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Desirable suburb along Ocean Beach Highway
Columbia Valley Gardens, a suburban neighborhood sometimes referred to as “CVG,” is in the city of Longview in Cowlitz County. CVG is one of the “top areas that people like to live in if they have kids. It’s centrally located, affordable, close to everything, no new construction – just overall desirable,” says Jessica Baker, Longview broker with Coldwell Banker and fourth generation Cowlitz County resident. In fact, residents can walk the kids to elementary school, pick up groceries and coffee, and head to the park after school – all without leaving the neighborhood. CVG also borders Ocean Beach Highway, which stretches east-to-west across Longview and is lined with retail and restaurant centers.
Columbia Valley Gardens is located on Longivew's west side.
The nearby WalMart Supercenter offers homes goods and groceries.
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Longview homes under $450,000
Homeowners strolling through the neighborhood won’t find sidewalks, but they will notice wide driveways, leafy trees and some front lawns encircled with chain-link fences. Homes are predominately 20th century builds with a handful constructed in the 21st century. Depending upon when homes were built or remodeled, they include carports, large garages or garage additions. Homes tend to be ranch-styles and gabled cottages. Prices range from about $372,000 to $450,000.
Homes in Columbia Valley Gardens tend to be ranch-styles and gabled cottages.
Columbia Valley Gardens offers many ranch style homes.
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Schools within 2 miles of the neighborhood
Highly-rated public schools are within 2 miles of neighborhood homes. “CVG has one of the top elementary schools in Longview, along with Mint Valley,” Baker says. Columbia Valley Gardens Elementary School, rated B on Niche, has an active pickleball club that meets before school. Students then move on to Monticello Middle, rated B-minus and R.A. Long High, rated B.
Columbia Valley Gardens high school students attend R A Long High School
Columbia Valley Gardens middle school students attend Monticello Middle.
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Getting around by car and bus
Ocean Beach Highway is the major road in and out of the neighborhood, and city bus stops along the highway take passengers to the rest of Longview. Ocean Beach Highway leads east toward Kelso, where it connects to Interstate 5, the region’s main north-to-south highway. Interstate 5 stretches 50 miles south to Portland International Airport. The nearest hospital is in Longview: PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center is 3 miles away from Columbia Valley Gardens.
Ocean Beach Highway is the major road in and out of Columbia Valley Gardens.
Interstate 5 stretches 50 miles south to Portland International Airport.
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Walking to the park and playground
Columbia Valley Gardens offers a few different options for parks and recreation. Bikers can take the Pacific Way Trail, a paved mile-long path along the neighborhood’s northern edge. Families can spend the afternoon at Bailey Park Playground, located in the center of the neighborhood. From Columbia Valley Gardens, “You can walk to Lake Sacajawea, where people go to walk and ride bikes,” Baker says. Lake Sacajawea, 2 miles away, is widely regarded as the crown jewel of Longview for its Japanese gardens and tranquil atmosphere. Getting there requires crossing Ocean Beach Highway, but there are sidewalks and crosswalks.
Columbia Valley Gadrens is a top neighborhood for home buyers with kids.
Pacific Way Trail is a multi-use path runs along Columbia Valley Gardens northern edge.
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Shopping and dining along Ocean Beach Highway
Along Ocean Beach Highway, shoppers can head to Fred Meyer for groceries and prescriptions or to Walmart Supercenter for other household essentials. Red Leaf Organic Coffee offers high-quality caffeinated drinks and Rigo’s Finest Latin Grill serves up Mexican food in a modern atmosphere. On the eastern side of Longview, Cowlitz Community Farmers Market has supplied the area with locally grown produce since 1979. It’s open Saturdays and Tuesdays from the spring through the fall.
The nearby Fred Meyers offers home goods clothing for Columbia Valley Gardens residents.
Rigo's Finest Latin Grill offers Mexican specialties.
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Longview’s signature festivals
Longview is known for its nine unique squirrel bridges suspended from the treetops which allow squirrels to cross the streets safely. At Squirrel Fest, an annual family-friendly festival in the center of Longview, locals can go on walking tours to learn the history of these bridges, which began in 1963. In addition to Squirrel Fest, more festivals are coming to Longview. For example, in 2024, the first Galactic Fest celebrated all things out of this world – aliens included. It and several other festivals take place at the Cowlitz County Event Center, just a few miles from Columbia Valley Gardens.
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Parks in this Area
Civic Circle
Lake Sacajawea Park
Vandercook Park
Cloney Park
John Null Park
Rotary Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Columbia Valley Gardens
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Columbia Valley Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Columbia Valley Gardens, Longview sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Columbia Valley Gardens, Longview over the last 12 months is $410,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,641
Median Age
41
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,363
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,223
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.2%
College Graduates
10.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.8%
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®
39/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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