219.43 Juniper Rd Connell, WA 99326

219.43 acres bordering the City of Connell. The property consists of a 2 acre parcel in the city limits of Connell and the remaining 217.43 acres are located within the city's Urban Growth Boundary and is currently zoned 1-2 General Industrial Zone which also allows for all of the C-3 General Business Zone uses. The property is fairly level allowing for easier development.

Land

Phase 1 environmental completed with no issues noted on subject property.


Recreation

The City of Connell owns and maintains an excellent system of parks,and recreational facilities for the benefit of residents who live in the City and surrounding rural communities. These facilities contribute greatly to the overall quality of life and are well loved and used by residents of all ages.



There are many places to hunt waterfowl near Connell, Washington, including:













WDFW-managed areas:The Windmill Ranch Unit, Mesa Lake Unit, and Bailie Memorial Youth Ranch all have small ponds and lakes for hunting.The Sunnyside Snake River Wildlife Area has several units that are managed for waterfowl hunting.








Waterfowl Habitat & Access Program (WHAP):This program provides public access to duck and goose hunting in the North Puget Sound area.








Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge:This refuge allows waterfowl hunting in public areas during the regular Washington State hunting seasons.








North Potholes:This area is located on the Potholes Wildlife Area west of Moses Lake.








Winchester Ponds:This area is located on the Desert Wildlife Area west of Moses Lake.








Eagle Lakes Ranch Lodge:This lodge offers duck hunting with open water and a variety of blinds.





Region & Climate

Connell, Washington has an annual average high temperature of 64F and an annual average low temperature of 39F.The average annual precipitation is 8.7 inches


History

Connell is a vibrant rural community in Eastern Washington that wasestablished in 1883 as a railroad stop called Palouse Junction. The community later became known as Connell, named after Northern Pacific Station Agent, Joseph Connell. The Connell Post Office was authorized in January 1887.


Location

The City of Connell is located in Franklin County, about 35 miles north of Pasco. Connell is known for its parks, school district, corrections center, and neighborhoods. The town, originally called Palouse Junction, developed from a railroad station and homestead settlement in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Completion of the transcontinental rail line through the area in 1883 brought growth to the tiny settlement. The Connell post office opened in 1887. The area was platted in 1903. Connell incorporated as a city in 1910. By the 1930s new businesses flourished. By 2020, the population had increased to more than 6,000. Throughout its history, Connell has maintained its strong sense of community in a small-town setting.