24779 E Bright Ave, Welches, OR 97067

Mt. Hood single-level golf course home with solar, whole-home backup batteries, and STR potential! Located in the Rippling River community in Welches near the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort, this home offers year-round recreation and an ideal blend of lifestyle, comfort, and efficiency. Situated on the golf course with views of the par 3, this 2,049 SF home features vaulted ceilings, a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and walls of windows bringing in natural light. Open living and dining room, with a convenient wet bar, connect to a spacious kitchen with island, eat bar, and nook, plus access to an expansive deck overlooking the course with peaceful views. The oversized primary suite offers deck and hot tub access, walk-in closet, jetted soaking tub, walk-in shower, double vanity, and new skylight. Two additional bedrooms plus office and multiple hallway closets add storage and flexibility, supporting full-time living, second home use, or short-term rental flexibility. Garage setup includes a 2-car garage plus converted third bay bonus room with wet bar. The garage has new drywall, insulation, and high-efficiency insulated doors. This home has been exceptionally maintained and thoughtfully improved. Major upgrades include a FranklinWH solar and battery system providing whole-home backup power—keeping the home running during outages—while reducing utility costs. Additional improvements include mini split HVAC with zonal control, energy-efficient water heaters, Andersen windows and sliders in key areas, new water main, new insulation, and updated flooring. Outdoor living includes an expansive deck, front yard, hot tub, and attached storage shed. HOA ($53/mo) includes pool, hot tub, tennis, pickleball, trails, and Salmon River access. Nightly rentals allowed. Just 15 minutes to Mt. Hood ski resorts, 5 minutes to local businesses and 1 hour to Portland.