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Newer planned community

Discovery West

NorthWest Crossing's younger sibling, still growing into itself

Best for

Buyers who want new construction, trail access, and room to grow

Discovery West sits just west of NorthWest Crossing and shares its DNA: walkable design, trail connectivity, a real sense of place. It’s the newer chapter of the same story, built by the same team behind NorthWest Crossing, and that newer construction tends to price at or above NWX rather than below it, especially on estate lots and larger new-construction homes.

The development spans 245 acres and is planned for roughly 780 homes at full build-out, a mix of single-family homesites, attached townhomes and cottages, and multi-family units, anchored by Discovery Park’s trails and community plaza and the upcoming Skyliner Club social center. Construction is actively ongoing, with entire streets already built and occupied alongside newer phases still under construction. That’s not a drawback. It means you can get into a brand-new home in a neighborhood that’s already proving out its value.

What makes Discovery West stand out is its proximity to the trail network and open space. The Deschutes National Forest isn’t far, Shevlin Park is close, and the trail connections are legitimate, plus access to over 1,000 miles of regional bike trails. This isn’t “close to nature” in the brochure sense. You can walk out your door and into the trees.

What to know

  • 245 acres, roughly 780 homes planned at build-out, still actively under construction
  • Newer construction typically prices at or above NorthWest Crossing, not below it
  • Strong trail and park connectivity, plus Discovery Park’s community plaza
  • Close to NorthWest Crossing’s village center amenities
  • Mix of builders and floorplans, so homes feel distinct from each other
  • Three public schools nearby

The California Translation

Think a master-planned community done right, without the stucco monoculture and relentless sun. The Pacific Northwest aesthetic is real here: natural materials, mountain views, trees you didn't plant yourself.

🎥 Video walkthrough of Discovery West coming soon.

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