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Bethel-Danebo
Santa Clara
North Gilham
River Road
Ferry Street Bridge Area
West Eugene
University Area
Southwest Eugene
East Eugene
Springfield

• The Bethel-Danebo area is west of the Northwest Expressway and north of Roosevelt Avenue. The residential population of this area is growing fast, as the city expands westward. The affordability of the new housing has attracted many first-time home buyers and retirees. Visit the Bethel School District website for information on any of the following schools.
  • Grade Schools: Clear Lake, Danebo, Fairfield, Irving, Malabon, Meadow View School, Prairie Mountain School
  • Middle Schools: Cascade, Meadow View School, Shasta
  • High Schools: Kalapuya High School, Willamette High School
  • Neighborhood Associations: Active Bethel Citizens, Industrial Corridor Community Organization, Trainsong Neighbors

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• The rural charm of the Santa Clara neighborhood can be seen in the gardens of the old farmhouse, which are still sprinkled throughout the neighborhood. Santa Clara is north of Belt Line Road, and lays in between the Northwest Expressway and the Willamette River. Many gardeners enjoy the older homes, many of which have big lot sizes.

• Grade Schools: Awbrey Park, Corridor, Spring Creek, Yujin Gakuen
• Middle Schools: Kelly, Madison, Leonardo da Vinci, Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion Middle School
• High Schools: North Eugene High School, International High School, North Eugene Alternative High School
• Neighborhood Association: Santa Clara Community Organization

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• North Gilham, like many of Eugene's perimeter neighborhoods, is experience an increase in new home construction, and commercial development as well. North of Beltline, and in between the Willamette River and Interstate-5, this area has become very popular with new families and families with children.
  • Grade Schools: Coburg, Gilham, Willagillespie, Buena Vista
  • Middle Schools: Cal Young, Monroe, Spanish Immersion Middle School
  • High Schools: Sheldon High School, International High School, Life Skills Network
  • Neighborhood Association: Cal Young Neighborhood Association

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• The River Road neighborhood is named for the area's arterial thoroughfare. Like the Bethel neighborhood to the west, many of the homes in the River Road neighborhood are affordable, and like the Santa Clara neighborhood to the north, the lots are well-established. Wooded and scenic, this area is west of the Willamette river.
  • Grade Schools: Awbrey Park, Corridor, Howard, Spring Creek, Yujin Gakuen
  • Middle Schools: Kelly, Madison, Leonardo da Vinci, Yujin Gakuen Japanese Immersion Middle School
  • High Schools: North Eugene High School, International High School, North Eugene Alternative High School
  • Neighborhood Association: River Road Community Organization

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• The Ferry Street Bridge Area has always been one of Eugene's most popular neighborhoods, for families as well as young professionals. Well-established, with parks, golf courses and shopping, this area is south of Beltline and west of Interstate 5, and is bounded on the east and south by the Willamette river.
  • Grade Schools: Bertha Holt, Buena Vista, Gilham, Meadowlark, Willagillespie
  • Middle Schools: Cal Young, Monroe, Spanish Immersion Middle School
  • High Schools: Sheldon High School, International High School, Life Skills Network
  • Neighborhood Associations: Cal Young Neighborhood Association, Harlow Neighbors

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• West Eugene represents the diversity of Eugene. The eastern side of west Eugene contains downtown, with many of the historic homes and parks. As you go west, most of the homes are newer, and as the city expands, so does the residential construction. The northern section of this area is bustling with commerce, with restaurants, shopping and businesses.
• Grade Schools: César E. Chávez, Crest Drive, Family School, Magnet Arts, McCormack, Twin Oaks
• Middle Schools: Jefferson, Kennedy
• High Schools: Churchill High School, Churchill Alternative High School, International High School, South Eugene High School
• Neighborhood Associations: West Eugene Community Organization, Churchill Area Neighbors, Far West Neighborhood, Whiteaker Community Council, Jefferson Westside Neighbors
  

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• The University Area is alive with not only students, but businesses and residential streets, as well. In the immediate vicinity of campus, student housing and rental properties dominate, but further from the campus you'll find victorian architecture and lovely parks.
  • Grade Schools: Harris , Charlemagne, Edison,
  • Middle Schools: Roosevelt, French Immersion Program
  • High Schools: South Eugene High School, International High School, Opportunity Center
  • Neighborhood Associations: West University Neighbors, Downtown Neighborhood Association, South University Neighbors, Fairmount Neighbors, Laurel Hill Valley Citizens

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• The geography of East Eugene is charming, with parks and woods, creeks, wetlands and hills. Many of the houses have a view of Spencer Butte, which is over 2000 feet high and encompasses 360 acres of forest, is one of the largest park areas in town. East Eugene is primarily residential, especially as you go further from downtown.
• Grade Schools: Harris, Charlemagne, Edgewood, Edison, Evergreen, Hillside, Parker
• Middle Schools: Roosevelt, French Immersion Program, Spencer Butte, Family School
• High Schools: South Eugene High School, International High School, Opportunity Center
• Neighborhood Associations: Southeast Neighbors, Amazon Neighbors, Fairmount Neighbors

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• Southwest Eugene has parks and hills, diverse neighborhoods and some of Eugene's most desired real estate. The historic College Hill Neighborhood in located in the Northeast corner of West Eugene, which is bounded to the east by Willamette Street and to the north by West 18th Street. Homes in this region range from affordable and charming bungalows to breathtaking estates.
• Grade Schools: Adams, Harris, Charlemagne, César E. Chávez, Crest Drive, Edgewood, Evergreen , Family School, Hillside, Magnet Arts, McCornack, Parker, Twin Oaks
• Middle Schools: Jefferson, Kennedy, Roosevelt, Spencer Butte, Family School
• High Schools: Churchill High School, Churchill Alternative High School, International High School, South Eugene High School, Opportunity Center
• Neighborhood Associations: Churchill Area Neighbors, Far West Neighborhood, Friendly Neighborhood, Crest Drive Neighborhood

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