Tag: Aurora Oregon

Is Aurora, Oregon A Speedtrap?

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Some consider Aurora, Oregon to be a speedtrap. Here’s one post from a website on the topic:

The entire city of Aurora, Oregon is a trap – just sneeze the wrong way and you’ll get busted. It’s a one horse town with small town minds. Very dangerous place to drive through. Doesn’t matter if it’s 99E thru town or the side streets like Airport Rd – you’ll get a ticket for your right front tire not inflated correctly! Not worth the headache – try and use Hwy 551 to avoid the city.

Interestingly, this link to a recent report on monthly patrol statistics shows just 7 traffic stops in one month.

Such divergence on this issue suggests that reality may be somewhere between these differing views.

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Aurora, Oregon Patrol Vehicle

Some contend Aurora’s limited public safety resources may be put to better use than catching speeders. Others suggest that even if Aurora is a speedtrap, it’s good if that keeps people safer. So please take our poll below. Do you consider Aurora, Oregon a speedtrap? 

 

Aurora, Oregon Real Estate News

On By Roy WidingIn 97002, Aurora Oregon, Aurora Oregon Business, Aurora Oregon Home Sales, Aurora Oregon Homes, Aurora Oregon News, Aurora Oregon Properties, Aurora Oregon Property, Aurora Oregon Real EstateLeave a comment

New figures on Aurora, Oregon’s housing market were just released by Ticor Title Company. Click on the image below to view the entire report and check out the near-doubling in price trends.

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To view this new report, click on the image

Given the median Aurora lot size of 2.5 to 5 acres, it’s clear that our local Aurora, Oregon real estate market is strongly influenced by these desirable and typically more expensive properties. Plus with an average market time of more than nine months, it’s also important to note that Aurora, Oregon homesellers may need patience to maximize their selling price. 

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Thinking of selling your Aurora, Oregon property? Contact the Aurora experts and our sponsor, Certified Realty using the convenient form below for a FREE report on the value of your property in today’s market.

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Aurora, Oregon Airport Tower

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Construction of Aurora State Airport’s air traffic control tower continues, as workers perform exterior work in beautiful weather.

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Workers Busy on Aurora State Airport’s Control Tower

Aurora has Oregon’s fourth busiest airport. Construction of the Aurora State Airport control tower is estimated at 3.3 million dollars, with completion expected around January, 2015.

Interesting History
The airport was built by the United States Army Air Forces in 1943 when it was known as the ‘Aurora Flight Strip.’ It was an outlying supporting airfield to Portland’s Army Air Base for military aircraft on training flights. The future Aurora Airport was then closed after World War II, and turned over for state government use by the War Assets Administration (WAA).

Tower Background
The new Aurora State Airport tower has been on and off the facility’s master plan since 1978. Given the airport’s mixed traffic use of corporate jets, air-ambulance, recreation flyers, plus fixed wing and helicopter training operations, combined with a no radar service below 2,500 feet, aviation professionals consider the new tower critical to air safety.

The Oregon Department of Aviation arranged funding for the tower with state lottery dollars, along with FAA and other state funds. 

Affordable Aurora Home

On By Roy WidingIn 97002, Aurora Oregon, Aurora Oregon Home Sales, Aurora Oregon Homes, Aurora Oregon News, Aurora Oregon Properties, Aurora Oregon Property, Aurora Oregon Real EstateLeave a comment

This spacious and affordable 3 bedroom, 2 bath Aurora home was recently listed by our sponsor, Certified Realty. It features more than 1,500 square feet of living space on 1/4 acre. 

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Contact Certified Realty For More Information On This Nice Property

Plenty of room for your own private garden and double carport. Low traffic neighborhood with a cul-de-sac, too. Because  this a 1970’s-era manufactured home, lender financing is not likely. However, cash or possible seller financing with a very large down payment are possible options.

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Home Interior

Please contact Roy at Certified Realty for more information at 971-258-4822, or use the convenient form below.

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Aurora Airport May Host Much-Loved Airplane

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Oregon’s well-known B-17 bomber from WWII may be getting a new home, according to a recent news report. Especially interesting to Aurora residents is the new planned location: Aurora’s Airport.

The Bomber was a local restaurant
McLoughlin  Boulevard’s The Bomber was a local restaurant & gas station

An upcoming fundraiser is planned for Father’s Day weekend in Aurora. For details on the possible re-siting of the former Bomber Restaurant’s namesake, read the entire story here.