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JEFFERSON COUNTY

About JEFFERSON COUNTY

Discover Jefferson County, Oregon

Welcome to Jefferson County, a captivating region in Central Oregon where rugged desert landscapes meet lush river valleys and welcoming communities invite exploration. Whether you’re a resident, traveler, or adventurer, Jefferson County offers a unique blend of natural beauty, history, and small-town charm.

Nestled in the heart of Oregon, Jefferson County is known for its breathtaking views of the Cascade Mountains, open high desert, and vibrant agricultural lands. With its central location, Jefferson County is a gateway to outdoor recreation, Native American heritage, and classic rural experiences.

Key Facts:

  • County Seat: Madras
  • Founded: 1914
  • Population: About 24,000 (2020 Census)
  • Largest Communities: Madras, Culver, Metolius, Warm Springs

Location and Landscape

Jefferson County is perfectly positioned for those seeking both adventure and tranquility. The Deschutes River winds through canyons, while snow-capped peaks like Mount Jefferson and Three Fingered Jack rise dramatically to the west. The land here is dotted with:

  • Productive farms and ranches
  • Sagebrush and juniper country
  • Reservoirs and river gorges

Neighborhoods & Communities

Madras

The vibrant county seat, Madras, offers friendly neighborhoods, local shops, and a lively downtown. It’s the hub for schools, cultural events, and gateway to the Warm Springs Indian Reservation.

Culver

A small, tightly-knit agricultural town known for its proximity to Lake Billy Chinook—a popular spot for boating, fishing, and summer fun.

Metolius

This historic rail town offers a blend of rural living and easy access to scenic byways.

Warm Springs

Home to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, this community preserves deep-rooted Native American traditions, art, and history. Visit the Museum at Warm Springs for an enriching cultural experience.

What to See & Do

Jefferson County is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and culture seekers. Highlights include:

  • Smith Rock State Park: World-famous for rock climbing and hiking
  • Lake Billy Chinook: Boating, swimming, camping, and houseboat rentals
  • Cove Palisades State Park: Dramatic canyons and lake recreation
  • Dee Wright Observatory: Unparalleled Cascade mountain views
  • Annual Festivals: Jefferson County Fair, Airshow of the Cascades

Dining & Local Flavor

Sample locally grown produce at farmers’ markets or enjoy classic American eats, authentic Mexican fare, and diners known for hearty breakfasts. Several local bakeries and coffee shops make Madras and Culver great stops for travelers.

Local Resources

Why Live or Visit Here?

  • Affordable living with rural charm
  • Easy access to outdoor recreation
  • Warm, welcoming community spirit
  • Rich Native American heritage

Getting Here

Jefferson County is accessible via U.S. Highway 97, which runs the length of Oregon’s high desert. The Madras Municipal Airport welcomes small aircraft, and road trips from Bend, Portland, and the Columbia Gorge are quick and scenic.

Experience the inspiring vistas, genuine hospitality, and boundless adventure that make Jefferson County, Oregon, a place like no other.

One of the most popular communities provided by Christy Symons
267
# of Listings
3
Avg # of Bedrooms
$809
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$986,857
Med. List Price

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267 Properties Found. Page 14 of 18.

Almost half an acre looking out on the city of Madras and the surrounding territory. Out of town, yet close to town. Giant living room with abundant windows to soak up the views. Updated kitchen. Primary suite has a bathroom and two rooms to enjoy. Seller offering up to $10,000 for carpet and other upgrades. This home has ample living space. If you want a killer view and a lot of living space at a reasonable price, this house is perfect.
#220207412

Madras

825 NW 3rd Street

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,976 Sq.Ft.

$339,000

MLS#: 220207412

2% Lender Credit Offered for a Limited Time! Welcome to Sagebrook Estates! This thoughtfully designed single-level home features a spacious great room layout filled with natural light. Modern finishes include LVP flooring, plush carpet, and a stylish kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous storage. Enjoy year-round comfort with a ductless heating/cooling system and endless hot water from the tankless water heater. Energy Star certification means improved efficiency and lower utility costs. The home also offers a double-car garage and professionally landscaped front yard. Located in the desirable Sagebrook Estates community, you'll enjoy a peaceful neighborhood while being close to parks, schools, and local amenities. Perfect for relaxing or entertaining, this home blends comfort, function, and style. Don't miss your chance to own in this growing Madras neighborhood!
#220212803

Madras

621 NE Arnold Street 174

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,258 Sq.Ft.

