Region Profilesecondary
Resort living
A planned resort community on the Deschutes River. Curated, gated-feeling, and designed around recreation.
Bike paths instead of sidewalks, the Deschutes a few minutes from any front door, and Mt. Bachelor close enough to lap on a weekday. Sunriver is the most curated lifestyle of the six — for people who want recreation engineered into the bones of the neighborhood.
Yes — particularly for retirees, semi-retirees, and families wanting a resort-style year-round base. Sunriver's permanent population is small (~1,400), but full-time residents enjoy access to resort amenities (pools, golf, spa, marina), 30+ miles of paved paths, and direct Deschutes River access. Trade-offs: HOA rules and covenants, snow and cold winters, and vacation-rental neighbors during peak season.
Median home price is around $795K — slightly above Bend, reflecting the resort amenities, larger lots, and strong vacation-rental income potential. Pricing varies widely based on neighborhood within Sunriver, proximity to the lodge, and whether the home is rental-active.
Yes — Sunriver has one of Central Oregon's most established short-term-rental programs, and vacation-rental income is a real consideration for many buyers. Some homes are bought primarily as investment properties; others as full-time residences with no rental. Talk to a Sunriver property manager to understand current revenue potential.
Retirees and semi-retirees, second-home buyers and vacation-rental investors, families wanting a resort-style year-round base, and golfers, river-rats, and Mt. Bachelor regulars. Not for buyers who want a typical neighborhood feel or no HOA.
Three championship golf courses, the SHARC aquatic center (year-round pool and waterslides), a marina on the Deschutes, a spa, 30+ miles of paved paths, a private airport, ice skating, tennis, pickleball, and the on-site Sunriver Lodge with multiple dining options. Few resort communities in the West match the amenity density.
HOA rules and design covenants, snow and cold winters (second-highest of the six regions after La Pine), vacation-rental neighbors during peak season, and limited grocery/services within Sunriver itself (most residents drive to Bend or Sunriver Village). In exchange you get resort amenities, the closest community to Mt. Bachelor (~25 min), and strong rental income potential if you want it.