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Walterville, Oregon

Walterville: the first stop up the mckenzie

Head east on the McKenzie Highway past Thurston and Walterville is the first real community you come to. It is river country: orchards, pasture, and homes strung along the highway and the side roads with the McKenzie running through it all.

97478ZIP
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Walterville, Lane County, Oregon
Walterville, Lane County
The property picture

What you will actually find.

River frontage, acreage, and rural homes, largely on well and septic. Proximity to the river brings floodplain questions worth checking on the maps. Some parcels carry irrigation or water considerations that need verifying.

Living here

Fishing, floating, and a front-row seat to one of the best rivers in Oregon. The drive into Springfield is a straight shot down 126.

Schools

Walterville Elementary is part of Springfield Public Schools and describes itself as a rural school. Older students head into Springfield.

Talk Walterville property
Local knowledge

Things you learn by living here.

  • Springfield's drinking water conversation and the McKenzie's water quality are connected, which is one reason this corridor gets watched closely by agencies and residents alike.

Walterville at a glance

CountyLane County, Oregon
ZIP codes97478
Known forMcKenzie River · McKenzie Highway (OR 126) · Walterville Elementary School · Hendricks Bridge Park

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FAQ

Walterville questions

What is Walterville, Oregon like?

The first stop up the McKenzie. Head east on the McKenzie Highway past Thurston and Walterville is the first real community you come to. It is river country: orchards, pasture, and homes strung along the highway and the side roads with the McKenzie running through it all.

What kind of property is available in Walterville?

River frontage, acreage, and rural homes, largely on well and septic. Proximity to the river brings floodplain questions worth checking on the maps. Some parcels carry irrigation or water considerations that need verifying.

What schools serve Walterville?

Walterville Elementary is part of Springfield Public Schools and describes itself as a rural school. Older students head into Springfield.

Is Walterville a good place to buy?

It depends entirely on what you want out of a day. Fishing, floating, and a front-row seat to one of the best rivers in Oregon. The drive into Springfield is a straight shot down 126. I would rather ask you a few questions than guess. Call or text 541-968-9422 and I will give you an honest read, including if the answer is that another area fits you better.

Nearby

Other Lane County areas.

Thurston Pleasant Hill Springfield Gateway Glenwood Mohawk Valley Marcola Leaburg Vida Blue River McKenzie Bridge Jasper Dexter Lowell All 39 areas →

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