Discover the Best of Ashland Real Estate: Your Guide to Living in Southern Oregon’s Gem

Ashland is a gem in Southern Oregon that has captured the hearts of many families and individuals. This small town in the Siskiyou Mountains’ foothills has become a popular destination for people looking for a place to call home. Its natural beauty, thriving cultural scene, and many outdoor activities make it an ideal destination for those who value quality of life.

An aerial view of downtown Ashland, Oregon
An aerial view of downtown Ashland, Oregon

Where Culture, Nature, and Cuisine Meet

Stroll through the Japanese gardens within Lithia Park.
Stroll through the Japanese gardens within Lithia Park.

One of the biggest draws of Ashland is its vibrant arts and culture scene. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is one of the town’s most popular attractions, bringing in thousands of visitors annually. The festival features world-class productions of Shakespeare’s plays and contemporary and classic works. In addition to the festival, Ashland has a thriving downtown area filled with shops, restaurants, and galleries. The First Friday Art Walk is a popular event that takes place on the first Friday of every month, where visitors can explore local galleries and meet local artists.

Ashland is also known for its natural beauty. Lithia Park, located in the heart of downtown, is a 93-acre park consistently ranked as one of the best parks in the country. The park features a playground, tennis courts, picnic areas, and miles of trails for hiking and biking. The town is also surrounded by forests, mountains, and rivers, offering endless opportunities for outdoor activities such as rafting, fishing, and skiing.

If you’re a foodie, Ashland won’t disappoint. The town has a thriving culinary scene with various restaurants serving everything from farm-to-table cuisine to classic pub fare. The Ashland Culinary Festival is held annually in November, showcasing the best local chefs and wineries.

In addition to the attractions within the city limits, Ashland is also close to several popular destinations. The Rogue River Valley, just a short drive from Ashland, is home to award-winning wineries and vineyards. The nearby Cascade Mountains offer world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter and hiking and camping in the summer. The Oregon Caves National Monument, located about an hour’s drive from Ashland, is a stunning natural wonder not to be missed.

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Nestled in the beautiful Rogue Valley just 16 miles north of the California border, Ashland, Oregon, is a charming city with a population of just over 21,000. Despite the higher cost of living, the city’s median household income of $63,641 (as of 2021) and lower real estate prices compared to other cities in Oregon make it an attractive place to call home.

The city’s economy is diverse and thriving, with industries such as tourism, education, healthcare, and manufacturing driving growth. As a popular tourist destination, Ashland boasts a mild climate, numerous outdoor activities, and cultural attractions, making it a perfect spot for both outdoor enthusiasts and culture seekers. Southern Oregon University, a top-ranked institution and major employer, is also located in Ashland. The city also has a variety of healthcare providers, including hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.

Ashland is a haven for families seeking top-notch education and a safe, tight-knit community for their children. The town has a median age of 43 and a high percentage of families with children under 18. The city is home to Ashland High School, a public school with a history of academic excellence. Several private schools, including Siskiyou Adventist Academy, St. Mary’s School, and the Waldorf School of Southern Oregon, offer alternative education options for families. Southern Oregon University in Ashland provides a wide range of academic programs and significantly contributes to the town’s economy.

Imagine living in the close-knit community of Ashland, Oregon.
Imagine living in the close-knit community of Ashland, Oregon.

Healthcare is a top priority in Ashland, and residents can access the best medical care available. The Rogue Valley Medical Center is the area's largest hospital, renowned for its excellent medical staff and state-of-the-art facilities. Patients can receive treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and illnesses. Additionally, numerous smaller clinics and pharmacies throughout the city offer convenient access to healthcare services. Whether it’s routine check-ups or specialized care, Ashland residents can rest assured knowing they have access to quality healthcare services right in their own backyard.

Ashland’s proximity to Medford, the largest city in the Rogue Valley, is also a major plus. Medford offers a variety of businesses and industries, making it a transportation hub for the region. For those looking to explore more prominent cities, Portland, the largest city in Oregon, is only 200 miles to the north.

