Heather Mansy
eXp Realty
(360) 230-6847
75 Total Sales
1 in Orchards Area
$700,000 Price
Orchards Area
People come to the Orchards Area for a number of reasons, not the least of which is its close proximity to most of the things you need to live and those things that bring you joy. “It is very centrally located,” says Chelise Kuhn, a veteran Realtor with Char Taylor Real Estate LLC, who lives in the Orchards Area. “Everything you need is a stone’s throw away.”
Orchards Area, in Vancouver, Washington, is houses and schools and libraries with restaurants and shopping on the outskirts. You have a mix of mostly contemporary and ranch-style homes along wide, suburban streets with sidewalks and a plentiful portion of trees. “There are a ton of established trees. The houses were pretty much built around the trees,” Kuhn says. “Most of Orchards Area was built in the 90s and early 2000s, so there are slightly larger lots than houses built today.” The median price for a single-family home here is around $530,000, with the average home listing for slightly more. “Homeowners should expect to spend from $400,000 to $600,000 for three to four bedrooms and 1,200 to 2,500 square feet,” Kuhn says.
Evergreen Public Schools serves Orchards Area Children. Niche rates the district B and ranks it in the top quarter of Washington school districts for student-athletes. Students attend Orchards Elementary School and Covington Middle School, both of which Niche rates C and Heritage High School, which Niche rates B-minus and ranks in the top half of the state's best college prep public high schools.
When the kids leave school, they have parks galore waiting for them. “We have a lot of very nice parks,” Kuhn says. “A lot of them have new play structures. There’s Burnt Bridge Creek Park. It’s just been around forever. The one the people like most is Nikkei Park. Everybody calls it the dinosaur park because it’s dinosaur-themed. People come from all over to visit that park.”
There is no shortage of places to eat locally, either. Although when it comes to getting a great meal, you’ll find most people headed for the waterfront. “Because it’s up and coming, and they have a lot of high-end restaurants down there. I would eat at Twigs, literally everything on the menu. They have an awesome cookie in a skillet that they top with ice cream. So, if you want to gain 20 pounds, you go there for dessert,” Kuhn says.
For retail shopping, you’ll head over to Walmart or Target, which are within five miles of here. Grocery shopping at Fred Myers is a convenient option among about five or so supermarkets. People also head into Portland to shop. “In Vancouver, we have three farmers' markets in the summer,” Kuhn says, adding how much there is to do here. “We’re super close to lakes and rivers, two hours from the beach and an hour from skiing on Mount Hood, and there’s a ton of hiking around here.” And there are busses to get you to most places. So transit shouldn’t hinder you from having fun.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Heather Mansy
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Dawn Cordiner
Dawn Cordiner
eXp Realty, LLC
(855) 218-8927
96 Total Sales
2 in Orchards Area
$396K - $413K Price Range
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Rebecca Smith
Rebecca Smith
eXp Realty, LLC
(877) 674-8478
135 Total Sales
2 in Orchards Area
$485K - $755K Price Range
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Victoria Buck
Victoria Buck
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Bain
(971) 351-0278
221 Total Sales
2 in Orchards Area
$529K - $620K Price Range
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Kevin Kirkpatrick
Kevin Kirkpatrick
Handris Realty Company
(360) 803-1646
48 Total Sales
8 in Orchards Area
$370K - $680K Price Range
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Nick Shivers
Nick Shivers
Keller Williams PDX Central
(971) 232-4415
1,290 Total Sales
18 in Orchards Area
$350K - $900K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Kane Memorial Off-leash Dog Park
Orchard Highlands Park
Orchards Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Hockinson Dog Park
Hockinson Meadows Community Park
5th Plain Creek Park
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Orchards Area Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Orchards Area, Orchards sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Orchards Area, Orchards over the last 12 months is $502,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$535,000
Median Sale Price
$502,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$555,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$427,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
542
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$296
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
9,427
Number of Homes for Sale
105
Median Year Built
2000
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,809
Below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,725
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,487
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Saturday, Sep 2012 - 2pm
$715,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,892 Sq Ft
- 12826 NE 103rd St
- New 20 days ago
If you're looking for a spacious, MOVE-IN ready home this rare 5-bedroom, 3-bath Craftsman is a must-see. With nearly 3,000 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space, this home offers the flexibility and comfort today's buyers need. A true HIGHLIGHT is the MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM and FULL BATH, ideal for guests, or a private home office. The open-concept kitchen is a DREAM for both everyday living
Kevin KirkpatrickHandris Realty Company(360) 838-6745 -
Saturday, Sep 2011:30am - 1:30pm
$628,500
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,448 Sq Ft
- 12813 NE 102nd St
Beautiful, maintained home with open concept living on the main level. The main floor has mostly wood floors throughout, Guest or bonus room on main can be used as an office or bedroom with half bath just steps away, kitchen has slab granite countertops, beautiful glass backsplash tile, stylish stainless-steel appliances, gas cooktop, double sink, pendant lighting, large kitchen island for eating
Lori Lanning-ReddeXp Realty LLC(360) 654-7124 -
Sunday, Sep 2112 - 2pm
$490,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,690 Sq Ft
- 9214 NE 159th Ave
- New 1 day ago
Fantastic two level, family home with three bedrooms up, kitchen, dining and family rooms on main. Digital fireplace with stone surround, built-in bookcases, crown Moulding, High ceilings on main, separate living and family rooms. You'll love the recently installed pullout trash/recycling cabinet in kitchen. Very enjoyable lot, excellent for recreation, gardening and entertaining. Grapes,
William Hruby Premiere Property Group, LLC
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$865,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,406 Sq Ft
- 9503 NE 165th Ave
Buyers, take advantage of a NO COST RATE BUY DOWN with our preferred lender—enjoy a lower mortgage rate for the first year, saving you money upfront! Ask the agent for details! Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-story traditional home in the Orchards neighborhood & in the Hockinson school district! The house sits on a large 7,500 sq ft lot with room for RV/boat parking. The house features 5
Jonathan CasaresZenith Properties NW, LLC(360) 284-2206 -
$539,900
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,079 Sq Ft
- 11620 NE 131st Ave
- New 7 days ago
Step into this charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, where elegance meets convenience in a secure, gated community. With 2,079 sq. ft. of living space, enjoy modern amenities like air conditioning and a stunning kitchen featuring granite tile counters and stainless steel appliances. Relax by the fireplace or on the delightful backyard deck with a view of the community park. The master suite offers a
Dylan OvertonHandris Realty Company(360) 549-8116 -
$600,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,090 Sq Ft
- 10017 NE 138th Ct
Lightly lived in 2022 home in the sought after Austin Heritage community! You will love living in this tight-knit community. Enjoy the nature trails, a dog park, community park w/playground, pool, and clubhouse with meeting room. This home's open concept with high ceilings on the main level flows to a covered patio in the generously sized backyard, great for indoor/outdoor living. Features
Michael BouldinReal Broker LLC(360) 215-5081
Homes for Rent
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$1,545 - $2,900 per month
- Rock Creek Commons
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 745+ Sq Ft
- 11800 NE 124th Ave
- Vancouver, WA
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$1,750 - $1,975 per month
- Nobl Park Apartments
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,050+ Sq Ft
- 6001 NE 102nd Ave
- Vancouver, WA
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
37,569
Median Age
36
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,687
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,375
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.3%
College Graduates
25.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14
/ 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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