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Rural Snoqualmie River Valley community with Mount Si views
Ernie's Grove is a rural, forested area in the Snoqualmie Valley at the base of Mount Si and close to North Bend and Snoqualmie. The community, close to the north fork of the Snoqualmie River, is quiet and secluded. "When you drive out to Ernie's Grove, you feel like you're in the country. It's like a whole other world: more space and houses have a little more land. Obviously, the mountain views are incredible," says Kelli Bybee, a real estate broker with Valley Realty Group who has over two decades of experience. Her family has operated Bybee Farms for generations. "I love this valley so much, and it makes me so happy when people are looking here," she says.
In the early 20th century, the area was a vacation destination for Seattle city dwellers. Ernie Hodgeson, one of the landowners who built vacation cabins here, is the namesake of the "Grove." Later, more people bought land and built homes, and over time, it grew into a small community with year-round residents.
The Snoqualmie River is an important part of the neighborhood.
Ernie's Grove is a rural, forested area of the Snoqualmie Valley.
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North Bend and Snoqualmie are nearby towns, I-90 leads to Seattle
It's about 5 miles south to downtown North Bend and the same distance west to Snoqualmie. "Ernie Grove's is so close to town and the interstate, but it feels like you are far away," Bybee says. The trip west to Seattle, about 32 miles, is mainly via Interstate 90, which runs east of North Bend.
Large lots and a variety of home styles in Ernie's Grove
Ernie's Grove has everything from century-old farmhouses to cedar log cabins, ranch-style homes and A-frames. Large lots are common, and features may include pastures, gardens, fruit trees and outbuildings. There are few properties on the market at a time; home values are typically in the $700,000s to $1.6 million. The range is wider when factoring in some that are in the multimillions. The CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Large lots are common, and features may include pastures, gardens, fruit trees and outbuildings.
Ernie's Grove has everything from century-old farmhouses to cedar log cabins.
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The Three Forks Natural Area and Mount Si Golf Course
Close to Ernie's Grove, at the convergence of forks of the Snoqualmie River, is the Three Forks Natural Area, which has wooded pathways and an 8-acre dog park. Adjacent to Three Forks are Mount Si Golf Course, a former hop farm offering public tee times and a restaurant, and Centennial Fields Park, which has baseball and football facilities and a playground.
North Bend is one of the places to access the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, a 30-mile rail-to-trail route between Duvall and Rattlesnake Lake. Along the way, hikers and cyclists pass points of interest like Snoqualmie Falls and the Twin Peaks Bridge, named for the 1990s David Lynch television series filmed in the area. Skiing destinations include The Summit at Snoqualmie, about 30 miles southeast.
Three Forks Off-Leash Dog Park
Mt.Si Golf Course is the perfect place to test your swing in Ellisville.
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Shopping and dining options in North Bend and Snoqualmie
People may head to North Bend for shopping and dining. Retro-style Twede's Café is a mainstay with locals as well as an attraction for fans of "Twin Peaks," who stop in for the cherry pie and "damn fine coffee." Grocery stores in North Bend include Safeway and QFC. The North Bend Premium Outlets has more than 30 stores and restaurants. There's more in Snoqualmie, which has a historic downtown and various shopping centers.
Twede’s Café has been a Ellisville community staple for its iconic neon signage and old-school retro interior.
The Farmhouse Market is nearby to Ernie's Grove and offers basic groceries for residents.
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Farm events like cruise-ins, blueberry picking and seasonal markets
Off North Fork Road Southeast is North Fork Farm, a venue for everything from weddings to graduation parties. The North Fork Farm Cruise-In is a free event series held at the farm in the summer and early fall. The motorcycle and vehicle-themed gathering has vendors and food trucks. Rent's Due BBQ has been one of the local businesses in attendance. The farm also hosts an annual fall market, a wedding show, Santa visits and a Christmas Market.
South of Ernie's Grove, Bybee Farms has pick-your-own blueberries during harvest season, roughly mid-July to early September. "Our farm sits at the base of Mount Si. People are picking blueberries and staring up at the mountain," Bybee says. "My grandfather planted blueberries in 1946 and holly in 1949. From mid-November until Christmas, if someone wants a garbage bag full of holly, they can come cut it, or we can cut it. It's something local people know us for." The farm brings out food trucks during blueberry season, is a rentable venue and has plans for other community events. "We will be hosting a makers market for handmade stuff," Bybee says.
Grade A and A-minus Snoqualmie Valley public schools
Students may attend schools in the well-regarded Snoqualmie Valley School District. Snoqualmie Elementary School and Snoqualmie Middle School earn A grades from Niche. Mount Si High School receives an A-minus and offers dual enrollment college credits from several institutions, such as the University of Washington and Bellevue College.
Snoqualmie Middle School entrance.
Mount. Si High School
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Flooding is possible, though the risk has been reduced
Flood warning signs are on some roads in Ernie's Grove. "Sometimes the road is blocked off. There's always a potential for flooding when you live by a river," Bybee says, explaining that physical changes engineered at Snoqualmie Falls and culverts installed by King County have altered the water flow, reducing flooding. "We used to get really bad floods, but I haven't really seen it a lot these days." The county monitors flood phases for the forks of the Snoqualmie River and has a warning system.
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Parks in this Area
Centennial Fields Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Three Forks Off-Leash Dog Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
55 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ernie's Grove
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ernie's Grove, Snoqualmie sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Ernie's Grove, Snoqualmie over the last 12 months is $1,047,666, down 9% from the average 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
423
Median Age
46
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,447
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,887
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.9%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12%
% Population in Labor Force
64.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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