Emerson Garfield
Monroe Street
Monroe Street is where everything from grocery stores to bus stops can be found. It is within walking or biking distance from most homes in the Emerson Garfield area and a favorite among locals. Karma Indian Cuisine offers visitors Indian fare and desserts in a dimly lit modern setting with a bar and lounge. Across the street is Gerardo’s Authentic Mexican Food, which offers a drive-thru, large portions and carne asada burritos. Elliotts an urban kitchen offers modern American fare and occasional live music. A local chain, Ladder Coffee Roasters, promises beans ethically roasted in Spokane and serves brunch foods and seasonal pastries. For a night on the town, locals visit Prohibition Gastropub, which also offers brunch and a cocktail of the month. A favorite sports bar in the area is The Hub Tavern. “People are friendlier here,” says Beck. “There’s this old-school Hockey bar; people shout at you when you walk in and it’s cash only. You can’t sit down and have no one talk to you. Someone will buy you a drink.”Riverfront Park and Lilac Bloomsday Run
Residents attend events in Downtown Spokane, where visitors may watch a show at the Metropolitan Theater/Opera House or explore Riverfront Park. On May 5th, the Lilac Bloomsday Association, whose goal is to promote fitness and social improvement, hosts the Lilac Bloomsday Run, where thousands participate in a 12-kilometer race. Registration fees go to a local charity. There are also several concert and event venues in the area. Across the river is the Spokane Arena, where locals can see a concert, monster truck show or a wrestling match. The Spokane Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheater in Riverfront Park that hosts live events under a spider web of lights.Tudor homes near Corbin Park
Homes in the area are in the Craftsman style, with deep-set porches, Tudors and mid-century bungalows around Corbin Park. Closer to the commercial center are homes in the minimal traditional style. The community has wide sidewalks adorned with maple and evergreen trees. Homes are on large lots with fenced-in backyards and open front yards with hedges or a small garden. Housing prices range between $200,000 for one-bedroom minimal traditional dwellings and up to $700,000 for a home near Corbin Park.A-rated North Central High School
Emerson Garfield is served by Spokane Public Schools, receiving a B-plus from Niche. Children East of Monroe Street may attend Garfield Elementary School, receiving a C-plus, for pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. Children west of Monroe Street may attend Audubon Elementary School, also receiving a C-plus, for grades pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. Students may attend North Central High School, receiving an A, serves sixth through 12-grade students. It is listed as the best public high school in Spokane. Students may participate in career and technical education pathways, including subjects such as sports medicine, engineering and digital design.Corbin Park and Emerson Park
Corbin Park, previously a 40-acre racetrack, is a favorite gathering place, with a large lawn for picnicking, a play area, a tennis court and a basketball court. Across the neighborhood is Emerson Park. This casual green space offers a simple lawn with picnic tables, a basketball court and a playground. The park is also close to the Spokane River, where residents can walk or bike along the Centennial Trail that follows the river's path.Route 2 and Spokane Airport
“The roads are vast, and the city is very flat,” says Beck. “It could be an incredible biking city, but it has no infrastructure.” Though there are limited bike lanes, it is possible to bike in the area, but there is a large population of Lime Scooters. The area is mainly car-dependent, with Route 2 bordering the neighborhood. The area has bus stops, primarily on Monroe Street, which lead into downtown. Spokane Airport is 6 miles away and Spokane International Airport is 8 miles away.Important to know
The main thoroughfare in the area is Monroe Street, and it is also the noisiest. “Once you get off Monroe, it’s super quiet,” says Beck. For those looking to attend religious services, residents can attend Spokane Korean Church of Glory to God, Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, Spokane Hope Christian Church and others in the area.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andrew Graham
Andrew Graham
Avalon 24 Real Estate
(509) 635-3851
275 Total Sales
3 in Emerson Garfield
$280K - $550K Price Range
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Steven Silbar
Steven Silbar
John L Scott, Inc.
(509) 512-0508
121 Total Sales
1 in Emerson Garfield
$276,000 Price
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Nancy Wynia
Nancy Wynia
Windermere Manito, LLC
(509) 479-3992
49 Total Sales
1 in Emerson Garfield
$439,900 Price
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Kim Hynes
Kim Hynes
Responds QuicklyWindermere Valley
(509) 285-9934
106 Total Sales
1 in Emerson Garfield
$242,000 Price
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Brenda Burk
Brenda Burk
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Schneidmiller
(208) 768-3567
293 Total Sales
2 in Emerson Garfield
$264K - $475K Price Range
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Jonathan Bich
Jonathan Bich
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
(509) 285-9545
286 Total Sales
2 in Emerson Garfield
$151K - $375K Price Range
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Byrne Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Clark Playfield
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
Huntington Park
- Picnic Area
- River
- Waterpark
A. M. Cannon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Riverfront Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Ice Age floods Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Skateboard
Corbin Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Emerson Garfield | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Emerson Garfield Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Emerson Garfield, Spokane sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Emerson Garfield, Spokane over the last 12 months is $305,500, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$325,000
Median Sale Price
$305,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$306,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
144
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$188
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,816
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
1909
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,921
On par with the national average
1,927
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,525 - $2,390 per month
- Millennium Monroe
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 652+ Sq Ft
- 2002 N Monroe St
- Spokane, WA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,093
Median Age
38
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,790
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,835
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
23.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
39''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45
/ 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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