the 1800s to custom homes on large lots and acreage. Horses are welcome as are other livestock and farming endeavors.

Cove is nestled against the foot of Mount Fannie so it's not surprising that Cove's roots are in mining. Home owning opportunities include everything from elegant custom homes with spectacular valley views through more modest, but thoroughly modern homes on good sized lots. Homes on multi-acre mini-estates are also available.

Union, grew up as an important crossroads for freight coming from the Columbia River and sending ore from the mountain mines out to the rest of the world. Residential real estate opportunities abound and include everything from estates with custom homes to restored homes dating back to the 19th Century.

Elgin, always a favorite of local Native Americans, began to come into its own with the completion of a bridge across the Grande River in 1878. Today, Elgin offers families home ownership opportunities that are unsurpassed. There are restored homes dating back to the 1800s, custom homes on large lots and mini-estates with traditional and modern homes.

North Powder is a farming community that offers a wide variety of homes. There are small cottages dating back to the 19th Century in North Powder as well as custom homes on large lots and mini-estates.

The area is ideal for families with good schools, higher education and the feel of the best of small town living. John J. Howard knows the area thoroughly. Talk to him about your goals and dreams for living in Union County.