Teetering on the edge of rural and suburban living, Spokane’s southeastern community of Chester is occupied by city commuters and families looking for more land without giving up the conveniences of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Locals can hop on Route 27 and head north to Interstate-90 to head to downtown Spokane.
Kim Hynes
Windermere Valley
(509) 285-9934
103 Total Sales
3 in Chester
$382K - $599K Price Range
Tyler Zyph
Avalon 24 Real Estate
(509) 512-1652
72 Total Sales
2 in Chester
$510K - $591K Price Range
Jonathan Bich
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
(509) 285-9545
283 Total Sales
5 in Chester
$342K - $599K Price Range
Patrick Libey
Avalon 24 Real Estate
(509) 339-8012
147 Total Sales
7 in Chester
$440K - $800K Price Range
Sabrina Jones-Schroeder
EXIT Real Estate Professionals
(509) 381-0273
151 Total Sales
2 in Chester
$351K - $973K Price Range
Wendy Hughes
Amplify Real Estate Services
(509) 519-2342
139 Total Sales
1 in Chester
$588,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Chester | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Chester, Spokane Valley sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Chester, Spokane Valley over the last 12 months is $497,995, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,320 - $2,644 per month
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Central Valley schools, parks, restaurants and shops in one place
Suburban lifestyle, new construction east of downtown Spokane
Attractive price points, family-friendly fun and a beloved nature preserve
A diverse housing market on the Spokane River
Suburban neighborhood close to industry, just north of Interstate 90
Historic community built around Inland Empire Paper Company