$337,950

MLS#: 220212803

2% Lender Credit Offered for a Limited Time! Welcome to Sagebrook Estates! This thoughtfully designed single-level home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious great room layout filled with natural light. Modern finishes include LVP flooring, plush carpet, and a stylish kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous storage. Enjoy year-round comfort with a ductless heating/cooling system and endless hot water from the tankless water heater. Energy Star certification means improved efficiency and lower utility costs. The home also offers a double-car garage and professionally landscaped front yard. Located in the desirable Sagebrook Estates community, you'll enjoy a peaceful neighborhood while being close to parks, schools, and local amenities. Perfect for relaxing or entertaining, this home blends comfort, function, and style. Don't miss your chance to own in this growing Madras neighborhood!
#220210300

Madras

567 NE Arnold Street 177

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,258 Sq.Ft.

$334,950

MLS#: 220210300

2% Lender Credit Offered for a Limited Time! Welcome to Sagebrook Estates! This thoughtfully designed single-level home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious great room layout filled with natural light. Modern finishes include LVP flooring, plush carpet, and a stylish kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous storage. Enjoy year-round comfort with a ductless heating/cooling system and endless hot water from the tankless water heater. Energy Star certification means improved efficiency and lower utility costs. The home also offers a double-car garage and professionally landscaped front yard. Located in the desirable Sagebrook Estates community, you'll enjoy a peaceful neighborhood while being close to parks, schools, and local amenities. Perfect for relaxing or entertaining, this home blends comfort, function, and style. Don't miss your chance to own in this growing Madras neighborhood!
#220211316

Madras

706 NE Rickenbacker Road 137

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,258 Sq.Ft.

$330,950

MLS#: 220211316

Priced to Sell, this single level home is 1620 sq ft, has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sits on 1.03 acre, home has a great lay out, kitchen is large has an island, skylight, laminate floors and eating nook, also, a dining room, huge living room and large family w/lots of windows, primary suite is large and has 2 closets, large vanity, soaking tub, stall shower, lots of storage and good separation from the other rooms. Other features are Heat pump, 2 storage units, circular gravel driveway and lots of room for all your toys and animals. With a little paint and some love, you can make this home your own. Crooked River Ranch offers: golf, tennis, swimming, fishing, hiking, abundant wildlife and a rich community life. Just minutes to recreation, shopping and entertainment, and only 3 blocks to a great park & walking trail. Make an appointment to view today!
#220210017

Terrebonne

8409 SW Homestead Place

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,620 Sq.Ft.

$329,900

MLS#: 220210017

**Seller is offering $15,000 in credit for buyer to use as a 2:1 or permanent rate buy down.**Home is getting a brand new natural gas tankless water heater installed prior to closing. Nice stick built home in Madras. This three bedroom, one bathroom home sits on a large corner lot right across the street from the Madras Elementary School. It has been well maintained, with a nicely updated kitchen, featuring quartz counters, farm sink, tile backsplash and updated appliances. Nice laminate floor and carpet throughout. Fully fenced back yard with side street access and plenty of room for RV parking. Nicely landscaped yards with sprinkler system. The covered back patio is great for outdoor cooking and entertaining. Natural gas comes to the house but is not hooked to anything.
#220194684

Madras

286 SE D Street

3 Beds

1 Baths

1,042 Sq.Ft.

$325,000

MLS#: 220194684

2% Lender Credit Offered for a Limited Time! Welcome to Sagebrook Estates! This thoughtfully designed single-level home features a spacious great room layout filled with natural light. Modern finishes include LVP flooring, plush carpet, and a stylish kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous storage. Enjoy year-round comfort with a ductless heating/cooling system and endless hot water from the tankless water heater. Energy Star certification means improved efficiency and lower utility costs. The home also offers a double-car garage and professionally landscaped front yard. Located in the desirable Sagebrook Estates community, you'll enjoy a peaceful neighborhood while being close to parks, schools, and local amenities. Perfect for relaxing or entertaining, this home blends comfort, function, and style. Don't miss your chance to own in this growing Madras neighborhood!
#220212806

Madras

585 NE Arnold Street 176

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,074 Sq.Ft.

$324,950

MLS#: 220212806

Come and see this one-in-a-million, Cascade, view lot. 2.98-acres of unobstructed, everlasting, view, from every vantage point! No one can build in you view and only your trees can ever obstruct that view! Septic, power and water were installed at one time. New power meter must be installed, as well as water meter. Septic is installed; but could need modification, depending on what you build. This acreage gives you plenty of room to build. The only think you will see at night, is a million stars, and not the light from you neighbors TV. Crooked River Ranch: a place where relationships are made!
#220204383

Terrebonne

10091 SW Shad Road

None Beds

None Baths

2.98 acres

$319,900

MLS#: 220204383

2% Lender Credit Offered for a Limited Time! Welcome to Sagebrook Estates! This thoughtfully designed single-level home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious great room layout filled with natural light. Modern finishes include LVP flooring, plush carpet, and a stylish kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous storage. Enjoy year-round comfort with a ductless heating/cooling system and endless hot water from the tankless water heater. Energy Star certification means improved efficiency and lower utility costs. The home also offers a double-car garage and professionally landscaped front yard. Located in the desirable Sagebrook Estates community, you'll enjoy a peaceful neighborhood while being close to parks, schools, and local amenities. Perfect for relaxing or entertaining, this home blends comfort, function, and style. Don't miss your chance to own in this growing Madras neighborhood!
#220211319

Madras

688 NE Rickenbacker Road 139

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,074 Sq.Ft.

