$1,031,775Average Value$468Average Price per Sq Ft
Cedar River setting northeast of Maple Valley
Dorre Don is on the Cedar River in Hobart, a community south of Issaquah. It's a rural area northeast of Maple Valley, a city of about 28,000 people. "The area is sought after for a few reasons. One is because it has amazing mountain views," says Dawn Rushton, real estate broker with Dawn Rushton Real Estate Group. She's a long-time area resident and has been a broker since 1984. Another plus of living in Hobart is convenient access to highways with state Routes 18 and 169 to the west.
Rushton describes a rural setting where they hear people shooting guns in the woods and, the next moment, see a neighbor flying their helicopter home from the city. "It's a mixed bag. You either have somebody living in a van down by the river or in a mansion."
Dorre Don homes are often surrounded by densely wooded land.
The Dorre Don area has quintiesntial PNW beauty.
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The Dorre Don Natural Area, the Cedar River Trail
Within Dorre Don, there are some small residential area parks like Patrick's Faire Park and Belmont Woods Park. The Dorre Don Natural Area includes land on both sides of the Cedar River. King County manages the 70-acre area. The river is ecologically important as a pathway for various species of native salmon. The Cedar River Trail, more than 17 miles in its entirety, passes by Dorre Don on its stretch from Landsburg to Lake Washington in Renton. A section here was built on a former rail line. Railroad trestle bridges pass over Upper and Lower Dorre Don Way. Wilderness trailheads in northern Hobart include Tiger Mountain Trailhead and Taylor Mountain Forest Trailhead.
This scenic bridge over the Cedar River is a common place for Dorre Don Locals to get some sun.
Admire the colors changing with the seasons in the Dorre Don Natural Area.
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Riverfront and hillside homes in Dorre Don
Following the river's bends is Dorre Don Way Southeast, which has a section called Upper Dorre Don Way Southeast. The two-lane road has forested, hilly and curving sections, much of it with guardrails. Lots are large and spaced out, and many homes are set back, with a long driveway leading off the road. Lower Dorre Don Way is a single-lane road and even closer to the river, with some homes perched just steps away from the water. "If someone says they live on the river and says 'Dorre Don,' you know they live down in that gulley," Rushton says.
Dorre Don has some housing variety, though inventory on the market is limited. There are 1950s to 1980s ramblers of 1,200 to 2,300 square feet, which have sold for $750,000 to $925,000 in recent years. Custom homes of 2,800 to 4,700 square feet date to the 1980s through the 2010s. Prices range from $1.2 to $1.8 million.
This home in Dorre Don features immaculate landscaping.
Dorre Don colors are phenomenal year round.
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State Routes 18 and 169, DART Route 907
Rushton says getting on SR-18 and SR-169 from this rural area can be quicker and easier than from interior neighborhoods in Maple Valley. Hobart has a lot of open space and fewer traffic and stop signs. From Dorre Don, the drive to Bellevue is about 20 miles; it’s about 27 miles to Seattle.
Though public buses don't travel Hobart's interior rural roads, DART Route 907 buses run along a fixed route on the western side. One stop is Maple Valley Park & Ride on Black Diamond Road Southeast, adjacent to SR-169.The route goes from Black Diamond to the Renton Transit Center.
Dorre Don locals have access to surrounding areas via State Route 18.
Dorre Don locals have access to King County Metro Bus Systems.
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Limited retail in Hobart, a few miles to Maple Valley
There aren't many places to shop in Hobart. Typical businesses include farms, wedding venues and equine boarding, riding and rescue facilities. Family owned Hobart Farms Nursery stocks plants suitable for the Pacific Northwest and offers classes, workshops and special events. About 5 miles from Dorre Don is the Hobart Post Office and Hobart Food Market, a family owned grocery store and gas station.
A few businesses are within a mile or two from Dorre Don Homes. Close to state Routes 18 and 169 are Rainier Valley Coffee and what began as a food truck turned regional chain, Cascadia Pizza. A fireplace store and an auto detailing shop are among the other businesses.
It's just a few miles from Dorre Don to stores and eateries on the other side of the river in Maple Valley. The Lost Dutchman Sports Bar is open until 2 a.m. and has pool tables, karaoke and live music nights. UVA Furem Winery has a family-owned wine label, tasting room and several wine clubs. There's a QFC grocery store and butcher shop Shawn's Quality Meats & Smokehouse.
The Hobart Food Mart features a charming old gas pump and deli near Dorre Don.
Head 5 minutes from Dorre Don, to downtown Maple Valley for a wide array of shopping options.
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Shadow Lake Elementary, Maple View Middle, Tahoma High
Shadow Lake Elementary School and Maple View Middle School both earn A-minus grades from Niche. Tahoma High School receives an A. Shadow Lake — with about 500 students — is the smallest school in the Tahoma School District, which has about 9,000 students.
Shadow Lake Elementary School in Outlying Issaquah, WA
Tahoma Senior High School
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Arboretum events, the Maple Valley Farmers Market
Hobart residents are likely to attend Maple Valley's events. The Lake Wilderness Arboretum hosts free live concerts and performances, summer camps for kids and a fall plant sale. Maple Leaf Movement holds yoga classes in the garden and pay-as-you-can Shakespearean productions are presented in partnership with Emerald Theater. The Maple Valley Farmers Market is held on Saturdays from May through October at the Maple Valley Legacy Site. That parcel of land includes dog-friendly trails like the Gnome Trail and the Legacy Loop.
Cedar River and Issaquah Creek flooding risks
Flooding has sometimes affected the area, contributing to erosion and damaging residential properties. King County compiles a flood season report, which includes Cedar River statistics. King County Flood Country District's multiyear plan includes Dorre Don neighborhood improvements. The county has sandbag distribution programs in place. King County also has a flood warning system accessible online and via an app. Additionally, residents can sign up for the email or phone flood alert messaging system. Potentially dangerous conditions may require evacuation measures.
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Parks in this Area
Fred v habernicht rotary park
The Pipe Line Trail
Cedar River Trail
Dorre Don Natural Area
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
32 min drive
Bus
Sr 169 & SE 216th Pl
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Dorre Don
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dorre Don, Hobart sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Dorre Don, Hobart over the last 12 months is $1,399,785, up 45% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Vacant lot perfectly located right between Maple Valley, Shadow Lake & Hobart. Close to 2 highways, HWY-169 and HWY-18. Privacy with surrounding nature and zoned RA5. Convenience at your door with adjacent commercial businesses to the west and residential community to the east. 5 minute commute into downtown.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
908
Median Age
45
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$167,816
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$172,308
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
College Graduates
52.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
11/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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