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Century West, Bend Oregon

Quick access to trails, skiing, and everything that makes Bend an outdoor playground

Century West is one of Bend’s most outdoor-oriented westside neighborhoods, offering a mix of established homes and newer builds with quick access to trails, Mount Bachelor, and the Cascade Lakes. It’s a go-to for buyers who prioritize lifestyle and access to Bend’s outdoor playground.

📍 Location:: West Bend

💰 Price Range: ~$800K – $1.4M+

🏡 Home Style: Mix of early 2000s homes and newer custom builds

🌄 Vibe: Quiet, outdoorsy, with strong access to trails

🚶 Walkability: Low (car-dependent, steep hills)

What it's like to live here

  • Easy access to Phil’s Trail system

  • Close to NW Crossing amenities

  • Mix of newer subdivisions and established pockets

  • More neighborhood feel vs elevated views

✔ What you'll love

  • Direct access to trails, skiing, and Cascade Lakes

  • More privacy and space compared to denser westside areas

  • Strong westside location without Awbrey-level pricing

  • Established feel with newer home options mixed in

Who it's a good fit forBuyers who prioritize outdoor access and lifestyle

  • Full-time homeowners who want a quiet westside neighborhood

  • Skiers, bikers, and trail users

  • Buyers who don’t need walkability but want proximity to it

⚠ Trade-offs to consider

  • Not walkable to shops or restaurants

  • Less of a defined “community hub” than NW Crossing

  • Limited views compared to Awbrey Butte

  • Car required for most daily errands

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Map of Bend, Oregon area highlighting the Century West section in yellow along the Deschutes River.

Century West isn’t defined by one central neighborhood, it’s a collection of communities and residential pockets along Century Drive, each offering a slightly different mix of home style, price point, and access to the outdoors.

Additional Pockets Within Century West

Cascade West / Century Drive corridor homes
→ Mix of custom and semi-custom homes directly off Century Drive

Mt. Bachelor Village
→ Condo and townhome community with strong access to trails and the Deschutes River

Deschutes River Woods (west edge overlap)
→ More rural-feeling properties bordering the southwest/Century corridor

Custom home pockets along Skyliners Road
→ Larger lots and custom builds with a more private, wooded feel

Outback / westside trail-adjacent pockets
→ Smaller clusters of homes near trailheads and open space

Core Communities

Tetherow
→ Resort-style living with golf, dining, and higher-end homes near Century Drive

Widgi Creek
→ Established golf community with a mix of townhomes and single-family homes

Seventh Mountain Resort
→ Condo-heavy community popular for second homes and short-term rental use


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