Why Live in Fircrest
Fircrest, located in east Vancouver, stretches east from Interstate 205 and features a mix of housing styles, including ranch-style homes with spacious lots and contemporary houses on smaller plots. The neighborhood is less than a mile from schools, shopping centers, and office parks. Fircrest's northern boundary runs along Northeast 18th Street, while its southern boundary extends to Mill Plain Boulevard. The area includes health care providers like Kaiser Permanente’s Mill Plain One health clinic and various law offices and government agencies. Fircrest was farmland until the mid-1960s, and remnants of this history can be seen at the Powerlines U-Pick Farm. The neighborhood is characterized by winding suburban streets shaded by mature Douglas fir trees, though sidewalks are sparse. Large open spaces, such as the high voltage transmission line corridor and the 80-acre Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, interrupt the street grid. Fircrest Park and LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park offer walking paths, playgrounds, and open fields. The Firstenburg Community Center, adjacent to LeRoy Haagen Park, features an indoor pool, gymnasium, climbing wall, and fitness center. Fircrest Elementary, Cascade Middle School, and Evergreen High School, managed by Evergreen Public Schools, serve the neighborhood. Dining options include Abhiruchi Indian Cuisine, Birrieria Carlos, Final Draft Taphouse, I Heart Gyro, and Youskyme Teriyaki. Fircrest is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fircrest a good place to live?
Fircrest is a good place to live, receiving 3.8 stars from its residents. Fircrest is considered car-dependent and very bikeable with some transit options. Fircrest is a suburban neighborhood. Fircrest has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.5 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $87,884 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 24.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Fircrest are renters, with 58.7% of residents renting and 41.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Fircrest can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Fircrest neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Fircrest?
The median home price in Fircrest is $379,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $75,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,960 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $84K a year to afford the median home price in Fircrest. The average household income in Fircrest is $88K.
What are the best public schools in Fircrest?
The best public schools that serve Fircrest are:
What are the best private schools in Fircrest?
The best private schools that serve Fircrest are:
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Are home prices dropping in Fircrest?
Yes, home prices in Fircrest are down 17% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Fircrest, WA
On average, homes in Fircrest, Vancouver sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fircrest, Vancouver over the last 12 months is $370,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$370,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$355,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$120,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$200
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median List Price
$379,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%
