3398 OLIVE ST, Eugene, OR 97405

Property Description

Attention! Bird watchers and animal lovers! Do you dream of living near animals of the forest and an elevated deck to bird watch and enjoy nature with all the right upgrades for comfortable living in a wooded environment? Live in a home with the perfect balance of modernity, charm, and nature right out your front door. This well-cared-for and managed, solid vintage home and land with 5 bedrooms, 2 baths and 1,959 sq. ft. of 2-story living with ample separation of space and natural light has everything you need to balance the bustle of city life being only minutes’ walk away from 29th and Willamette businesses; the Wayne Morse dog park and Ridgeline trail system. Being set back from the street gives it a treehouse feel. What sets this house apart for sustainable living is a balance of all the right aspects: topography, water, air, wildlife and community. Topography: Slopes above and below the house are toe-slopes, meaning they help support the short hillside above and below it, offering stability; and because it’s east-facing, the property has refreshing afternoon shade Water: A combination of the adjacent cemetery’s watering practices, depth to ground water, afternoon shade, endemic seeps and springs in the neighborhood above, insulate surrounding native trees and shrubs from drought-stress. Ground water allows the apple, plum, cherry, mulberry, and fig trees on the lower property to basically water themselves and also creates a harmless wet area at the street. Air: A gentle breeze blows upward creating a palpable cooling effect from street, and excellent crawlspace air flow adds an opportunity for passive cooling in summer. Wildlife, the best part: Daily visits by deer, raccoon, turkey, opossum, fox, Vaux’s Swifts, raptors, abundant bird species, and the rare bear make this place extra special. An active and welcoming community awaits. While the home speaks for itself, this property is more than just a home, come enjoy a lifestyle surrounded by nature.