A mix of outdoors and city-life amenities on the Spokane River
About 200 years ago, massive tree trunks floated down the Spokane River toward William Post’s lumber mill. The settlement around the mill eventually turned into the city of Post Falls. The lumber was used to build pioneer housing across the region. Today, the lumber mill is the site of one of the city’s most popular parks. On the plains north of Post Falls, farmers had to clear tons of rocks from the land before planting potatoes, hay and wheat. Today, those rocks are still in place as berms along the city’s streets and also serve as building materials for the North Country Chapel.
Located between Coeur d’Alene and Spokane, Post Falls offers outdoor amenities and a welcoming community with its own identity. “Coeur d’Alene is a younger, millennial-type feel,” says William Stafford, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker who attended high school in Post Falls. “Post Falls is an average, regular Joe, family-type feel. It’s a big family-oriented community.” Post Falls is home to many houses of worship that add to this community feel. Real Life Church is one of the largest with its own soccer field made of artificial turf. “It’s the only one of its kind in the whole panhandle of Idaho,” says Stafford. “The church did it to facilitate community in [Post Falls.]” The city is also home to several other churches that span different faiths. “There’s a lot of good healthy churches in the area,” says Stafford. “There’s a lot of faith in the community.”
Post Falls is a small town with lots of outdoor ammeneites.
Falls Park features a short walk with amazing views of the river.
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Endless adventures in the Coeur d'Alene forests
Post Falls has two popular parks on either side of the Spokane River. On the north side of the river, Falls Park used to be the site of the city’s lumber mill, and today, it has a fishing pond and overlooks the Post Falls City Dam. On the river’s south side, Q’emiln Park offers 40 acres of outdoor space and a beach that’s roped off a few dozen yards into the river. The park also has a boat launch. Lake Coeur d’Alene is about 10 miles away and is popular for fishing, water skiing and boating. The Idaho Panhandle National Forest is about 16 miles away and offers spots for hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing.
Many locals park their boat at the marina in Post Falls.
Falls Park offers a small green space that locals utilize.
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Growing home communities in Post Falls
The average home price in Post Falls is $498,000, about $75,000 higher than the national average. Growth isn’t explosive in Post Falls; Stafford says it’s steadier. “The growth isn’t incredibly rapid. [Post Falls] has been growing since the 90s and will continue to grow. There’s a lot of land to develop.” Most of the city is comprised of residential neighborhoods, and properties near the Spokane River are sought after. Neighborhoods like Milltown offer renovated condos with easy access to shopping, along with single-family homes. Millworx is one of the city’s newest housing developments. Currently under construction, it has townhomes available for purchase and is located near the Spokane River in the Milltown neighborhood.
Post Falls offers a small town feel that is a short drive from many ammenities.
There are a couple options for condos in Post Falls that sit on the river.
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Major employers in Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene
Employment in the city is spread out across different job sectors. Construction companies, three Walmart Supercenters, Cabella’s and local restaurants all provide jobs in Post Falls. “All the employment is equally distributed among those things,” says Stafford. Post Falls is also in proximity to Spokane, which has employment hubs like Amazon and Avista.
Construction is a large revenue driver of the Post Falls economy.
Walmart and other big box stores are located near Post Falls.
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Post Falls Public Schools
Post Falls School District 273 has a B-minus rating on Niche. The district has seven elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools. The area is also known for its focus on trade schools. Kootenai Technical Education Campus, better known as KTEC, is one of the city’s best-known trade schools and is part of the public school system. It offers courses in auto body collision and repair, cybersecurity, and HVAC.
Post Falls has many schools near the downtown area.
Prairie View Elementary School.
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A mix of shopping and dining options in and near Post Falls
Most of the city’s restaurants are located along Interstate 90. The city has a mix of eateries, from fast-casual restaurants to locally owned taphouses and characterful restaurants. Gross Donuts offers custom donuts that can be ordered in any shape. Burger Bunker food truck and Bunker Bar, are an iconic pair of veteran-owned businesses that offer burgers, beers and trivia nights. “The community appreciates their veterans,” says Stafford. Coeur d’Alene or Spokane are also close enough that shopping trips are relatively quick.
Republic Kitchen + Taphouse
The Bunker Buger is one of the top choices for lunch in Post Falls.
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Getting around Post Falls
The Spokane International Airport is 30 miles away and connects to over 20 destinations. Interstate 90 is the main route through the area and one of the city’s biggest conveniences, thanks to Post Falls’ location between Coeur d’Alene 10 to the east and Spokane 25 miles to the west. The Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital is located in Post Falls, off Interstate 90.
I-90 is a major thoroughfare that offers Post Falls residents quick commuting.
Northern Idaho Advanced Care offers intensive care near Post Falls.
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Diligent Police Force
According to FBI statistics, violent crime in Post Falls dropped by 18.75% and property crime increased by 7.4%. Also according to FBI statistics, violent and property crime rates are slightly lower than national rates.
Post Falls city hall sits at the heart of the city.
Post Falls has a low crime score compared to neighboring cities.
Chris was born and raised in sunny Santa Cruz, California. He graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Business Economic. After moving to Moscow and working in finance for two years, he decided to join Natalie in the real estate industry when realizing there was a huge opportunity to ramp up the level of service and professionalism in our area. Chris brings his love of negotiating, analytical way of thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit to the team. He is already quickly becoming one of the top agents in town. Chris brings edge and innovation to his clients. He studies real estate trends and technology to make sure he is always pioneering with the newest tools that our industry has to offer. He is licensed in both Idaho and Washington. He is one of the owners of Story Real Estate, as well as the Broker, and Listing Specialist.
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