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The best place to begin your adventure in finding a home or property in Ashland, Oregon, is with an experienced real estate agent like Gail Schoeneberg. Gail has extensive experience and knowledge, including marketing financing and buyer and seller representation in the Southern Oregon market. She will help you determine if buying a home is right for you. And, of course, once you decide what you’re looking for, Gail will be at your side until you find the perfect new home for your family.

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Gail gained my trust immediately by demonstrating prompt responsiveness, thorough local knowledge and her command of detail regarding my purchase. I purchased my new home in Medford remotely from Texas and Gail kept the process smooth and steady. Gail’s efforts on my behalf were consistently “above and beyond” expectation in every aspect of the process but especially communication, negotiation and helping me to manage my own expectations. Without hesitation I give Gail my highest recommendation.

~rickbw1tb

Gail always goes way above and beyond to make this experience go as smoothly as possible. She stays on top of everything to make sure nothing falls through the cracks, I thoroughly and truly trust her. She is always cheerful and witty as well!

~Wendy Korman

Best, most honest real estate agent I have utilized!

Gail brings an advanced skillset to serving her clients. I really appreciate her dedicated and principled approach to real estate representation. She more than represented my interests in the highest regard.

~David Laws

Gail is very responsive and great at communicating. When you contact her with a question or concern, she responds
back very quickly. She is an EXCELLENT realtor and I would HIGHLY recommend her!!

~Jason & Elena Meyer

Always returned calls in a very timely manner. Wonderful communicator. Smart. Understood clearly and easily what needed to be done. Attention to detail. Pleasant to deal. A very good experience.

If 10 were the absolute best, I would give Gail a 11. Enough said.

~Robert Krauel

Professional. Honest, integrity, humor, friendliness. Gail is awesome, wouldn’t want her to change. I would simply suggest that Gail is the best!

~Andy

Very knowledgeable. Always cheerful and nice. Her commitment and integrity to her job was amazing! The best in the business.

~Jon Zehe

Gail Schoeneberg is outstanding. And among her many happy clients, I am uniquely qualified to make that assertion.

Gail has represented me in a variety of capacities, over a span of seven years, and she demonstrated a depth and breadth of expertise and professionalism in all of them.

When I first sought Gail’s help as an out-of-state buyer, I was delighted by her attentiveness. And now, after our most recent collaboration, I can confirm that her attention to the needs of her clients is consistent, no matter the circumstances. She is as proficient a realtor and as kindhearted a human being as anyone can hope to encounter in any aspect of life.

I relied on Gail’s knowledge (which is extensive), her humility, and her sound counsel, to accomplish my purchase and my sale. I cannot express my satisfaction any more than to say that Gail is the standard bearer of excellence which all realtors should strive to match. Working with Gail ensures the best possible outcome. I count myself blessed to have Gail Schoeneberg represent my interests.

~R. L. Motta

Gail is a dedicated, well organized and experienced professional real estate agent of the highest integrity.

She is a friendly, bright, cheerful and very energetic person with a bundle of good marketing ideas to offer.

She is also highly motivated and determined to succeed in her chosen profession.

Gail is rated in the top 5% of all real estate personnel in the Rogue Valley from a sales standpoint, and is associated with the largest real estate company in the Medford area, Remax Ideal Brokers.

This lady represents the interests of her clients. I know because I was represented by her as both a buyer and seller.

In addition,she also finds time to be involved in community activities and recently served as President of her Rotary Club.

Lastly, I have recommended her to friends of mine. When asked the magic question, “Would I seek out her services in the future?” BY ALL MEANS.

~Dick Birkinshaw

Gail Schoenberg was recommended to me when I began to pursue my dream of buying a home here in the Rogue Valley. Buying a home can be incredibly exciting, but also a little scary, especially if you are a first time home buyer, like myself. There are so many facets to buying a home, with unexpected obstacles being plausible even if you have done your homework. I found my home buying experience infinitely less overwhelming because I had the right professional team at my side for the entire process. Gail was at the heart of it all, and I am so grateful that I adhered to a recommendation of having her as my agent. She illustrated an unwavering commitment to me as her client and an honest desire to help me into a home that would be perfect for my situation. She listened to my needs, and showed a true dedication in helping find a home that also fitted my budget. I have high regards for her professional, yet personable manner as a real estate agent, and have recommended her to my family and friends. If I may ever be in the need of real estate services again, I would call Gail without hesitation. If you are looking for someone that is knowledgeable, devoted, provides guidance from start to finish in the home buying process, and is excellent at finding a residence that best suits your needs here in Southern Oregon, I have confidence in recommending Gail Schoenberg. You will not be disappointed in making her part of your real estate team!

