$1,085,649Average Value$422Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Tiny community surrounded by nature
Located 13 miles east of Kent, Ravensdale is a small community of 555 residents. The residential section is sandwiched between two woodsy areas with trails and natural habitats. “It’s very rural; people go out there for privacy or the ability to have acreage at a reasonable price,” says Todd Huizenga, broker at KW Mountains to Sound Realty. Despite its rustic character, the neighborhood is still close to major employers and everyday needs. “It’s removed from the hustle and bustle but close to many up-and-coming municipal amenities,” says Huizenga.
Large custom homes on spacious lots
Ravensdale is a quiet bedroom community of mostly single-family homes. “It has many custom builds and a traditional set of homes from the 1970s,” Huizenga says. Trees and fencing separate houses from one another, and prices tend to be lower compared to some surrounding areas. “I would say it's more affordable for the acreage than Issaquah. Most homes are an acre size or up to 5 to 10 acres,” Huizenga adds. Buyers will find variations of ramblers and contemporary single-family houses with a mix of backdrops; the north side of the neighborhood has taller trees separating neighbors and more acreage, whereas the south end is more suburban with manicured landscaping, limited trees and uniform-looking homes. Prices range from $450,000 to $500,000 for rambler homes under 1,500 square feet and $1.2 million to $2.1 million for custom builds on several acres.
Contemporary homes in Ravensdale fetch the highest prices out of its architectural styles.
While there are many contemporary homes in Ravensdale, some constructions date to the 70s.
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Multiple miles of trails between Black Diamond Open Space and Ravensdale Retreat Natural Area
Ravensdale residents can enjoy an active lifestyle because of the neighborhood's nearby recreation areas. Black Diamond Open Space is a 1,240-acre outdoor area with streams, wetlands and natural habitats; activities include hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Ravensdale Park has multiple baseball and softball fields, and folks can take walks with their pups along its trails. Ravensdale Retreat Natural Area takes up the neighborhood’s east side; the 145-acre park has several multi-use trails. According to Huizenga, there’s plenty of other recreation, including four-wheeling and dirt biking.
Ride the trails at Black Diamond Open Space for some outdoor exercise near Ravensdale.
Ravensdale Park is an active place in the community with ball fields and mazy trails.
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Maple Valley is nearby for all shopping and dining needs
Folks will have to head west toward Maple Valley for shopping and dining. Creative Coffee Brewing is a tiny stand tucked within a strip mall; its menu features an array of hot and cold coffee drinks along with small bites like bagels and acai bowls. Alaska N Dumplings serves many variations of hearty dumplings; people can customize their dishes with a large selection of meats and sauces. Sonora Streak is an upscale Mexican restaurant with a dimly-lit interiors, and locals can get groceries at Safeway, Fred Meyer and Grocery Outlet Bargain Market. Covington is another shopping area that’s 7 miles west, where folks can find national and big box retailers like Costco, Walmart Supercenter and Kohl’s.
Ravensdale residents might enjoy heading to the nearby Creative Coffee Brewing to fuel up.
At nearby Alaska N Dumplings, Ravensdale residents can enjoy a variety of hearty dumplings.
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3-mile drive from assigned schools
Students can attend school through Tahoma School District 409, which earns an A rating from Niche. They can start at Tahoma Elementary, an A-rated kindergarten through fifth-grade school that is the oldest in the district. It was built in 1926 and is sometimes referred to as the Flagship Campus. Summit Trail Middle also earns an A rating from Niche, and students can finish their education at Tahoma Senior High, another A-rated school. The school’s career and technical education program offers classes in health sciences, STEM and business and marketing.
At Tahoma Elementary School, Ravensdale students enjoy an A-rated school according to Niche.
Summit Trail Middle School near Ravensdale also earns an A rating according to Niche.
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32 miles to Seattle and Tacoma
Commuters can utilize Highway 18 and Interstate 90 to reach other cities. “For those that commute, Issaquah is a 10 to 15-minute drive, but most people work in Bellevue, Tacoma, Kirkland or Seattle,” Huizenga says. Ravensdale is 32 miles away from both downtown Seattle and Tacoma, and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 22 miles away. The airport offers nonstop flights to 94 domestic and 33 international destinations.
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Parks in this Area
Black Diamond Open Space
Sawyer Crest Playground II
Sawyer Crest Playground
Henry's Ridge Open Space
Lake Sawyer Regional Park
Ravensdale Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
41 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ravensdale
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ravensdale, WA sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Ravensdale, WA over the last 12 months is $1,189,700, down 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
353
Median Age
37
Population under 18
30.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$139,843
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$165,652
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
47.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.1%
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®
4/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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