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Quiet Vancouver suburb’s shopping scene finds new life
North Garrison Heights was once a sleepier neighborhood, with community parks scattered between homes from the midcentury and the 1990s. More popular stores and restaurants that settled in the neighborhood’s shopping center energized the neighborhood, which is advantageously located between Interstates 5 and 205, about 7 miles away from downtown Vancouver. “People are drawn there,” says Dawn Beaudoin, a broker with Realty ONE Group Prestige, referring to the shopping center, The Mill, that found new life in the neighborhood since her childhood days there. “It was going downhill—things were coming and going. But in the last 10 years, good, established businesses have come in and there was a revitalization, and houses started being renovated.”
Midcentury homes with larger yards add appeal
Homes priced below averages in both the Portland metro area and the country make up a large portion of the housing stock in North Garrison Heights. Ranch-style homes from the 1960s often come on lots ranging from a little under a quarter of an acre to a third of an acre, roomy enough to accommodate recreational vehicles, boats, sheds or additional dwelling units. “[North Garrison Heights] has a little more character than the newer neighborhoods, which can look all the same,” Beaudoin says. “It also has bigger lot sizes. [Buyers] won’t get as much elsewhere.” More recent bungalows from the late 1990s tend to come on smaller lots, though both home styles range from $430,000 to $550,000. New traditional homes with Craftsman details flaunt large picture windows, flooding interior space with natural light. Constructed throughout the 1990s, these homes fetch between $615,000 and $650,000.
Bless your Heart Burgers, bagels, Bolognese and more
The shopping center known as The Mill in the southwest of the neighborhood has reenergized the area, driving traffic to local restaurants like Bless Your Heart Burgers and Woody’s Tacos, a casual stop-in for tacos of all sorts, enchiladas and Mexican corn. Residents can start their mornings strong with Seize the Bagel, a family-owned café that offers 20 different flavors of bagels—from Snickerdoodle to asiago and bacon chive cheddar—stuffed with sandwich ingredients and generous layers of cream cheese. For a more upscale meal, Nostra Tavola crafts pizzas, pasta dishes and other artfully plated meals that come drizzled with sauces and punctuated with garnishes. Farther east, a Walmart Supercenter, Trader Joe’s and Fred Meyer offer several grocery shopping options.
Access to downtown Vancouver, Interstates 5 and 205
Mill Plain Boulevard is a main thoroughfare that runs along the southern border of the neighborhood, home to PeaceHealth Hospital and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. The road leads to Interstate 5 and downtown Vancouver, about 7 miles west, as well as several grocery stores slightly east of the neighborhood. National grocery chains are scattered around Interstate 205, which commuters can take to Portland and Portland International Airport, also roughly 7 miles away. The neighborhood is situated slightly north of Washington state Route 14, which is usually a faster route to downtown Vancouver. The C-TRAN's Vine on Mill Plain rapid transit bus line runs along Mill Plain Boulevard, connecting to downtown Vancouver.
Eight baseball diamonds at David Douglas Park
Homes in the neighborhood's north back up to Meadowbrook Marsh and the beginning of the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail, which hikers and cyclists can follow for about 8 miles west to Vancouver Lake. The area is also dotted with smaller neighborhood green spaces, like John and Magrette Coop Park, which has a playground and swing set. Next door to North Garrison Heights, David Douglas Park is the largest community park in the city. With eight baseball diamonds, Columbia Little League and the Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation Softball program have claimed the park as their stomping grounds.
2023 National Science Bowl Regional champions
Children in the neighborhood may start their public schooling at Marrion Elementary School, which receives a C grade from Niche. They may then move forward to Wy’East Middle School, which maintains a C-plus, before attending at Mountain View High School, earning an A-minus. The high school is rich with extracurricular activities—it’s home to 63 after-school clubs, including the debate team, astronomy club, weightlifting club and art club, and it’s also the winner of the National Science Bowl regional in 2023. Alternatively, high school students may apply for the Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, which receives a B-plus.
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Parks in this Area
Father Blanchet Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Meadowbrook Park
Bike Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
David Douglas Park
Baseball/Softball
Parking Lot
John & Margrette Coop Park
Shady Oaks
Trails
Playground
Van Vleet Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Portland International
14 min drive
Bus
Mill Plain & 92nd Ave Wb
Bus
Mill Plain & 90th Ave Wb
Bus
Mill Plain & Lieser Rd Wb
North Garrison Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Garrison Heights, Vancouver sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in North Garrison Heights, Vancouver over the last 12 months is $475,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Mid-Century Charm + Modern Flexibility in Desirable Garrison Heights. Charming 3-bed, 1.5-bath home with landscaped yard, expansive deck, and a bright indoor/outdoor layout. Updated throughout, this well-maintained gem has been owned by one family since 1967 and recently served as a profitable short-term rental. Features include new plumbing, mini-split HVAC, and a converted office/laundry wing.
Highly desirable 3 Bedrooms,1 1/2 Bath Ranch Home in The Heights near Peace Health Hospital. This home sits on a 13,606 sq ft lot in a culdesac that is fenced with Multiple sheds and Woodshed. large covered dog kennel. The home features real hardwood floors with a large carpeted family room with a beautiful floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Updated interior paint as well as an updated kitchen
SINGLE STORY HOME IN TREE CANOPYStep in to the scent of Star Jasmine. High ceiling Living/Dining Room with oak hardwood floors flows into the Kitchen/Family room: high ceiling, skylights, granite kitchen island, gas fireplace, coved hallway with skylight. Remodeled tile Bath,granite counter, walk in shower. Master suite with full Bath, walk in closet, Reading Nook looking out at garden and
Welcome to the new and improved 8009 NE 16th Street, an enchanting residence of comfort and charm nestled in fir trees on a quiet Cul de Sac. From the all new front porch and stairs you will get to celebrate not only sunsets, the beautiful vista but in the distance Mt. St. Helens. Inside you are greeted by the Living Area with lots of windows, built-ins, even room enough for your Dining Table.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,200
Median Age
44
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,164
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,128
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.7%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.4%
Advanced Degrees
15.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
33/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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