~D’Arcy Hayes

We have worked with Gail Schoeneberg on both the buying and selling end of real estate transactions and have found her to be the consummate professional. Having dealt with many other brokers over the years, what a pleasant surprise to have our expectations exceeded in every area during our relationship with Gail. She is extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, ethical, tireless, organized and efficient…the list could go on and on! We found Gail to be such an absolute pleasure to work with and give her our highest recommendation.

~Joyce and Larry Cheuvront

If you are seeking a truly professional, wise and knowledgeable real estate agent who will not abandon you in the long purchasing process, then you will want to get to know Gail. She walked us through an exhausting search to buy the right home and put our needs first every step of the way. We have bought several properties in our 35 years together and wish we had met an expert like Gail years ago. She is completely loyal to her clients, as well as honest and fair. Make her your first choice!

~Tom and Barb McCormick

Working with Gail Schoeneberg is as good as it gets when you need to buy or sell real estate. We listed our home when the market had already been declining and weren’t certain we would even find a buyer that would come close to our asking price. We were prepared to wait for several months. Gail found a buyer and sold our house in a record breaking 12 hours with a full price offer!! We were so surprised that we had to move quickly to purchase out next home. Gail worked tirelessly, around our work schedule, many times long into the evening to get us in to see all the homes we we interested in ….even when we wanted to see some of them multiple times. She helped us find our new home and we couldn’t be happier. We appreciated Gail’s professionalism and work ethic so much that we refer everyone looking to buy or sell a home to her. She works hard, has a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and energy and it is no wonder that she is known locally as the “Energizer Bunny”.

~Russ and Nikki Jones

It was a pleasure working with Gail on the sale of two of our homes in Jackson County. These were difficult sales and she never dropped the ball. She always got to the bottom of each issue and found a solution. We closed both houses in record time and in a tough economy.

We worked with Gail remotely for the sale of our last house and we could count on her to keep everyone moving through the process. She made sure we never missed a deadline.

Gail went the extra mile and was always available. She was always there for us. Thanks, Gail for your excellent service.

~Teri and Larry Gonzales

Gail, you are very welcome for the prompt payment, and you definitely earned our payment to you. Your knowledge, understanding and enthusiasm kept me on track through the confusing series of events last summer. Although the final outcome of selling to the Stouts was not what I expected, it does bring final closure.

Thank you also for bringing in Kevin Clouser to discuss drilling the well; he was so gracious and accommodating. I had never seen a person do dowsing before, so that afternoon was very interesting. I was a bit disappointed, but not surprised, to learn that I do not have the dowsing talent.

~Marian Crumme

It was a pleasure working with Gail. She is professional, knowledgable and hard working. I knew if anyone could get our house sold in this market it was Gail. And she did it!

~John and Bonny Fertig

I’ve been wanting to thank you for the great service you gave Gary and me while looking for a house in Medford. Because we were moving from Sacramento, we did not know the area too well. You were so kind and patient with us answering all our questions about this great area. We just love our new home. Being a licensed California Realtor, I feel very lucky to have found a great Realtor such as yourself. We have referred you to other clients who were very satisfied. I wish you much continued success, but with your reputation, that shouldn’t be hard. Thanks again.

~Mary Beth Lynch

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication in finding our new home. You were truly a delight to work with…thanks for all you did do.

~The Stewarts

Gail, just wanted to take a moment to say “Thank You” for your hard work and patience. Ron and I really appreciated your diligence and professionalism! Unfortunately, things didn’t work out this time. Hopefully, there will be other opportunities in the near future.
Take care.

~Ron and Jeresa Hren