What makes homes in Kemmer View unique?
When you drive into the KVE neighborhoods you'll notice wide streets with clear views to every home and few cars parked at the curb. Homes sit well back on large lots with wide separation from one home to the next and well maintained grounds. Virtually every home has a three car garage, a shake or tile roof, and many with wood burning capable fireplaces.
Because of our Street of Dreams heritage, every home is unique in its architectural design. Many of the homes have a 2, 3, or even a 4 mountain vista looking Northward. At upwards of 750 feet, overlooking the Hillsboro and Beaverton valley floor and across to Sylvan heights, the neighborhood provides stunning valley views. At this altitude, every sunrise, sunset, and seasonal change is a delight.
The KVE Homeowners collectively own approximately 6 acres of forest and common greenspace. This greenspace is one of the headwater springs for Beaver Creek, a tributary to Johnson Creek. It includes a trail between Phase I and Phase III neighborhoods, as well as a looping quarter mile hiking trail down into the forest.
Homeowners, via the HOA, throw an annual block party designed to build community and create memories of fun for both children and adults. The block party alternates each year between the two primary neighborhoods to encourage everyone to attend and get to know your neighbors just a little bit better.
KVE is located just between Beaverton, Tigard, and Hillsboro... in Aloha, an unincorporated area of Washington County. It is a part of the Beaverton School District, feeding Cooper Mountain Elementary, Highland Middle School, and Southridge High School. It is served by the Washington County Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol.
Sitting just to the North of the Urban Growth Boundary on Kemmer Road, KVE Homeowners can occasionally spot families of deer in the morning, watch Red Tail Hawks soar above by day, and even witness a Bald Eagle from time to time. At night, the soothing sound of crickets may drift across the fields, or you may even hear a pair of Horned Owls keeping vigil. Bird life and variety in general is truly diverse and quite amazing on the mountain.
Seasons and holidays in Kemmer View are always a treat and never the same from one year to the next. Many people truly enjoy lighting up their homes for any occasion, and nothing is more spectacular than to come home on a snowing evening with the warm glow of lights on, a candle in the window, and knowing that a true crackling fire is just waiting in the fireplace!
These seem to be the experiences and memories forgotten in today's rushed and hectic developments. Stop for just a moment in Kemmer View Estates and you might just notice a real quality of life enjoyed by these Homeowners -- found in original quality homes, framed by large yardscapes, built on top of Cooper Mountain.
Welcome to Kemmer View!
Recent News:
| News from around the area | Sep. 10, 2017 |
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September 2017 - Mountainside High School opens. $185 million brings a state-of-the-art school to Kemmer residents. Opens with Freshmen and Sophomore classes. July 2017 - Kemmer View Residents amend CC&Rs — now allowing alternative roofing options. Washington County to bring roundabout to 175th and Kemmer Road for much needed traffic flow improvements. Construction to begin late Spring of 2018. Washington County 175th Roundabout information » Get the latest on South Cooper Mountain plan » Read more from Washinton County »
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Life on top of Cooper Mountain
One of the interesting things new homeowners often discover at 770+ feet up, is just how different the climate can be. Often waking to gorgeous morning sunrises above the cloud and fog layer, occasionally socked right in the thick of the sweeping clouds.
Often windy, and certainly more harsh in the winters, temperatures usually are 3 to 7 degrees cooler than on the valley floor. If there is a threat of snow, you'll usually find it here first. And when there is snow at the valley floor, you can expect 2 to 4" more at the top.
Summers are less intense often cooled with a gentle breeze, Spring starts a couple weeks later, and Fall starts a little sooner on the mountain, but one thing is for sure... the four mountain views (Mt Rainier, Mt. Saint Helens, Mt. Adams, and Mt Hood) are fantastic to look at year-round!
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