Metaline
Neighborhood in Kennewick, Washington
Benton County 99336
Single-story homes off Metaline Avenue
Metaline takes its name from Metaline Avenue, a thoroughfare that runs through this neighborhood and the West Highlands community to the east. While much of the housing dates to the 1950s through the 1970s, newer homes built in the 2020s add to Metaline’s aesthetic and market variety. Midcentury-built ranch-style homes vary in price from $285,000 to $420,000, while newer ranch-style and two-story buildings from the 2020s range from $430,000 to $480,000. Looping streets like Okanogan Loop and Payette Avenue feature large front yards with shrubbery and trees, while sidewalks and paved driveways sit before this community's houses. Because Metaline is separated from State Route 240 by two blocks and a canal, this neighborhood maintains a tranquil atmosphere.Green spaces and disc golf in Metaline
Lawrence Scott Park forms part of this neighborhood's northern boundary, and this expansive green space is home to sports activities of every kind. The park features four baseball fields, and people often practice football in the green space. This park is notably home to Washington's largest pickleball facility; Nikki from Kennewick Parks and Recreation says, "We do have 14 pickleball nets, and Club 509 throws their pickleball tournaments there; they have exclusivity to courts 1-4, where beginners and advanced players can practice a couple times a week." This local pickleball club, like the well-established neighborhood around it, is still growing. “We just built the pavilion, so there’s a very large picnic shelter there for rent or ‘first come, first serve,’" Nikki says. "The park is also just across is the Chuck E. Cheese, so there’s easy access to other things for children." Just three blocks north of Metaline, Columbia Park is among the Tri-Cities’ most notable landmarks. This 400-acre stretch of riverfront greenery includes the Columbia Park Trail, a 4-mile stretch of the larger Sacagawea Heritage Trail. Not only does the eastern edge of this park host the castle-themed Playground of Dreams and the Columbia Park Bandshell, but the section closest to Metaline includes an 18-hole, par-3 disc-golf course and playground.Hands-on education in Metaline
Hawthorne Elementary School receives a B-minus rating from Niche, while Highlands Middle School scores a C and Kamiakin High School a B. Kamiakin has strong college prep programs, offering a Running Start dual enrollment program with Columbia Basin College in addition to a variety of AP and honors classes. For students who are interested in professional and technical training, Metaline’s very own Tri-Tech Skills Center offers 20 free programs for high school juniors and seniors to acquire hands-on vocational experience in fields such as cosmetology, computer science and construction.Hands-on history at the REACH Museum
Learners of all ages can visit the nearby REACH Museum, which features Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) workshops. Additionally, REACH hosts rotating exhibits about the Hanford Reach’s geology, natural history and scientific industries.Traveling throughout the Tri-Cities
The Tri-Cities are easily navigable by bus or car; the 42 bus connects this neighborhood’s Kellogg Street with both the Columbia Center shopping mall and downtown Kennewick. Drivers can utilize State Route 240 to reach Richland, other parts of Kennewick and the Tri-Cities Airport across the river in Pasco. The Trios Care Center campus at Vista Field is a mere 1.5-mile drive to the southwest of Metaline.Coffee shops and malls
Though Metaline is primarily residential, two independent coffee shops sit in and around the neighborhood. Mocha Express has cultivated a loyal following of local customers who come back for both its coffees and its granita sorbets. Burlesque Brew Coffee, a drive-thru cafe located at the southern end of Metaline, offers creatively named coffees, smoothies and even “infused Red Bulls” that add flavors like strawberry, vanilla and pineapple to the popular energy drink. Metaline also immediately borders The Colonnade shopping mall on its western border, putting big-box stores like Best Buy and chain restaurants just a block away from Metaline residents. The nearby Columbia Square is a one-stop shop for both necessities and luxuries; a Target, T.J. Maxx, Burlington and many more retail giants share this sprawling retail center. Most notable, however, is the Columbia Center shopping mall across the street from Columbia Square. This mall is home to dozens of clothing and cosmetics stores and a food court. While Metaline has no restaurants of its own, eateries like the industrial-chic Proof Gastropub express local creativity through both their cuisine and through tapping into the Tri-Cities' booming craft brewery scene.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Arielle Hays
Responds QuicklyERA Skyview Realty
(509) 537-0133
235 Total Sales
1 in Metaline
$380,000 Price
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Andrew Webster
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(509) 309-7859
57 Total Sales
1 in Metaline
$315,000 Price
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Sally Jo Freund
Retter and Company Sotheby's
(509) 581-2376
64 Total Sales
18 in Metaline
$67K - $165K Price Range
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Jordan Barnhill
Century 21-Tri-Cities
(509) 412-3234
347 Total Sales
7 in Metaline
$167K - $495K Price Range
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Matthew Cronrath
Century 21-Tri-Cities
(509) 410-4362
109 Total Sales
6 in Metaline
$367K - $495K Price Range
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Clifford Martin
Professional Realty Services
(509) 873-3994
307 Total Sales
3 in Metaline
$240K - $340K Price Range
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Metaline | US |
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Homicide | 4 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 6 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
Larceny | 7 | 4 |
Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Metaline Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Metaline, Kennewick sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Metaline, Kennewick over the last 12 months is $439,975, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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