Gleed’s multigenerational ties and farming culture
Gleed is an agricultural community in the Lower Naches Valley, about halfway between Naches and Yakima. “It’s an older and quieter part of Yakima County, where everyone knows everyone,” says Erin Kline-Aleman, a managing broker at NextMove Realty who was born and raised in Yakima. “Many Gleed residents have been there their whole lives, and some are second and third generation.” Orchards and farms stretch across the relatively flat landscape, peppered with homes and local businesses.
McIlrath Farmers Market sells organic produce in Gleed.
Orchards and farmland stretch across Gleed’s Lower Naches Valley.
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Housing options in Gleed
Most houses sit close together in residential pockets, although there are also a few farmhouses on larger plots. Bungalows, Colonial Revivals and ranch-style houses typically range from $210,000 to $700,000. Manufactured homes on their own land can sell from $330,000 to $500,000, while those on rented lots may go for $40,000 to $60,000, plus monthly fees of around $600.
Gleed has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4, and most owners are responsible for maintaining their own septic systems. Some land near the Naches River is considered to be at risk of flooding, and lenders may require flood insurance.
Manufactured home with porch sits on a private lot in Gleed.
Ranch-style homes line quiet streets in Gleed neighborhoods.
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Learning through Naches Valley schools
Students can start at Naches Valley Elementary, which receives a B grade from Niche. Naches Valley Middle School and Naches Valley High School both receive a C-plus. The high school offers a variety of career and technical education courses, including a semester-long internship with Allan Brothers, a local fruit company.
Naches Valley Elementary serves Gleed families with a B rating.
Naches Valley Middle School supports students near Gleed.
Naches Valley High School offers career and technical programs.
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Small businesses and local eateries in Gleed
Gleed is home to a few small businesses, including Curly's Bar & Grill, a longstanding local tavern. The Gleed Mart and Teriyaki, a block west, specializes in takeout teriyaki dinners and Korean soups. Zac’s Zzas has a small arcade and a patio for pizza and subs.
During the growing season, McIlrath Farm sells organic produce from their market in Gleed, and there’s a Fred Meyer grocery store about 2 miles south. Big-box stores and the Valley Mall are in Union Gap, 10 miles away.
Gleed Mart & Teriyaki serves Korean dishes and takeout.
Curly’s Bar & Grill is a longtime local tavern in Gleed.
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Community green space, golf and nearby hiking trails
Gleed’s primary recreation space is the Lower Naches Community Park, complete with a grassy, open field and a small playground. Youth soccer and football teams sometimes meet there for practice, and the space is also used for car shows and the annual Community Flea Fest. Along Pence Road, the 18-hole Suntides Golf Course is open to the public. The Cowiche Canyon East Trailhead, about 5 miles away, provides access to a network of hiking and mountain biking trails.
Cowiche Canyon trails offer hiking and biking near Gleed.
Golfers gather at Suntides Golf Course near Gleed.
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Car and bicycle travel to Yakima and Naches
Cyclists can travel around the area via the Yakima Greenway, a 20-mile paved pathway that runs from Union Gap to Naches. However, most residents drive. U.S. Route 12 runs through the western edge of the community, connecting drivers with Yakima and Naches, each within a 10-mile drive. Emergency care is available at the MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital in downtown Yakima, and the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field offers flights through Alaska Airlines.
Dry summers and snow in winter
During the dry summer months, the region is prone to wildfires and poor air quality. Winter lows average in the 20s, and snowfall is common, though it generally doesn't impact day-to-day life. “Some people use snow tires, but most of us just have four-wheel drive,” Kline-Aleman says. “It’s pretty flat around the area.”
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