In Sunriver, some homes are more than property, they’re part of the community’s story.
One such home recently changed hands in a collaboration between Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty advisors Nola Horton-Jones, the listing advisor, and Annie Wayland, who represented the buyers. The sale represents something larger than a real estate transaction. In many ways, the story of this home mirrors the story of Sotheby’s International Realty itself. Both are rooted in history and tradition, yet both continue to evolve, blending timeless foundations with modern innovation.
A Home Rooted in Sunriver’s Origins
Built in 1969, the home traces back to one of the visionaries behind Sunriver’s early development, John Gray, who played a key role in establishing Sunriver Resort. At the time, Sunriver was still emerging as a destination, and the home reflected a forward-thinking design that was remarkably ahead of its time. Listing Broker Nola Jones is widely known for her deep knowledge of Sunriver’s history and development. Often described as a walking historian of Sunriver real estate, Jones brings decades of local expertise and relationships with many of the families who helped shape the community.
“It was built in 1969 and may have been one of the very first homes in Sunriver,” Jones explains. “The Sunriver Owners Association even found the original landscape plan from that year.” The mid-century modern architecture includes features that were rare for the time, including a two-story primary suite designed almost like a treehouse. “When you go upstairs to the sleeping area, it feels very much like sleeping in a tree house,” Jones says. “You can see the mountains behind and even see the lodge from up there.”
The Spirit of Sunriver
Broker Annie Wayland knows that story firsthand. “When my parents first bought a home in Sunriver in 1987, they came up for a weekend and left in escrow,” Wayland recalls. “I was 12 years old when they came home and told me we had bought a house in Oregon and that we’d spend all our summers there.” That experience, she says, is the story of Sunriver. “It’s a place where you can step back in time. Kids ride their bikes, families spend time together, and you can get away from screens and just make memories.”
A New Generation
The buyers Wayland represented reflect a new generation discovering Sunriver. Based in Seattle and raising a young family, they plan to use the home as a vacation retreat while thoughtfully modernizing it for the way families live today. “They bought this gorgeous mid-century home from the 1960s that has historical significance to Sunriver,” Wayland explains. “But they’re a modern family with kids, and they’re going to personalize it and make it their own.”
The renovation plans will preserve many of the home’s architectural features, especially the clear cedar interiors, while updating spaces for modern living. “My hope is that they keep the best parts of the house and make it something even cooler,” Jones says.
A New Era
Sunriver has evolved with each new generation who discover it. The same can be said for Sotheby’s. With fifty years shaping the luxury real estate market, Sotheby’s is entering a new era—one that blends its iconic reputation with a fresh wave of forward-thinking advisors.
Advisors like Jones and Wayland represent that balance: deep local expertise paired with modern storytelling, innovative marketing, and a new generation of clients redefining luxury living. Like this historic Sunriver home, Sotheby’s International Realty is rooted in history yet continually evolving for a new generation. As the brand enters its next era, it remains a trendsetter in luxury real estate—blending timeless heritage with the innovation shaping the future of the industry.
Nola Horton-Jones
The Jones Group
Principal Broker, Licensed in Oregon
Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty
(c) 541.420.3725
nola.jones@cascadehasson.com
Annie Wayland
Sunriver Director, Cascades East Association of Realtors
Licensed Broker in the State of Oregon
Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty
(c) 541.280.3770
annie.wayland@cascadehasson.com