Trentwood
Spokane Valley homes: new construction and properties across the 1900s
Many neighborhoods in Spokane are experiencing a wave of new construction. Trentwood is one of those neighborhoods, with homes built in the 2010s and 2020s. But, unlike other areas, new homes haven’t taken over. “You have some development on the north side, but that’s pretty much the extent of it,” Els says. “Nobody can really build past there because of the hills and Selkirk Mountains.” The rest of the neighborhood was built any time between the 1890s and 2000s. As a result, boxy homes from the 1910s can be on the same street as ramblers from the 1970s. Ranch-style homes with compact square footage are mostly between $250,000 and $390,000; bigger two-story homes are typically between $400,000 and $780,000.
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Free-flowing traffic on Trent Avenue
As with most older neighborhoods in Spokane, Trentwood doesn’t have many sidewalks. Most people drive around here and the wider Valley, and Trent Avenue is a major thoroughfare along the neighborhood’s south side. This road runs parallel to a rail line, and freight trains cause noticeable noise throughout the area. Trent also connects to Sullivan Road and Pines Road, which lead south to Interstate 90. Downtown Spokane is 10 miles west on this freeway, and Lake Couer d’Alene is 25 miles east. Spokane Transit Authority operates its bus system throughout the city, and route 96 stops in Trentwood and Spokane Business & Industrial Park.Walkable to East Valley Schools
Three schools are central in the neighborhood, clustered along Wellesley Avenue. Trentwood Elementary gets a C from Niche. East Valley Middle and East Valley High are just down the street, across from one another, and they both score a B-minus. The high school had its first state champion for the women’s 400-meter run in 2024. Its football games are well attended, especially when rival West Valley High comes to town. "East Valley High football doesn’t get a lot of kids for tryouts, but we still love the team,” Els says.Trent Avenue has Underdogs, Lalozy and other local spots
Trent Avenue is known for its industrial businesses, but it also has some local restaurants. Underdogs Sports Pub & Grill is more than a dive bar that serves burgers and pizzas. It’s been around since the early days of Kaiser Aluminum, and it’s had a few different owners. Bryce Els took over the place in 2014, though, and he’s instilled his roots into the building. “I grew up about two blocks away, and I’ve tried to make it a Trentwood pub,” says Els, who painted the exterior green and black in honor of the East Valley Knights. He also put an 8-foot-tall metal knight at the front door. “I want it to be a place where you can come in with your kids before the football games and come in after to celebrate a victory. The school also does a Rabbit Run every year, and we’ve sponsored that race for about a decade.” A half mile west, Lalozy serves coffee, bubble tea and made-from-scratch Asian food. Harvest Foods is between these two restaurants, and it’s the closest grocery store to the neighborhood. This local chain is a bit pricier than bigger stores, so people sometimes travel about 3 miles south to Walmart or Fred Meyer. These grocers are part of a commercial district, centered on Broadway and Sprague avenues; department stores such as Burlington and Kohl’s are nearby.Kayaking on the Spokane River, rock climbing at Mirabeau Point Park
The Spokane River is a major recreation space for Trentwood and Spokane as a whole. Flowing along the neighborhood’s west side, this river is popular for kayaking and fishing, and Plante’s Ferry Sports Complex is close by on its eastern bank. This green space has 5 baseball fields and 13 soccer fields, and its walking paths connect to the Centennial Trail. This 65-mile route goes from northwest Spokane to Lake Couer d’Alene, Idaho, and people use it for hiking and biking. Mirabeau Point Park is also connected to this trail, a few miles south of Trentwood. Here, flat meadows with paved paths shift into wooded hills with dirt trails. A rock climbing area, with 10-plus trad and sport routes, is south along these trails, and Mirabeau Springs is nearby with a waterfall. For additional open space, the Selkirk Mountains are just north of Trentwood.
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Trentwood comes out to Valleyfest
Valleyfest started in the 1990s, and it’s been a September tradition since then. This weekend festival celebrates the Spokane Valley with food, music and vendors, and community volunteers help with setup. On Friday night, the Hearts of Gold Parade cruises down Sprague Avenue, and Mirabeau Point Park fills with crowds on Saturday and Sunday.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jonathan Bich
Jonathan Bich
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
(509) 285-9545
286 Total Sales
5 in Trentwood
$420K - $563K Price Range
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Kaya Kennedy
Kaya Kennedy
Keller Williams Spokane - Main
(509) 796-7395
43 Total Sales
1 in Trentwood
$327,000 Price
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Mike Meyer
Mike Meyer
Selkirk Residential
(509) 498-3868
103 Total Sales
1 in Trentwood
$400,000 Price
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Svetlana Koren
Svetlana Koren
Kelly Right Real Estate of Spokane
(509) 286-2733
73 Total Sales
8 in Trentwood
$120K - $593K Price Range
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John Sheppard
John Sheppard
Best Choice Realty
(509) 822-5482
45 Total Sales
1 in Trentwood
$195,797 Price
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Cambria Henry
Cambria Henry
Haven Real Estate Group
(509) 463-9513
427 Total Sales
3 in Trentwood
$237K - $407K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Valley Mission Park
- Pool
- Trails
- Playground
Discovery Playground
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Mirabeau Meadows Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- River
Plantes Ferry Park & Sports Complex
Half Moon Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Millwood Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Trentwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Trentwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Trentwood, Spokane Valley sell after 90 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Trentwood, Spokane Valley over the last 12 months is $580,000, up 71% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$524,999
Median Sale Price
$580,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$524,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$289,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
71%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$262
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,887
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,968
On par with the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,040 - $1,375 per month
- Somerset Meadows
- 1-3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 586+ Sq Ft
- 4216 N McDonald Rd
- Spokane Valley, WA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,130
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,264
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,063
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
% Population in Labor Force
65.9%
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®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24
/ 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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