Kasel Court is one of Aurora, Oregon’s most desirable neighborhoods — spacious homes, large lots, quiet cul-de-sac living and easy I-5 access. In some ways, Kasel Court resembles Aurora’s popular Keil Park neighborhood, with more information about Keil Park here. Yet the peaceful streets of Kasel Court are unique in hiding a surprising past. When developer Rudy Kasel proposed building Kasel Court, the town of Aurora, Oregon pushed back. The city’s historic district designation — earned in 1974 — placed rules on any new development near Aurora’s most cherished landmarks. Kasel’s proposed site sat adjacent to the venerable Keil homestead, home of Aurora’s founder Dr. Wilhelm Keil, making the battle even more charged.

What followed was a clash between one developer’s vision and a city determined to protect its historic identity. Aurora’s mayor stepped in, seeking compromise and convening workshops to find common ground between Rudy Kasel and the city’s preservation interests. Aurora, Oregon also has a connection with battle of a different kind. Learn more about Aurora, Oregon’s forgotten war hero here.

In the end, Kasel Court was built — and speaks for itself, with quality construction and a desirable location that makes this one of Aurora, Oregon’s finest neighborhoods. Available homes here are rare, so if you see an available Kasel Court home for sale, it may not last for long. Learn the ‘6 Alarming Things Homebuyers Don’t Know About Aurora, Oregon’ here.