Bemiss
Railroad-era cottages and bungalows
Many of the cottages and bungalows that line Bemiss’ streets date back to when the neighborhood was first developed in the early 20th century. “Much like this whole area, there's a little bit of everything sprinkled in,” Muglia says. “Craftsman and bungalow houses abound from the railroad era. And there are brand new modern architecture houses with 1920s Craftsman features. It’s a mark of history.” Most homes in the neighborhood list for $250,000 to $400,000. Residents enjoy large back decks for entertaining and spacious yards with garden beds, some even coming with small greenhouses. Many Bemiss homes have detached garages and covered front porches.Rogers High’s historic Art Deco design
Most neighborhood kids attend local public schools, which are overseen by the Spokane Public School District. Bemiss Elementary has a B-minus grade on Niche and runs a popular Active4Youth program, which meets in Hays Park to provide fun competitions for kids. Shaw Middle School has a C grade and shares space with the Spokane Public Library’s Hillyard branch, which offers after-school programming for students. Rogers High has a B-minus grade and is known for its Art Deco architecture, which has landed it on the National Register of Historic Places.Hays Park and Andrew Rypien Field
The 9-acre Hays Park features a popular playground, and plans are underway for ungraded benches, LED lighting, a paved pathway and a new trail planted with trees and edible flowers. The park hosts the popular Music Under the Oaks series every summer, where local and regional bands perform, giant bubble wands are given to kids and in the past, they’ve had drone and instrument-making demos. Former NFL quarterback and Spokane resident Mark Rypien is the reason Andrew Rypien Field came to life. “There was this area in Bemiss that needed some TLC, and he came in with some other community sponsors and created Rypien field,” Muglia says. “It’s been a great space for kids’ sports team to come out.” Named after his son, the space was formerly a car and appliance junkyard.Market Street shops and restaurants
While Bemiss is primarily residential, the neighborhood is less than a mile from Hillyard’s retail corridor, which centers around Market Street and features a unique combination of old-school thrift shops and vibrant eateries, along with the neighborhood Safeway supermarket. "You're basically right next door to Hillyard," says Realtor Cody Snow of Keller Williams Spokane, "which has got the best antique shops in town, not to mention some great restaurants." Those looking for major department stores and chain retailers can head to Division Street and Northtown Mall, located just 2 miles west of Bemiss. As for local dining options, the stretch of Market Street that forms the neighborhood's east border is home to a couple of the most popular restaurants in town, including highly-rated Rincon Taptio and the iconic Knight’s Diner. The historic 1906 train car restaurant is known for its silver dollar pancakes.Getting Downtown
Major thoroughfares such as North Division Street and North Nevada Street provide easy access to and from Bemiss, connecting residents to Downtown Spokane, which is 4 miles away by car. Public transportation is readily available, with multiple bus routes running along Market Street and Empire Avenue. Cycling is an increasingly popular method of commuting in the neighborhood, particularly via the Centennial Bike Trail, which runs along the southern edge of the neighborhood.Bemiss community events
As a close community, Bemiss has an active council that hosts regular potlucks, neighborhood cleanups, annual holiday shows and National Night Out block parties. Muglia says there’s a big push for community gardens, so council members have brought in non-profit, Growing Neighbors. “They’ve helped people utilize their yards for growing gardens again,” she says. “It’s a great concept, and the main push was to help those in need have access to more food.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Robin DeRuwe
Robin DeRuwe
Kelly Right Real Estate of Spokane
(509) 519-4862
27 Total Sales
2 in Bemiss
$186K - $269K Price Range
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John Kennedy
John Kennedy
Windermere Valley
(509) 646-7822
77 Total Sales
3 in Bemiss
$286K - $350K Price Range
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Jamie Reyes
Jamie Reyes
eXp Realty, LLC
(509) 402-1743
67 Total Sales
1 in Bemiss
$239,900 Price
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Jonathan Bich
Jonathan Bich
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
(509) 285-9545
286 Total Sales
5 in Bemiss
$150K - $420K Price Range
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Sabrina Jones-Schroeder
Sabrina Jones-Schroeder
EXIT Real Estate Professionals
(509) 381-0273
153 Total Sales
1 in Bemiss
$375,000 Price
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Kaya Kennedy
Kaya Kennedy
Keller Williams Spokane - Main
(509) 796-7395
43 Total Sales
2 in Bemiss
$250K - $320K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Rochester Heights Park
Andrew Rypien Park
Minnehaha Park
Mission Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Chief Garry Park
Hays Park
Beacon Hill
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bemiss | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bemiss Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bemiss, Spokane sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bemiss, Spokane over the last 12 months is $365,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$452,990
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$385,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$556,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$399,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
151
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$270
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,452
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1946
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,658
Below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
989
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
705
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$950 - $1,750 per month
- The Rosewood Apartments
- Studio-4 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 400+ Sq Ft
- 2309-2311 E Euclid Ave
- Spokane, WA
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$1,215 - $1,455 per month
- The Flats on Liberty
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 575+ Sq Ft
- 3001 E Liberty Ave
- Spokane, WA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,396
Median Age
37
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,906
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,789
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.5%
College Graduates
16.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
39''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Suburban living in a city setting 3 miles from Downtown Spokane
Hillyard
Former railroad town with a celebrated history and lots of local shopping
Logan
College-centered historic neighborhood 2 miles from Downtown Spokane
Whitman
A quiet residential neighborhood that's close to major shopping centers
Minnehaha
Hot spot for outdoor fun with great views of the Spokane River and Beacon Hills
Emerson Garfield
Historic planned community 2 miles from Downtown Spokane
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