$318,950

MLS#: 220211319

Welcome to your peaceful retreat in Crooked River Ranch! This well-maintained 1991 single wide home is the perfect escape from city life. With 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this 924 sqft residence sits on a pristine 1.01 acre lot, backing up to ranch land for ultimate privacy. The home features a new roof installed in 2023, vaulted ceilings, and an open floor plan. The oversized primary bedroom is a true sanctuary with a walk in closet. Outside, the property is a dream for hobbyists and animal lovers alike, offering horse pasture, multiple storage sheds, a full RV hookup, and a fenced backyard. Don't miss this opportunity to own a slice of tranquility. Motivated sellers!! Bring a reasonable offer.
#220207645

Terrebonne

13406 SW Oasis Court

2 Beds

2 Baths

924 Sq.Ft.

$315,000

MLS#: 220207645

Discover the perfect getaway or build site in the highly sought- after Three Rivers Recreation Area near Lake Billy Chinook! This 6.28 acre parcel offers stunning panoramic views from its perch on the rim overlooking Big Canyon. Tucked away at the end of a dead end road, this property offers the unmatched natural beauty of wide open skies and a canyon view. A 40x30 shop with concrete floors and a 16 foot lean to provides ample space for boat storage and recreational gear. A camp trailer is included so you can start using the property immediately. Whether your'e looking for a weekend escape, a base for outdoor adventure, or the site of your future dream home, this land offers endless potential! Enjoy all the recreational opportunities Three Rivers is known for- Boating, fishing, ATV Trails, wildlife viewing, off grid living, and more all within a secure, gated community. Your high desert getaway starts here!
#220205836

Culver

5191 SW Wildcat Lane

None Beds

None Baths

6.28 acres

$300,000

MLS#: 220205836

Investor alert, this is a great deal. Here you have a 1/1 small duplex in culver that seller is willing to carry the loan with 20% down. It has a newer roof the inside been remodeled within last year.
#220207078

Culver

410 2nd Avenue

None Beds

None Baths

1,928 Sq.Ft.

$299,900

MLS#: 220207078

Awesome Commercial Investment Opportunity!! Located on HWY 97 and 26, between the Dollar General and Abby's Pizza, and across the street from the Dollar Tree and in The Madras Urban Renewal Zone. This property presents an array of options for any Entrepreneur or Investor. Retail, professional. Restaurant, Single or Multi-Tenant project or ???? Property access is off of Brush ln. Contact City of Madras and DOT concerning access off of HWY 97 and 26.
#220138701

Madras

00504 Hwy 97 and 26 (South Madras)

None Beds

None Baths

N/A

$299,000

MLS#: 220138701

What a great opportunity to own 5.8 acres of property in 3 Rivers w/this 560 sf Cabin. Great room w/full kitchen, dining area, & living space plus 1 bedroom on the main level, & a generous loft sits above. There is a covered front porch plus a wrap around deck for those magnificent views of Big Canyon, Monkey face, & Cascade Mtns. There is a separate 22' w X 25' d garage for storing toys---it is currently partially converted to living space which could easily be removed for even more toy & vehicle/boat storage. The property also includes a ''wet'' outhouse building w/water, an RV toilet, & a stall shower w/it's own propane water heater. The huge circular driveway makes it easy to host friends & family including their RV's. Priced to sell quickly & won't last long so contact your favorite agent to book a viewing of this unique property. Property is being sold ''As Is'' w/no warranties written nor implied. Make an appointment to view.
#220210336

Culver

11195 SW Yucca Flats Lane

2 Beds

1 Baths

560 Sq.Ft.

$289,000

MLS#: 220210336

This is your opportunity to own a special home with numerous exceptional amenities. Large, .17 acre lot with a very nice shop, or future ADU, and covered carport. Fenced, private backyard with roses and fruit trees. Many new windows with new blinds. Original, beautiful hardwood floors in the living room and bedrooms. Open floor plan to the living room kitchen, and dining. Plenty of room to park your RV and boat, lots of room. Nicely landscaped front and back. The bathroom is completely tiled and has a very classy look. This home will not disappoint you. Call an agent and check this one out before you miss out.
#220209903

Madras

585 SW 1st Street

2 Beds

1 Baths

1,031 Sq.Ft.

$284,000

MLS#: 220209903

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