Sweet Home, Oregon
real estate
Nestled at the foothills of the Cascade Range, Sweet Home offers the most affordable housing in the mid-valley with unmatched outdoor recreation access. Fishing, hiking, and mountain living — without the mountain price tag.
Avg Sold Price
$330K
Q1 2026
Homes Sold Q1
37
Up from 35
Avg Days on Market
102
Residential <1 acre
Active Listings
49
Strong inventory
Sweet Home market snapshot
Q1 2026 data from Willamette Valley MLS. 37 residential sales under 1 acre.
Avg Sold Price
$330,467
-4.8% YoY
Avg Days on Market
102
Residential <1 acre
Active Listings
49
Current inventory
Price per Sq Ft
$212
Average
Sweet Home vs Lebanon
Sweet Home is the most affordable option in the mid-valley at $330K average — 12% below Lebanon ($377K). You trade some urban convenience for direct Cascade Range access and a quieter, smaller community. Sweet Home has more inventory per capita (49 active listings for 9,680 residents) and similar days on market (102 vs 105). Many buyers who work in Lebanon or Albany choose Sweet Home for maximum square footage and outdoor lifestyle.
Sweet Home
$330,467
Lebanon
$377,115
Difference
$46,648
Drive Time
15 minutes via US-20
Why Sweet Home?
Population 9,680 (+0.5% annually).12 miles east of Lebanon via US-20.
Most affordable city in the mid-Willamette Valley — $330K average, 12% below Lebanon
Gateway to the Cascades: Foster Reservoir, Green Peter Lake, and Santiam River at your doorstep
Small-town community feel with a population under 10,000 and low crime rates
15 minutes to Lebanon, 30 minutes to Albany — easy commute to valley jobs
Oregon Jamboree — one of the Pacific Northwest's largest country music festivals
Excellent hunting, fishing, and off-road recreation access year-round
Sweet Home neighborhoods
Explore distinct areas of Sweet Home, each with its own character and price point.
Downtown Sweet Home
Walkable main street, local shops
The heart of Sweet Home along Main Street (US-20) with local shops, restaurants, and easy access to services. Older housing stock with character, many updated. Walking distance to schools and parks.
North Sweet Home
Newer subdivisions, family-friendly
Sweet Home's primary growth area with newer construction, cul-de-sac neighborhoods, and proximity to Sweet Home High School. Popular with young families seeking affordable new builds.
Holley / South Valley
Rural acreage, hobby farms
Rural properties south of town along Holley Road. Larger lots and small acreages popular with hobby farmers, horse owners, and those seeking privacy. Mix of older farmhouses and custom builds.
Foster / Upper Santiam
Waterfront and mountain access
Properties east of town along the Santiam Highway toward Foster Reservoir and Green Peter Lake. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts — fishing, boating, and hiking are minutes away. Mix of cabins, manufactured homes, and stick-built.
Schools
Sweet Home School District 55
- ✓Serves 2,200+ students across 5 schools
- ✓Sweet Home High School known for strong career technical education (CTE) programs
- ✓Foster Elementary rated for small class sizes and community involvement
- ✓District offers outdoor education programs leveraging Cascade Range location
Major employers
Sweet Home School District
Education
Linn County Government
Government
Bi-Mart
Retail
Frank Lumber
Timber/Manufacturing
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
Healthcare (commute)
Outdoor recreation near Sweet Home
Foster Reservoir — 1,200 acres for boating, fishing, swimming, and camping
Green Peter Reservoir — remote mountain lake with excellent bass and trout fishing
Santiam River — steelhead, salmon, and trout fishing year-round
McDowell Creek Falls — triple waterfall hike, 15 minutes from town
Cascadia State Park — camping, hiking, and natural hot springs
Oregon Jamboree grounds — annual music festival and community events
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