What is Camas View?

Camas View is a 2.5 acre community consisting of 17 individual homes and two retail storefronts along SW 6th Ave in between Downtown Camas and Fisher’s Landing. Each home and both storefronts were subdivided into individually saleable properties through a condominium conversion in 2023.

There are nine single-family-homes, six townhouses, and a commercial building containing two lofts apartment-homes and the two retail storefronts. The homes range from studios to four bedrooms and from 453sf to 2,397sf. All but one of the homes have their own private yards that can be fenced in and average 0.08 acres in size.

What is the story behind the property?

The property was originally known as the Evergreen Auto Court. Auto courts, or motor courts, emerged in the 1920s with the rise of car travel, offering convenient lodging for road-weary travelers. Initially small cottages arranged around a parking area, they grew in popularity during the Great Depression and post-WWII era, providing affordable and accessible accommodations along highways like Route 66. By the 1950s, auto courts evolved into motels, offering enhanced amenities and standardized services. The 1960s saw their decline due to the Interstate Highway System and the rise of chain motels. Today, vintage auto courts are nostalgic relics, symbolizing the spirit of American road travel.

In addition to the cottages, the property also featured a grocery store, restaurant, and gas station. It was a one-stop shop for people traveling the scenic route through the Columbia River Gorge.

After the property ceased operating as an auto court, it was converted into long-term rental housing. Because all the buildings were constructed on the same lot, they could only be bought and sold as a package. The current owners purchased it in 2022 with the intention of creating individual parcels for each home and listing them for sale individually.