Posted by Mark Ossinger on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 1:33pm.
In Sisters, Oregon, even the coffee shops have mountain views. But while tourists are sipping lattes under the Cascades, savvy investors are noticing something else: commercial property in this little Western town is heating up faster than a woodstove in January.
With limited downtown space and a growing population, owning commercial real estate in Sisters isn’t just a good idea—it might be the smartest move you make all year.
Let’s talk about three buildings currently on the market with Central Oregon Realty Group and why they’re worth your attention.
401 E. Main Ave is the kind of address that makes businesses say, “We’ve arrived.” With its high visibility and steady foot traffic, it’s ideal for a boutique, café, or professional office.
Think about it: people stroll Main Avenue every day, heading for The Barn or Angeline's. Why not give them one more reason to stop?
Just steps off Cascade Avenue, 152 N. Larch Street offers flexibility for professional services or light commercial use. It’s tucked into Sisters’ charming grid of local businesses, meaning you’re never far from the action but not buried in it either.
For investors, that’s a rare sweet spot: visibility without the Main Street premium.
Over on Cascade Avenue’s western stretch, 391 W. Cascade Ave sits like a sentinel waiting for its next chapter. With room to grow and solid street presence, it’s ideal for businesses that want drive-by recognition and proximity to Sisters’ expanding west side.
It’s no secret—Sisters is growing. From 2010 to 2020, the population jumped by nearly 50%, and with new homes still popping up like wildflowers, demand for local businesses is only increasing.
Here’s what the data says:
Commercial property assessments in Sisters have been rising faster than the standard 3% limit thanks to demand outpacing supply.
Residential appreciation averaged 7.7% annually over 10 years, and commercial space is benefiting from the same upward pressure.
Vacancy rates downtown are low—newer commercial spaces don’t stay empty for long.
Combine all this with Sisters’ scarcity of developable downtown land (National Forest boundaries tend to limit sprawl), and you’ve got a recipe for lasting value.
Sisters isn’t just “cute” it’s strategic. The town draws tourists year-round, supports a vibrant arts community (hello, Sisters Folk Festival, Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, and Sisters Rodeo), and is diversifying with light manufacturing and professional services.
Owning commercial property here means you’re not just buying a building—you’re investing in a community that’s growing smarter and stronger every year.
These three properties are listed exclusively with Central Oregon Realty Group, right here in Sisters. Opportunities like this don’t sit around—especially in a town where “limited inventory” is the norm.
Call Central Oregon Realty Group today and let’s talk about how to make Sisters part of your portfolio.
Because in Sisters, the only thing better than a mountain view is owning the building it’s seen from.