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Orchards Area

Orchards Area

Neighborhood in Orchards, Washington

Clark County 98662, 98682

$530,495 Average Value
$298 Average Price per Sq Ft
69 Homes For Sale

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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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International

24 min drive

Bus

NE 117th Ave 11600 Block Nb

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NE 102nd Ave & 63rd St Nb

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Ward Rd & 76th St Wb

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NE 76th St & 120th Ave Wb

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NE 117th Ave & 76th St Sb

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Ward Rd & Fourth Plain Wb

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NE 117th Ave & Padden Parkway Nb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Orchards Area US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$513,700
Median Single Family Price
$550,000
Median Townhouse Price
$427,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$435,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$298
Number of Homes for Sale
69
Last 12 months Home Sales
536
Months of Supply
1.50
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
9,356
Median Year Built
1999
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,808
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,725
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,487
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 3
    11am - 1pm

    9811 NE 152nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98682

    $799,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 1,683 Sq Ft
    • 9811 NE 152nd Ave
    • New 6 days ago

    This charming residential property sits on an approximately 0.88-acre lot, offering ample space and a peaceful setting. The open concept design of the home creates a spacious layout, accentuated by the abundant natural light and exposed wooden beams. The cozy fireplace in the expansive living area adds warmth and ambiance, while the spacious kitchen offers ample cabinetry and updated stainless

    Ariana Watson Coldwell Banker Bain

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  • Sunday, May 4
    11am - 2pm

    10200 NE 144th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98682

    $595,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,876 Sq Ft
    • 10200 NE 144th Ave
    • New 13 days ago

    OPEN HOUSE 5/4, 11am-2pm. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home on large corner lot! Gorgeous wood wrapped windows and doors, granite countertops, lush carpets, gas stove and stainless appliances and eat at island. The covered patio and large yard with pond and firepit area are a welcome, private retreat. All appliances stay. This home is ready for you to move right in.

    Michelle Nipper Professional Realty Services International, Inc.

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  • Saturday, May 3
    12 - 2pm

    13705 NE 118th Way, Brush Prairie, WA 98606

    $599,900

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,409 Sq Ft
    • 13705 NE 118th Way
    • New 20 days ago

    Welcome to the stunning like new 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home located in Brush Prairie. Main level living with spacious master suite on main, laundry room, good-sized den/office and an open concept living room and modern kitchen with lots of counter space and storage. You will enjoy cooking in the large kitchen or family/friend's gatherings around the huge kitchen island. Upstairs hosts 3

    John Rose Keller Williams Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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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

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