Chester
Spokane's '70s homes and new construction
Larger lots and quieter lanes set Chester apart from its northern neighbors, and with more space comes higher price tags. The average home value here is $550,000, around $100,000 higher than the Spokane average. Bi-level houses with five bedrooms, quarter-acre lots and around 2,000 square feet make up the market’s lower end, with listing prices of around $450,000. Properties increase in size in the neighborhood’s south end, as they get closer to the Iller Creek Conservation Area, with a 10-acre mountainside property with a pristine 3-bedroom modern home fixed with large windows, high ceilings and a two-car garage listed for $1.2 million. Towering pine trees allow residents to enjoy a sense of privacy from their neighbors, even on the area’s smaller half-acre lots. While most of the homes in Chester were built in the 1970s and ‘80s, a new subdivision, Elk Meadows Estates, is in development, with craftsman-style homes featuring a variety of floor plans that range from 1,500 to 3,000 square feet.
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Fine arts education in Central Valley
Local learners are served by the Central Valley School district, with each of Chester’s designated public schools earning B and B-plus overall grades from Niche. Chester Elementary School serves 450 prekindergarten through fifth grade students and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14-1. Horizon Middle School, home of the Hawks, is the fifth-best public middle school in Spokane County, according to Niche. After graduating from the eighth grade, students can head to University High School. Over 40 fine arts courses are offered at University High, with unique options including calligraphy, game development and directing.
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Washington's trails and bird watching
The neighborhood is popular among those looking to escape the active atmosphere of downtown while being just 10 miles from Spokane’s city center. Outdoor enthusiasts can head south on Holman Road to Iller Creek Conservation Area. This 1,000-acre preserve is popular among local hikers and bird watchers, with 5 miles of trails and 120 feathered species. Browns Park is home to 16 sand volleyball courts, a skate park and a playground. After burning some energy, park visitors can sit at a picnic table under the shade of one of the mature maple trees.
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Breakfast skillets and brews
Harvest Foods and Safeway are the local go-to spots for stocking up on groceries and everyday goods. Sharing a parking lot with Harvest Foods, The Ponderosa Bar and Grill is open seven days a week, for three meals a day. At breakfast time, patrons can enjoy the southwestern breakfast skillet, served with chorizo, peppers and jack cheese. Lunch and dinner guests can peruse the menu and order dishes like the Cajun chicken fettuccini and ginger wasabi salmon. TT’s Old Iron Brewery and Barbecue is a few doors down at the corner of Bowdish and Dishman Mica roads. Here, folks can be found savoring slow-smoked ribs and juicy burgers alongside a pint of craft beer.
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Quick Spokane commute by car
Locals can hop on Route 27 and head north to Interstate-90 to head to downtown Spokane.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jamie Reyes
Jamie Reyes
eXp Realty, LLC
(509) 402-1743
67 Total Sales
1 in Chester
$487,587 Price
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Michael Schmidt
Michael Schmidt
John L Scott, Inc.
(509) 341-1132
68 Total Sales
1 in Chester
$411,000 Price
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Andrew Graham
Andrew Graham
Avalon 24 Real Estate
(509) 635-3851
277 Total Sales
2 in Chester
$200K - $430K Price Range
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Steven Silbar
Steven Silbar
John L Scott, Inc.
(509) 512-0508
121 Total Sales
1 in Chester
$615,000 Price
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Nancy Wynia
Nancy Wynia
Windermere Manito, LLC
(509) 479-3992
49 Total Sales
2 in Chester
$319K - $485K Price Range
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Kim Hynes
Kim Hynes
Responds QuicklyWindermere Valley
(509) 285-9934
108 Total Sales
3 in Chester
$382K - $599K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Park Pool
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Tennis
Valley Mission Park
- Pool
- Trails
- Playground
Discovery Playground
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Mirabeau Meadows Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- River
Edgecliff Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Playground
Valley Park Community Club
- Basketball
- Pool
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Chester | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Chester Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chester, Spokane Valley sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Chester, Spokane Valley over the last 12 months is $299,825, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$374,990
Median Sale Price
$299,825
Median Single Family Sale Price
$313,600
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$459,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$124,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$250
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,460
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
1982
Months of Supply
6.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,743
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,552
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,721
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,632
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 2pm
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Friday, Aug 110am - 5pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,450
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$112,755
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,052
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.6%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
39''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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