People Really Love This House! 1279 SW Russ Lane in McMinnville OR

Joni McCreith
May 4
3 min read

Offered at $749,000 | 2,338 SF | 4 bedrooms, 2.1 bathroom | Featured New Listing

This well-loved southwest McMinnville treasure won't last long. If 1279 SW Russ Ln feels like the one, reach out to Joni at 503-310-5613, and let's talk, no pressure, just good conversation about a really great house.

Two-story brick house with white garage doors, blue front door, and a manicured garden. Bright day, clear blue sky.

There's a difference between a home that's been maintained and one that's been genuinely cared for. At 1279 SW Russ Ln, you notice it the second you arrive, in the garden, in the details, in the way every room feels thought through. This home is someone's pride and joy, and now it could be yours.

The Garden Says Hello First

Before you even step inside, the yard sets the mood. An established garden full of spring and summer blooms wraps around the home with the kind of color and fullness that only comes with time. A full sprinkler system keeps everything thriving without turning your weekends into yard work. It's the kind of curb appeal that makes neighbors slow down.

Purple flowers in focus with a blurred background featuring a white porch, a spiral column, and a blue door. Bright and inviting scene.

Comfortable Main Level, Everything Flows

The main level flows the way you'd want it to. A light-filled living room anchors the front of the home. A proper formal dining room, the kind you'll actually use sits nearby. The kitchen features a cook island with room to move, opening into a family room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. Then there's the breakfast nook: tucked behind a wall of windows with views straight out to the backyard garden. Morning coffee has never had better.

Cozy living room with a beige sectional, colorful cushions, fireplace, lighthouse decor, and red lamp. Sunlight streams through large window.

Sunlit room with large windows, a red and yellow chair around a glass table with a plant. Bright and cozy.

Upstairs, Everyone Gets Their Space

Three comfortable bedrooms and a large primary suite share the upper level, each with real space to work with. The primary suite is its own oasis: vaulted ceiling, a dedicated sitting area, an ensuite bathroom with walk-in closet, and a jetted tub. This kind of luxury usually doesn't come at this price point.

Bright hallway with a colorful quilt on a wooden railing, leading to bedrooms. Large window and mirror reflect natural light. Wall art displayed.

Spacious bedroom with a green wall, beige bed, colorful pillows, wicker chest, and large windows overlooking houses. Bright, cozy atmosphere.

A Garage That Works as Hard as You Do

The tandem garage fits three vehicles, or the extra space in the back works just as well as a workshop, studio, or serious storage setup. Flexible, functional, and genuinely useful.

Brick house with white garage doors, surrounded by colorful plants and trees. Blue sky and well-maintained green lawn in the foreground.

Out Back, It Just Gets Better

The backyard is its own reward. Mature plantings, seasonal color, and enough space to actually use it, not just look at it. In spring and summer, the established garden bursts into bloom, filling the yard with color that took years to grow and a full sprinkler system to keep it looking its best. It's beautiful all season long.

Th the backyard patio set and yellow umbrella on a well-kept lawn. Flowering bushes and a tree in the sunny backyard.

Sunny backyard garden with green lawn, white house, flowering bushes, and trees. A wooden fence and neighboring house are in the background.

White flowers in focus with a blurred background of a garden, featuring a white arch, green grass, and houses under a blue sky.

And the breakfast nook doesn't let you forget it. Surrounded by windows with views straight into the garden, your morning breakfast routine might just become the highlight of your day. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering, letting the kids run loose, or simply sitting out with a glass of Willamette Valley Pinot at the end of the day, this yard earns its keep in every season.

Out the Door and Into McMinnville

Southwest McMinnville is a good place to land. You're close to a downtown that lives well above its size. Third Street runs through a walkable stretch of locally owned restaurants, wine bars, boutiques, and tasting rooms (more than 20 of them, all on foot).

Some places worth knowing about:

Two plates of gourmet food on a wooden counter, featuring sliced meat with herbs and broccoli. Blurred figure in the background. Warm lighting. — *Photo Source:* *https://thistleisrad.com/kitch*

Laughing Bean Bistro — A neighborhood staple for breakfast, brunch, and a proper cup of coffee. Family-owned and genuinely good.
Nick's Italian Cafe — McMinnville since 1977, James Beard American Classics Award on the shelf. The kind of place locals claim as their own.
Thistle — Farm-to-fork done right. Named The Oregonian's Restaurant of the Year. The menu changes with the season and it's always worth it.
La Rambla Restaurant & Bar — Tapas, an award-winning wine list, and the sort of atmosphere that makes a Tuesday feel like a special occasion.
Wortman Park & Joe Dancer Park — Shady paths, baseball fields, picnic spots, and room to just be outside without going far.

Wine country isn't just nearby - it surrounds you. McMinnville is ground zero for Oregon Pinot Noir, with over 220 wineries and vineyards within reach. Tasting rooms, weekend vineyard drives, the International Pinot Noir Celebration - this is the lifestyle people plan vacations around, and you'd be living it daily.

Co-founder, owner, and principal broker Joni McCreith — *Co-founder & Owner, Joni McCreith*

So, Is It the One?

Not every home with a good list is a good home. This one earns it room by room, from the garden at the front to the jetted tub upstairs. Come see it and decide for yourself.

If 1279 SW Russ Lane feels like the one, reach out to Joni at 503-310-5613 or joni@thebellacasagroup.com, we'd love to walk you through it.

The McCreith Team

Bella Casa Real Estate Group