Submitted by Sandy Morley

As I was showing property this week in West Linn my clients were amazed at how fast West Linn is growing.  One of the great things about West Linn is that it is only 12 miles from the city action of Portland, but it has the appeal of small town charm.  My clients repeatedly commented on how they love the atmosphere of being situated by the Willamette and Tualatin Rivers as they love to go canoeing and boating. The Cedaroak Boat Ramp Park offers access to the river and hiking trails. Mary S. Young State Park has numerous walking trails and river views. There are also sports fields, and an unleashed dog area, as well as a walking bridge to Cedar Island.  

My clients had some specific search criteria that would not have been affordable closer to Portland.   In West Linn we were able to find a lot of homes that offered the square footage they were looking for, the big yard necessary for their 3 dogs,  and a good school district.  After much research they are confident that this community, West Linn School District, and neighborhood feel is a good fit for them.