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Beaverton, Oregon.
Beaverton is in the
Tualatin Valley and Beaverton area was originally the home of native
people who referred to themselves as "Atfalati". Westerners later
mispronounced the name as Tualatin. The tribe was a hunter-gatherer
group which relied more on plants than animals for their food. They
made use of various plant materials for making their clothes, houses
and other personal effects. Although prosperous, the Atfalati
population declined significantly starting in the late 1700s.
The Native Americans occupied a village located on the Beaverton and
Fanno creeks that was called "Chakeipi". Although the name meant
"Place of the Beaver", early settlers called the village "Beaver Dam"
and this was later changed to Beaverton.
Beaverton rests in the Tualatin River Valley, approximately seven
miles west of Portland. The community is home to more than 77,000
residents. It is the fifth largest city in Oregon, encompassing 15
square miles, and is the largest incorporated city in Washington
County. An attractive place for young families, Beaverton offers the
comfort of a small-town with beautifully designed neighborhoods and an
abundance of parks scattered throughout. The city features 1,000 acres
of grassland devoted to parks, with the surrounding area comprised of
30 miles of hiking trails and a 25-mile band of bike paths. Beaverton
has become known as “The Silicon Forest” as the area has made the
transition from an agricultural and timber economy to one of high-tech
industry and tourism. Residents enjoy safe, quiet neighborhoods, an
excellent school system, lavish landscapes and a vibrant community
environment. The real estate market is affordable and offers a diverse
range of styles from cozy cottages and ranch homes to contemporary
large estates. Prices for condominiums and townhouses begin under
$100,000 and remain under $200,000. Single-family homes start in the
low $100,000s and range up to $3.8 million and more for majestic
estates, surrounded by acres of land and a spectacular view of the
Tualatin Valley.
Beaverton, Oregon
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