Burnt Bridge Creek lies among Vancouver, Washington’s eastern suburbs, just 25 minutes from downtown Portland. The Portland area’s iconic towering fir trees dot back yards and public green spaces while landscaped front lawns sit behind well-maintained sidewalks. Named for the bubbling tributary that lies north of the neighborhood, Burnt Bridge Creek lies on the edge of rural Washington, with views of the southern Cascade mountains visible from its residential streets.
Burnt Bridge Creek
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Homes
The houses in Burnt Bridge Creek are relatively new, compared to suburbs closer to the city’s center, with few homes built before the 1970s. “You get a mix of newer builds and well-established homes here,” says Ken Rosengren, a local real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Premier Partners. “And it's a walkable community. Everyone is within walking distance of the elementary school, and the amenities of 162nd aren’t far away.” Ranch-style houses and Colonial Revivals make up most of the market, with two-bedroom options starting in the upper $300,000s. Four-bedroom, multi-story builds with over 2,000 square feet sell for between $475,000 and $550,000. Fully renovated late 20th-century homes and modern craftsman-style homes built in the past 5 years often go for over $600,000. Additionally, most homes here feature attached, front-facing two-car garages and fenced in quarter-acre back lots.
Schools
Families here are served by Evergreen Public Schools, and young kids can start their K-12 careers at Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary School, which earns a C-plus overall grade from Niche and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12-1. Pacific Middle School earns a B-minus rating and offers a variety of extracurricular offerings, from dance team to Dungeons & Dragons club. After the eighth grade, students can attend Union High School, which earns an impressive A-minus grade and is the 5th best public high school in Clark County, according to Niche. Union is also the 10th-best high school in Washington for athletes, with 25 sports teams, including bowling, dance and fastpitch softball.
Shopping and Dining
The neighborhood's two closest grocery stores, Safeway and Walmart Supercenter, are two miles north of Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary School on Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard. This is also where locals can eat at top-rated restaurants like Goldie’s Barbecue, where patrons savor southern-style barbecue dishes from fried okra and collard greens to beef brisket and pork ribs. Presso Coffee Co. is five minutes down the road and offers hot cups of Joe with latte art and a small selection of breakfast options. “Growth of major employers is likely going to bring more buyers to the area in upcoming years,” Rosengren says. “Amazon is developing a warehouse just north of Burnt Bridge Creek.”
Parks
At Fir Garden Park, visitors walk along the paved loop path shaded by towering firs while parents watch their kids on the playground. When the rainy weather that the Pacific Northwest is known for subsides, folks can also head to Nikkei Park where, along with a paved path and dinosaur-themed playground, locals will find a basketball court and picnic pavilion.
Transportation
Northeast 39th and 49th streets can take residents west toward I-205 or Route 500, with downtown Vancouver located 10 miles west. Additionally, Vancouver’s C-TRAN bus system has numerous stops along 39th Street and Portland International Airport is a 20-minute drive south.
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Jillian Pillow
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nick Shivers
Nick Shivers
Keller Williams PDX Central
(971) 232-4415
1,288 Total Sales
2 in Burnt Bridge Creek
$395K - $455K Price Range
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Dylan Overton
Dylan Overton
Handris Realty Company
(360) 323-6275
67 Total Sales
1 in Burnt Bridge Creek
$609,660 Price
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Leigh Calvert
Leigh Calvert
Responds QuicklyCascade Hasson Sotheby's International Realty
(469) 815-7038
253 Total Sales
1 in Burnt Bridge Creek
$385,000 Price
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Chana Dolbey
Chana Dolbey
Century 21 Northstar
(360) 803-2802
108 Total Sales
2 in Burnt Bridge Creek
$345K - $350K Price Range
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Gina Nehring
Gina Nehring
Realty Pro West LLC
(360) 803-4746
185 Total Sales
2 in Burnt Bridge Creek
$405K - $530K Price Range
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Leah Higgins
Leah Higgins
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HS NW
(360) 803-4801
157 Total Sales
4 in Burnt Bridge Creek
$421K - $500K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Harmony Ridge Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Lauren Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Landover-Sharmel Community Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Nikkei Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Fir Garden Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Diamond Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
2/4/2016
Niche Review
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Burnt Bridge Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Burnt Bridge Creek, Vancouver sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Burnt Bridge Creek, Vancouver over the last 12 months is $475,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$489,900
Median Sale Price
$475,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$493,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
69
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$322
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,699
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1992
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,557
Below the national average
1,925
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Saturday, Sep 1311am - 3pm
$575,000
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,192 Sq Ft
- 14208 NE 51st St
- New 2 days ago
This spacious home offers a functional layout with no carpet on the main level and durable vinyl flooring throughout. The living and dining areas flow easily into the kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, upgraded Bosch dishwasher, farmhouse sink, pantry, recessed lighting, and an eating bar. The family room includes a wood-burning fireplace, mini-split heating and
Kelly Muscarella Keller Williams-Premier Prtnrs
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$673,999
- 5 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,618 Sq Ft
- 4219 NE 157th Ct
Spacious 5-Bedroom + Office Home Backing to a Park, tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac with a cozy gas fireplace, an open kitchen with granite counters, gas stove, and other stainless-steel appliances are included. Fresh new LVP flooring in all the main living spaces. Central air keeps things comfortable year-round. The huge primary suite features a spacious walk-in closet, a separate soaking tub
Myra BrockPremiere Property Group, LLC(360) 854-5951 -
$499,900
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,596 Sq Ft
- 15205 NE 47th St
This is the one you’ve been waiting for—immaculately updated, move-in ready, and perfectly nestled in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood in Vancouver’s coveted Evergreen School District. Thoughtfully maintained and extensively improved by its former owners, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is bursting with quality upgrades, natural light, and comfort-driven details.Set on a private lot with
Peter CutileParker Brennan Real Estate(360) 539-8287 -
$530,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,981 Sq Ft
- 15416 NE 47th Cir
- New 16 days ago
Have you been waiting for a home that greets you with a blooming dogwood tree in the front yard and even gives you a peek-a-boo view of Mt. St. Helens? What if you could move into a place where the interior was freshly painted in 2025 and the exterior refreshed in 2017, so the hard work has already been done for you? How would it feel to step onto laminate hardwood floors & wall-to-wall carpeting
Chris Nye MLS4owners.com
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,232
Median Age
39
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,768
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,785
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.1%
College Graduates
19.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19
/ 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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