Beaverton, OR, Website

Beaverton is in the Tualatin Valley and Beaverton area was originally the home of native people who referred to themselves as "Atfalati". Westerners later mispronounced the name as Tualatin. The tribe was a hunter-gatherer group which relied more on plants than animals for their food. They made use of various plant materials for making their clothes, houses and other personal effects. Although prosperous, the Atfalati population declined significantly starting in the late 1700s.
The Native Americans occupied a village located on the Beaverton and Fanno creeks that was called "Chakeipi". Although the name meant "Place of the Beaver", early settlers called the village "Beaver Dam" and this was later changed to Beaverton.

Beaverton rests in the Tualatin River Valley, approximately seven miles west of Portland. The community is home to more than 77,000 residents. It is the fifth largest city in Oregon, encompassing 15 square miles, and is the largest incorporated city in Washington County. An attractive place for young families, Beaverton offers the comfort of a small-town with beautifully designed neighborhoods and an abundance of parks scattered throughout. The city features 1,000 acres of grassland devoted to parks, with the surrounding area comprised of 30 miles of hiking trails and a 25-mile band of bike paths. Beaverton has become known as “The Silicon Forest” as the area has made the transition from an agricultural and timber economy to one of high-tech industry and tourism. Residents enjoy safe, quiet neighborhoods, an excellent school system, lavish landscapes and a vibrant community environment. The real estate market is affordable and offers a diverse range of styles from cozy cottages and ranch homes to contemporary large estates. Prices for condominiums and townhouses begin under $100,000 and remain under $200,000. Single-family homes start in the low $100,000s and range up to $3.8 million and more for majestic estates, surrounded by acres of land and a spectacular view of the Tualatin Valley.