$282,862Average Value$309Average Price per Sq Ft13Homes For Sale
Between the Columbia River and Lake Sacajawea
Across the Oregon border and the Columbia River sits the small city of Longview, Washington. “Longview used to be a big mill town from the mid-80s to the mid-90s,” says Nick Shivers, Principal Broker at Keller Williams Realty East Portland with over 25 years of experience. Highlands is the closest neighborhood to Longview’s industrial sector, making for a short commute for those who work in the lumber and steel manufacturing facilities. However, there is more to Longview than its industry. “It’s undergoing a transformation from a lumber town into a cool little town,” Shivers says. Highlands is 2 miles from downtown Longview, which contains locally owned boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops. And it’s just 1 mile from Lake Sacajawea, the largest park in Longview and site of community-wide events, like the annual Fourth of July fireworks.
Highlands is near the industrial side of Longview.
Wooden sculptures in Highlands new visitors to Longview.
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Driving into Oregon
An industrial area with rail lines separates Highlands from the Columbia River. Residents need only drive a mile down Industrial Drive to cross into Oregon via the Lewis and Clark Bridge. Further south, Portland International Airport is about 48 miles down Interstate 5. Emergency medical services are available in Longview at Hospital PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center, just a few blocks up Oregon Way. Bus lines in Highlands loop around Longview and stop at the local Amtrak station in the neighboring city of Kelso.
The Louis and Clark Bridge can take you from Highlands straight into Oregon.
With a reliable network of buses, transportation is easy in Highlands.
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Biking, skating and community gardening
Bikers and joggers can hit the Highlands Trail, a paved path along the edge of the neighborhood. It extends behind Archie Anderson Park, which contains a playground, tennis courts and open fields. Right across the street from the park is the neighborhood’s community center and garden. On the other side of Highlands, Cloney Park has a BMX track, a skate park and a playground. Cloney Park leads to Lake Sacajawea Park, where city-wide events take place throughout the year, like free Concerts at the Lake on summer nights. On a typical day at the park, kids play basketball at the covered lakeside court and joggers use the 3.5-mile path that encircles the lake.
You'll see a lot of wildlife walking around the scenic Highlands neighborhood.
Highlands Community Center is a hub of the community with public gardens and events.
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Neighborhood restaurants
Fei's Carriage Restaurant and Lounge offers a lunch buffet with Chinese food. For convenient shopping and dining in the middle of the neighborhood, My Thai Kitchen and 20th Avenue Grocery share a building. More retail and restaurant options line Oregon Way, like Holt’s Market, a small grocer, and Oregon Way Tavern, a motorcycle-themed bar. Matt’s Custom Meats, a butcher shop, is a few blocks east of Highlands.
Fei's Carriage serves up American and Chinese cuisine in Highlands.
My Thai Kitchen is the go to spot for takeout in Highlands.
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Longview Public Schools
St. Helens Elementary, rated C on Niche, is within a mile of most Highlands homes. Monticello Middle, rated B-minus, and R.A. Long High School, rated B, are located about 1 mile north of Highlands. In recent years, graduation rates of high schoolers have exceeded state averages. Additionally, students in Grades 6 through 12 have the option to enroll in a virtual academy through the school district while still participating in after school sports, clubs and activities.
Older neighborhood with gridded streets and sidewalks
Highlands is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Longview. It contains single-story Craftsman bungalows built in the 1920s and midcentury ranch-styles. Homes typically have modest, grassy yards surrounded by chain-link fences. Prices range from about $175,000 to $400,000. Flipping houses is common. “A big draw for Highlands is the affordability compared to other parts of Longview. That changes on other side of the lake,” says Lisa Apo, Longview local and real estate agent with RE/MAX Premier Group.
Modern ranch style homes can be found for reasonable prices in Highlands.
Highlands is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Longview and has proximity to several parks.
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Parks in this Area
Lake Sacajawea Park
Victoria Freeman Park
Vandercook Park
Cloney Park
Lake Sacajawea East Play Area
Archie Anderson Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Highlands
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highlands, Longview sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Highlands, Longview over the last 12 months is $275,750, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Move In Ready. Nicely Maintained w/ Some Updates. Spacious 3 Bedroom 1 Full Bathroom. Single Level. More than 1,000 SF of Spacious Open Concept Living Space w/ Large Open Great Room / Living Room / Dining Room. Spacious Kitchen. Ductless Mini Split Heating & Cooling w/ 2 Indoor Units. Primary Bedroom w/ Ductless Heating & Cooling. Laundry w/ included Washer & Dryer. Vinyl Windows. Off Street
Good Investment Property DUPLEX Now Available. Offered at a 5% CAP Rate. This Tenant-Occupied Duplex features Two 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Units. Long Term Tenants Desire to Stay. NEWER Roof. Rents are presently $1,050.00 Each Unit. Separately Metered Electrical and Water Meters. Tenants Pay All Utilities. Total Annual Gross Rents of $25,200.00. Total Annual Expenses of $6,129.00, $19,071 NOI.
Updated 2BD/1BA bungalow with new roof (2024), new mini split system, fresh interior/exterior paint, hardwood floors throughout the living area, updated kitchen floors, Updated bathroom and walk-in shower, Alley access with a gate off road parking, Electrical RV hook up and/or parking, Large fully fenced yard with new tool shed, move-in ready, and full of charm!
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Shirley Osborne,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,028
Median Age
33
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,333
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,516
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.6%
College Graduates
2.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
71/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
42/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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