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Hillside homes just north of Longview and Kelso
Beacon Hill is a single-stoplight suburban neighborhood 4 miles north of Longview. A main draw of the community is its sense of privacy, thanks to the heavy tree cover. And compared to the subdivisions in neighboring Lexington, “The lots, parcels and lay of the land is bigger in Beacon Hill,” says John Erickson, RE/MAX real estate agent with over two decades of real estate experience. Additionally, “Beacon Hill is on a big hill, so there are some views,” Erickson says. The forested hills extending in all directions are a trademark of the area, as is the Cowlitz River, though homes are more likely to have a view of the hills than the river. Kelso lies on the other side of the river, home to the local high school and Target.
Most of the Beacon Hill neighborhood overlooks the Cowlitz River.
Beacon Hill offers a wide selection of modern traditional style home.
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Beacon Hill’s midcentury homes and new builds
Beacon Hill is the kind of community in which neighbors host garage sales and alert one another if a coyote is spotted near someone’s chicken coop. Sidewalks line Solomon Road and Shoreview Drive, where Beacon Hill’s New Traditional homes are located. These homes built after 2000 have prominent garages and more square footage than Beacon Hill’s midcentury split-levels and ranch-styles. Single-family home prices range from $315,000 to $685,000. Apartments are also available for rent in Beacon Hill.
Ranch style homes can be surrounding Beacon Hill drive.
Beacon Hill's many modern traditional homes feature 3 or 4 bedrooms.
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Commuting south down Interstate 5
Westside Highway, also known as Route 411, is the road in and out of the neighborhood. It runs north-to-south along the Cowlitz River, leading to Longview, Kelso and the nearest hospital, PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center. Additionally, local buses stopping along Westside Highway take commuters to the Longview Transit Center. Beacon Hill is not considered walkable or bikeable. However, Interstate 5, the region’s main north-to-south highway, lies right across the Cowlitz River. “Many people commute to Vancouver and Portland because the Beacon Hill area is just a few minutes off the interstate,” says Jessica Baker, Longview broker with Coldwell Banker and fourth-generation Cowlitz County resident. Portland International Airport is 50 miles south down I-5.
Beacon Hill offers easy access to Interstate 5.
Westside Highway connects Beacon Hill to downtown Longview.
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New elementary school in Lexington
Currently, the only school in Beacon Hill is a private option, Three Rivers Christian Middle and High School; its elementary school counterpart is in Longview. Just 3 miles north of Beacon Hill, Lexington Elementary School welcomed its inaugural classes in the fall of 2021. This school is not yet rated on Niche. Area students may then proceed to Huntington Middle, rated C-plus, and Kelso High, rated B-minus. The high school’s Good Life Guide program pairs adult mentors with graduating senior mentees; whether the graduating senior is navigating college, a training program or the workforce, they can get support during the transition to post-grad life.
Year-round fishing in the Cowlitz River
Beacon Hill’s fishing pond off Shoreview Drive is a convenient place for kids to cast their first fishing line. It is most popular from 6am to 9am. To fish for salmon and steelhead in the Cowlitz River, however, a license from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife is required. The river is abundant with steelhead in the winter and summer, Coho salmon in the fall and Chinook salmon in the spring. For land-based outdoor recreation, Riverside Park in Lexington has tennis courts and baseball fields less than 5 miles north.
Shopping in Longview and Kelso
Beacon Hill has very limited shopping and dining options. However, Tiny Home Tap House is a local spot for craft beer, burgers and cornhole. Its wooden barrel tables and riverside seating give this local establishment a rustic feel. Grocery shoppers can head to Safeway or Target in Kelso, while Triangle Center in Longview contains a selection of chain retailers and fast-food franchises.
Beacon Hill is located close to Target off Interstate 5.
Beacon Hill is close to downtown shopping like Posh on Commerce.
GreatSchools:
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Beacon Hill
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Beacon Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Beacon Hill, Longview sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Beacon Hill, Longview over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,401
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,373
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,863
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.4%
% Population in Labor Force
60.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
4/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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