Scenic drives and untouched land north of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Gardens, north of the town of Aberdeen, is only a quick drive from town but feels like it's miles and miles away. From the flowing waters of the Wishkah River to evergreen forests, there’s plenty of untouched beauty in the community. “There’s a lot of land and cow fields and a lot of vacant land out that way,” says Realtor Clinton Potter, who works with Realty ONE Group All Stars and grew up in Grays Harbor County. And that's how residents like it. The population of around 300 often has plenty of room to themselves, often on multiacre lots, in this quiet rural setting. They rely on Aberdeen, 10 miles south, for its grocery stores, school system and other necessities.
Aberdeen Gardens is a rural area with natural scenery and multi-acre lots.
Aberdeen Garden's rural vibe is very evident everywhere you go.
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Multi-acre lots and farmland in Aberdeen Gardens
Aberdeen Gardens’ long country roads are calm and scenic, passing through evergreen woods, rolling hills and the Wishkah River. Wishkah Road is the community’s main thoroughfare, although there are some other side streets where prospective buyers can live. Rainier Gardens Road has a few homes close together, but according to Potter, most of the other houses are pretty spread out. The lots often have at least an acre of land, and many have over three acres. Pine trees dot the yards, which also feature barns, stables or fences for animals. The local architecture includes ranch-style houses, split-levels and farmhouses. Many of the houses have RV parking and carports. Ranch-style homes range from $200,000 to $400,000, while farmhouses range from $350,000 to $550,000.
The area’s backroads are quiet and scenic, passing through evergreen woods the Wiskah River.
In Aberdeen Gardens, it’s countryside living among the unspoiled nature of Washington state.
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Long Swamp Boat Launch and more recreation spots
At the Long Swamp Boat Launch, just south of the neighborhood, residents can spend a peaceful afternoon on the water by dropping a kayak or fishing in the Wishkah River. Stewart Memorial Park, about 5 miles farther south, offers a trail with wooden bridges through ferns and towering fir trees. It also has a picnic pavilion for barbecues and a playground. Olympic National Forest, 40 miles north of Aberdeen Gardens, is a hiking and camping getaway deep in the wilderness of Washington state.
Long Swamp Boat Launch has access to some great fishing spots along Wiskah River.
Stewart Memorial Park is a beautiful open space with playground and picnic tables.
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Retail and restaurants in Aberdeen
Retail is quite limited in Aberdeen Gardens: there aren’t any restaurants or grocery stores. Residents drive down to Aberdeen to pick up produce and more at Safeway. The area also has a walkable downtown area with about a dozen blocks of local businesses. These include Tectonic Comics & Games, a shop with board games, video games and comic books. For a dinner out, Billy's Bar & Grill has been a favorite local pub for years and is in a historic building dating back to 1904.
Tectonic Comics & Games has tabletop gaming, comics and toys galore.
Billy's Bar & Grill is a great local hangout for amazing food.
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Aberdeen's community events
While there aren’t any community events in rural Aberdeen Gardens, residents can drive into town for events throughout the year. Aberdeen, hometown of famous grunge band Nirvana, hosts World Music Day in June, where visitors can see free concerts throughout the entire city, from street performers to headliners on the main stage. At the Splash Festival, which celebrates the Fourth of July, there are activities like a bounce house, a magic show and a fireworks display. The Walk of the Undead happens in mid-October and includes a zombie parade as well as a hearse car show.
Aberdeen public schools
The community is served by the Aberdeen School District, which earns a C-plus grade according to Niche. Robert Gray Elementary School has a C rating, as does Miller Junior High School. J.M. Weatherwax High School has a C-plus rating and extracurriculars like chess club and photography club.
Robert Gray Elementary School
Miller Junior High School is the oldest continuously operating junior high in Washington state.
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A 10-mile commute to Aberdeen
Aberdeen Gardens is a car-dependent community. It's located 50 miles from Olympia via State Route 8. It’s also about 10 miles north of Aberdeen via Wishkah Road. Since it’s a rural area, there isn't any public transportation available. For the nearest hospital, Harbor Regional Health Emergency Department is 10 miles away in Aberdeen. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the closest international airport, is about 100 miles away.
Downtown Olympia is about 40 miles north of Aberdeen Gardens.
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13 +/- acre long-term timberland investment property located within a 25-minute drive of the City of Aberdeen. The property consists of one year-old Douglas-fir reproduction on site class I soils. The land has a steep topography. There is poor physical access from Aberdeen Gardens Road. The property would make a nice starter tree farm.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
308
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,999
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,496
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
11.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
% Population in Labor Force
51.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
85''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
69°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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