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Chester

Chester

Suburban Neighborhood in Spokane Valley, Washington

Spokane County 99037 , 99206
$606,325 Average Value
$228 Average Price per Sq Ft
66 Homes For Sale

A mix of rural and suburban in Spokane Valley

Teetering on the edge of rural and suburban living, Spokane’s southeastern community of Chester offers convenient commutes and more spacious lots without giving up the conveniences of the city.

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.

Homes with wrap around porches are found in the Chester neighborhood.
Homes with wrap around porches are found in the Chester neighborhood.
The Chester neighborhood is only ten minutes away from the center of Spokane Valley.
The Chester neighborhood is only ten minutes away from the center of Spokane Valley.
The Chester neighborhood offers lots of space in the neighborhood to walk.
The Chester neighborhood offers lots of space in the neighborhood to walk.
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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.

Chester Elementary shares outdoor fields and space with surrounding middle and high schools.
Chester Elementary shares outdoor fields and space with surrounding middle and high schools.
Horizon Middle school sits in a quiet rural neighborhood in Spokane Valley.
Horizon Middle school sits in a quiet rural neighborhood in Spokane Valley.
University high school sits in the Dishman hills neighborhood.
University high school sits in the Dishman hills neighborhood.
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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.

Residents of Chester like to walk around Brown park.
Residents of Chester like to walk around Brown park.
The Phillips trail offers miles of downhill biking trails.
The Phillips trail offers miles of downhill biking trails.
Brown park offers a skatepark and basketball court in the Chester neighborhood.
Brown park offers a skatepark and basketball court in the Chester neighborhood.
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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.

Harvest foods is the local grocery option for the residents of Chester.
Harvest foods is the local grocery option for the residents of Chester.
Ponderosa bar and grill is a local favorite within the Chester neighborhood.
Ponderosa bar and grill is a local favorite within the Chester neighborhood.
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There are many public bus stops in the Chester neighborhood.
There are many public bus stops in the Chester neighborhood.

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

  • Cambria Henry

    Cambria Henry

    Haven Real Estate Group

    (509) 463-9513

    346 Total Sales

    6 in Chester

    $415K - $1.1M Price Range

    Cambria Henry
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  • Kelly Stratton

    Kelly Stratton

    Realty One Group Eclipse

    (509) 774-3702

    87 Total Sales

    4 in Chester

    $430K - $530K Price Range

    Kelly Stratton
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  • Keri McCombs

    Keri McCombs

    RE/MAX Inland Empire

    (509) 285-0636

    91 Total Sales

    1 in Chester

    $591,250 Price

    Keri McCombs
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  • Antigone Twidt

    Antigone Twidt

    Coldwell Banker Tomlinson

    (208) 551-1722

    32 Total Sales

    1 in Chester

    $599,000 Price

    Antigone Twidt
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  • Kevin Scherer

    Kevin Scherer

    Professional Realty Services

    (509) 822-2754

    61 Total Sales

    1 in Chester

    $792,500 Price

    Kevin Scherer
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  • Naphtali Branam

    Naphtali Branam

    Live Real Estate, LLC

    (509) 598-2493

    38 Total Sales

    1 in Chester

    $419,000 Price

    Naphtali Branam
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Spokane International

27 min drive

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Crime and Safety

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

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
3,548
Number of Homes for Sale
66
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,962
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,552
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,629
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,503

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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

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
4
Median Rent
$2,550
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,650
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,650
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,595
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,595

Demographics

Total Population
11,271
Median Age
44
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$128,241
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$145,450

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.6%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
41.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15%
% Population in Labor Force
62.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
12''

Area Factors

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability®

30 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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NEIGHBORHOOD
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Cambria Henry
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Haven Real Estate Group
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