Awbrey Butte has long been one of the premiere neighborhoods to live in, but long, long ago, it was a dusty hill that helped birth the mountain biking movement in Bend. These days, for those living that affluent life, you've got plenty of features to enjoy for just about any interest.
First off, the biggest boon from living up on Awbrey Butte are those views. From the west side and its sweeping views of Mt. Bachelor to Mt. Jefferson or the north side's breathtaking view of the Cascade Range, every direction you look is either thick with majestic trees or stunning vistas as far as the eye can see.
For recreation you have two golf courses to choose from: Awbrey Glen Golf Club or River's Edge, while also being a 30-minute drive from either the Cascade Lakes or Mount Bachelor. Initially starting as 1,800 acres purchased by Brooks Resources in 1970, it wasn't until 1984 when development of the lots began (for the almost unheard of price of around 25K!).
There are also several lovely parks in the area including the connected Summit Park and Sylvan Park (the tennis court is first come first serve... literally), or the adorable little Awbrey Village Park nestled in a lovely little residential area that's very much designed as a place for neighborhood families to bring kids to its picturesque playground. Driving through Awbrey Butte is a quick reminder of the natural beauty of the high desert.
