River West · Overview
Inside River West
River West occupies the west bank of the Deschutes River between downtown to the north and the Old Mill District to the south. The neighborhood association was established April 17, 2002 and is recognized by Bend City Council. The grid of narrow, sidewalk-lined streets is anchored by NW Newport and NW Galveston Avenues, with mature ponderosa pines shading most blocks.
The housing stock is among the oldest in Bend. The neighborhood sits on land tied to the Shevlin-Hixon Lumber Mill, and many of the Craftsman bungalows and cottages date to Bend's early-1900s mill-era growth. Those homes have been updated over the decades, and the mix now includes duplexes, small multifamily buildings, and infill construction alongside the original single-family stock.
River access is direct and walkable. Drake Park borders the neighborhood along Mirror Pond and connects to the Deschutes River Trail, whose Pioneer Reach links Drake Park southward to McKay Park and the Old Mill District via a boardwalk renovated in 2023. The Old Mill District, about a mile south along the river, is reachable on foot or bike without leaving the riverfront path.
Drive times
3minDowntown BendImmediately west of downtown across the Deschutes River
5minOld Mill DistrictAbout 20 minutes on foot or bike via the river trail
10minBend Airport (BDN)East side of Bend via US-20
River West · Lifestyle
Amenities
ParksDrake Park and Mirror Pond
A 13-acre park at 777 NW Riverside Blvd with nearly half a mile of riverfront, open lawn, an outdoor stage, and a river float take-out, on the neighborhood's eastern boundary.
Open daily 5 AM to 10 PMParksPageant Park
A 0.3-acre park at 691 NW Drake Road on the Deschutes River Trail, with riverfront lawn, benches, and a small boat launch.
Pedestrian bridge connects to Drake ParkRecreationDeschutes River Trail (Pioneer Reach)
A paved multi-use trail widened in 2023, connecting Drake Park north to Pacific Park and south to the Old Mill District, with footbridges crossing the river.
Trail access at Galveston AvenueRecreationBend Whitewater Park
A whitewater park opened September 2015 at 166 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr, with a three-channel river stretch for tubing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, about half a mile south along the river.
Via the Deschutes River TrailSchoolsHighland School at Kenwood Elementary
A K-5 Bend-La Pine campus at 701 NW Newport Ave within the neighborhood, feeding to Cascade Middle and Summit High.
Walkable from most River West addressesLandmarkOld Mill District
A 270-acre mixed-use redevelopment of the former lumber-mill site, with 60-plus shops and restaurants and the Hayden Homes Amphitheater, about a mile south along the river.
Via the Deschutes River Trail or a 5-minute driveCentral Oregon · MLS DeskLive · MLS--:--:--
River West · The marketThe market,
The market,
on record
$750,000
45Active homes
—Closed · 30 days
—New · 30 days
93.9%Sale to list
—Median to pending
—Months of supply
▸ Median sale · single-family · Bend (city) · 5-year overlay ↑ 4.6% over the window$725,000
| Month | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $673K | $690K | $690K | $730K | $674K |
| Feb | $755K | $660K | $680K | $697K | $705K |
| Mar | $775K | $685K | $753K | $748K | $697K |
| Apr | $767K | $665K | $705K | $830K | $675K |
| May | $743K | $730K | $752K | $770K | $800K |
| Jun | $724K | $763K | $781K | $693K | $725K |
| Jul | $750K | $785K | $749K | $750K | — |
| Aug | $727K | $737K | $715K | $750K | — |
| Sep | $700K | $735K | $710K | $715K | — |
| Oct | $680K | $735K | $797K | $758K | — |
| Nov | $696K | $696K | $690K | $695K | — |
| Dec | $662K | $737K | $699K | $697K | — |
Live single-family figures from the regional MLS. Months of supply is active inventory divided by the homes closed in the last 6 months, then divided by 6. Four months or less is a seller’s market, four to six is balanced, six or more is a buyer’s market.
River West · For saleFeatured
Featured
homes
$2,295,000
1991 1stAubrey Heights · Bend
3 bd3 ba2,835 sf
$1,750,000
1365 JacksonvilleNorthwest Townsite · Bend
5 bd3 ba2,979 sf
▶ Tour$1,750,000
506 14thN/A · Bend
5 bd5 ba2,450 sf
▶ Tour$1,750,000
1027 AlbanyHighland · Bend
4 bd3 ba1,442 sf
▶ Tour$1,750,000
1235 HartfordBend
3 bd3 ba1,248 sf
▶ Tour$1,450,000
1671 SaginawWest Hills · Bend
3 bd3 ba2,008 sf
River WestHomes in
Homes in
River West
Every active single-family listing in River West, on the real terrain. Click any dot for the price, the beds, and the street.
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Live · River West
Latest market activity
Live · MLS8 updates
New19905 Antler PointBend · Quail Pine Estates$625,000Jun 19New63337 StonewoodBend · Quail Crossing$1,350,000Jun 19New3729 SummerfieldBend · Wyndemere$2,000,000Jun 19New61417 DaybreakBend · Sunset Glen$750,000Apr 28New62616 LawlerBend · Ponderosa, Phase 1$429,000Jan 14New21412 KrakatoaBend · Stevens Ranch$685,000Apr 1New21760 StromboliBend · Stevens Ranch$570,000May 7New20587 NinaBend · Stone Creek$596,000May 29
Guides and insights
River West real estate, explained
Local housing news, market data, and buyer and seller guides for River West and Bend.
Jun 10, 2026Bend Oregon Market Report: June 2026
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River West real estate questions
What is the median home price in River West?
The median list price for a single-family home in River West is $750,000, based on live MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in River West?
There are 35 active single-family listings in River West.