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Latah Valley

Latah Valley

Suburban Neighborhood in Spokane, Washington

Spokane County 99203, 99223, 99224
$655,044 Average Value
$167 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Suburban neighborhood with highway access to Spokane

Latah Valley, 6 miles from Downtown Spokane, offers suburban privacy and its own world of amenities. “The neighborhood is close to local highways, so it's super easy to get downtown. It's the best of both worlds here," says Haydn Halsted, Realtor with Real Broker LLC. Homes are surrounded by wooded areas and lined along winding roadways in the southern end of Latah Valley. Adding to its natural privacy, Latah Creek runs along the area, making a physical barrier between Latah and the more residential neighborhoods in Spokane. “Latah Creek forms the largest single tributary to the Spokane River within the city limits,” notes Eric Cook, long time Spokane resident. To the north, homes are closer together with smaller yards and gridded roads. “Latah Valley is often overlooked by visitors to Spokane; it remains quiet with upscale, hillside neighborhoods,” says Cook. The CAP Index score gives Latah Valley a 2 out of 10, with 4 being the national average.

Single-family homes from $230,000

Planned communities are a feature here, offering comfortable suburban living just outside the city. A creek separates the minimal traditional manufactured homes in the Sunny Creek community from the postmodern, Craftsman and new historicism estates of Highland Park and Eagle Ridge. Most communities have well-maintained sidewalks and easy access to public parks. Near Latah Creek, residents reside in communities of manufactured and minimal traditional homes rounding out the area's housing options. Homes in the southern part of Latah Valley range from $370,000 to $600,000 for smaller homes with 3 to 4 bedrooms and $650,000 to $1.5 million for larger homes with 5 to 6 bedrooms. Homes to the north range from $230,000 to $650,000. Manufactured homes throughout the region range from $60,000 to $225,000.

B-plus rated Spokane School District

Students here may attend the Spokane School District, which receives a B-plus from Niche, listed as the third-best school district in the Spokane area. Children attend Mullen Road Elementary, and Sacajawea Middle School, advancing to Lewis and Clark High School. All three institutions receive an A-minus and are listed as some of the best schools in the Spokane area. Students may access the school's digital library for books of varying reading levels and tutoring resources. Sacajawea Middle School has an effective STEM program with project-based learning programs, such as app design, multimedia communications and aerospace engineering. Lewis and Clark High School offers students a variety of college success tools.

Colorful play structures at local parks

The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course, in the neighborhood's southern end, is a vast 18-hole public course. In between homes and forested areas, there are several parks and recreational locations for residents to enjoy. Eagle Ridge Whispering Pines Park has a whimsical play structure that looks like a barn house attached to a tree trunk and open fields for running or summer picnics. Nearby, Forest Ridge Park cultivates an artsy summer camp look with a wood and stone amphitheater, a brightly colored playhouse and playful sculptures around the forested area. Beside Latah Creek, Wentel Grant Park is surrounded by greenery and boasts a play area beside an open field.

Dining in Latah Valley

This community is just 6 miles from Downtown Spokane, but it offers a small collection of eateries and shops that many residents frequent. Locals visit Latah Latte, a locally-owned coffee stand inside a small cottage for a hand-crafted beverage or a light bite. The scent of homemade bread and pastries wafts out of Chaps Diner and Bakery, tempting locals to try the seasonal baked goods or stay for crispy hashbrowns and bacon. On Thursdays, live music adds to the rustic, home-grown ambiance of the local eatery. Next door, Latah Bistro is a favorite for stone-baked pizza with toppings like wild foraged mushrooms with a truffled sherry cream sauce. Yoke’s Fresh Market sells groceries and other necessities.

Route 195 and I-90

Route 195 runs along Latah Valley, offering easy access to Downtown Spokane and Spokane International Airport. A few bus stops are at the neighborhood's northern end, and most are along West Sunset Boulevard near Interstate 90.

Spokane Lilac Festival Brew Fest

Locals visit Downtown Spokane for events throughout the year. In May, residents flock to the urban Riverfront Park to sample beers from the local breweries during the Spokane Lilac Festival Brew Fest. Residents who wish to attend religious services may visit the St. John’s Lutheran Church or the Spokane Christian Church.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Paige Wheelhouse

    Paige Wheelhouse

    eXp Realty, LLC

    (253) 259-3737

    46 Total Sales

    3 in Latah Valley

    $120K - $588K Price Range

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  • Svetlana Koren

    Svetlana Koren

    Kelly Right Real Estate of Spokane

    (509) 286-2733

    73 Total Sales

    1 in Latah Valley

    $53,000 Price

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  • Cambria Henry

    Cambria Henry

    Haven Real Estate Group

    (509) 463-9513

    427 Total Sales

    4 in Latah Valley

    $210K - $700K Price Range

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  • Kirbi Swanson

    Kirbi Swanson

    Responds Quickly

    Treaty Rock Realty

    (208) 518-0786

    80 Total Sales

    1 in Latah Valley

    $324,990 Price

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  • Kelly Stratton

    Kelly Stratton

    Realty One Group Eclipse

    (509) 774-3702

    90 Total Sales

    1 in Latah Valley

    $200,000 Price

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  • Jo Skipper

    Jo Skipper

    American R.E. Associates, Inc

    (509) 302-2480

    78 Total Sales

    3 in Latah Valley

    $82K - $650K Price Range

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Spokane International

9 min drive

Bus

Riverside & A St

Bus

Government Way & G Street

Bus

Sunset & Government Wy

Bus

Sunset & Lindeke

Bus

Riverside & Clarke

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Latah Valley US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Latah Valley Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Latah Valley, Spokane sell after 95 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Latah Valley, Spokane over the last 12 months is $449,950, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$360,000
Median Sale Price
$449,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$330,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$167

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,245
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
2005
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,770
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,606
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

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

Demographics

Total Population
7,114
Median Age
44
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$105,187
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,616

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
54.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.8%

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®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

1 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

25 / 100
Source: Walk Score
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