There's a moment of realization that happens on almost every tour here at Ellingson Farm. A family stands in the kitchen, runs the numbers in their head and looks up to say: “Wait. We get all this here?"
That reaction is Albany’s whole story right now.
Buyers coming from the Portland metro consistently tell our teams the same thing. They get meaningfully more home for the money here in Albany: more square footage, a real yard and their own driveway—one that isn't shared with neighbors. Homes at Ellingson Farm currently range from $449,900–$512,400, with floorplans from 1,680 to 2,122 square feet. Three and four-bedroom single-family homes, not townhomes stacked on a postage stamp.
And because this is Lennar, Everything's Included®: the appliances, the finishes and the smart home features that other builders sell as upgrades all come standard. The price you see is the home you get.
Ask people, “Why Albany?” And the answer rarely starts with price; it’s about the place.
Albany has one of the largest collections of historic buildings in Oregon and a walkable downtown filled with independent shops, breweries and tasting rooms. All working together to create a genuine small city feel that's increasingly hard to find. Talking Water Gardens, an engineered wetland with boardwalks and birdwatching, sits minutes from the community. Timber Linn Park offers open fields, playgrounds and event space, and the Willamette and Calapooia rivers run right through town.
This is the number one question buyers ask, so here's the straight answer.
Approximate drive times from Ellingson Farm:
Destination | Distance | Typical drive
Corvallis (Oregon State University) | ~12 miles | 15–20 minutes
Salem (State Government, Salem Health) | ~25 miles | 25–35 minutes
Eugene (University of Oregon) | ~45 miles | 45–55 minutes
Portland Metro | ~70 miles | 75–95 minutes, traffic dependent
Here's what we've learned from the people actually living here: Albany is a great fit if you work in Corvallis, Salem, Lebanon or Eugene or if you go into Portland just two or three days a week. A meaningful share of Willamette Valley buyers are hybrid or remote workers who decided that trading two commutes a week for a bigger house, a yard and a quieter street was an easy call. Amtrak's Cascades line also stops in Albany, which makes the occasional Portland or Seattle trip genuinely pleasant.
If you need to be in Portland five days a week, be honest with yourself. Albany may be a stretch. But if that’s not your situation, this is the perfect middle ground of the valley: north to Portland, south to Eugene and just minutes to Corvallis and Salem.
It's the reason people stay.
You're living in one of the greatest wine regions on Earth, Pinot Noir country, with hundreds of tasting rooms within an hour's drive. The Cascades are east for hiking, skiing and camping. The Oregon Coast is roughly 90 minutes west. Spring brings the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. Summer brings farmers markets, river floats and the Northwest Art & Air Festival, all right here in Albany.
Buyers describe Albany as "the best of both worlds" so often that it's become shorthand: rural charm, suburban convenience and a pace of life that leaves room to enjoy it.
Seven floorplans are available at Ellingson Farm: Trenton, Blairmont, Endicott, Charlotte, Cypress, Kingston and St. John. These homes are available in both Farmhouse and American exterior styles, so the streetscape has real architectural variety rather than the same elevation repeated endless times.
A note for anyone who has been hunting for main-level living: single-level and low-step floorplans are one of the hardest things to find in Albany's current inventory, and demand consistently outpaces supply. If that's your priority, ask our New Home Consultants which plan and homesite is the best fit, and be sure to ask early. Because those homes go first.
Lennar also makes the rest of the move easier: pre-qualification through Lennar Mortgage, LLC,¹ in minutes, a cash offer on your current home through our Opendoor² partnership and title and closing all handled in-house.
Where is Ellingson Farm located? 6691 Bentgrass Street, Albany, OR 97322, Linn County, in the mid-Willamette Valley.
How much do homes at Ellingson Farm cost? Homes currently range from approximately $449,900 to $512,400. Pricing and availability change; check the community page for current homes.
Is Albany, OR a good place to live? For buyers who value a walkable historic downtown, strong public schools, easy access to wine country, rivers, mountains and the coast with significantly more home per dollar than Portland: the answer is a resounding yes. The main trade-off is distance from Portland employment centers.
Can I tour the community? Yes, in person or virtually. Tours are by appointment only. Call 888-208-0506 or schedule online.
Homesites at Ellingson Farm are released in phases, and buyers on our VIP pre-qualification list get the first look at new releases and premium homesites.
For more information, schedule a tour, view available homes or call 888-208-0506.
¹ Requesting a loan prequalification and making a loan application do not constitute a loan approval or otherwise indicate that a consumer has or will qualify for a loan from Lennar Mortgage, LLC or any other lender. Prequalifying with Lennar Mortgage, LLC is voluntary and is not required in order to obtain a loan from Lennar Mortgage, LLC and/or purchase a home from Lennar Corporation or any of its affiliated homebuilders. Prequalification does not (a) constitute a loan approval or indicate that you have or will qualify for a loan from Lennar Mortgage, LLC or any other lender; or (b) guarantee you will qualify to purchase a Lennar home. Lennar Mortgage, LLC is seller’s affiliate lender, but use of Lennar Mortgage, LLC is not required to purchase a home (See Affiliated Business Arrangement Disclosure - https://mcv0gwmvppxkjtntxgnb0-0xn53y.pub.sfmc-content.com/k0mmgz21jwa). Lennar Mortgage, LLC, NMLS # 1058. Consumer Loan License # CL-1058. 17801 S.E. 6th Way, Suite 100A, Vancouver, WA 98683, NMLS #1028455.
² Lennar does not make any representation or warranty as to Opendoor pricing, eligibility, fees, timing of closing, or performance of services, which will vary. A Lennar affiliate has a minority ownership interest in Opendoor (See Affiliated Business Arrangement Disclosure - https://mcv0gwmvppxkjtntxgnb0-0xn53y.pub.sfmc-content.com/k0mmgz21jwa). Use of Opendoor is not required to purchase a home from Lennar.
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