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Lake Shore

Lake Shore

Neighborhood in Vancouver, Washington

Clark County 98660, 98665, 98685

$604,622 Average Value
$304 Average Price per Sq Ft
14 Homes For Sale

Trendy businesses and eateries in well-established Lake Shore

Lake Shore is an expansive residential area wedged between Vancouver Lake and Interstate 5. “A lot of those neighborhoods are well-established. People go 20 to 30 years without moving,” says Kori Burke, a Realtor with the Bordak Group, who has over a decade of experience. “A lot of people bought in the area in the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s and just never moved.” Though residents tend to stay a while, buyers will find new construction and recently developed land near the lake shore, along with trendy businesses and restaurants nearby. The neighborhood is also home to well-maintained green spaces and updated fitness centers, though Hazel Dell and its I-5 commercial corridor are a few minutes away.

Homes in the Lake Shore neighborhood have views of Vancouver Lake.
Homes in the Lake Shore neighborhood have views of Vancouver Lake.
Creed Coffee Co. has a bright dining room with plenty of space to work or meet up with friends.
Creed Coffee Co. has a bright dining room with plenty of space to work or meet up with friends.
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Late midcentury homes near Vancouver Lake

Homes in Lake Shore were largely built throughout the second half of the twentieth century and later. Split-level and ranch-style homes constructed at the end of the 1960s and throughout the 1970s—sometimes with midcentury modern touches—come on generous lots, fetching between $400,000 and $600,000. Boat and recreational vehicle (RV) parking, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), she-sheds, patios and outdoor showers are a few ways residents use their extra outdoor space. New traditional homes from the 1990s and 2000s, as well as new constructions, range from $675,000 to $800,000. Though more recent builds usually come on smaller lots, they often feature carefully cultivated landscaping and other outdoor amenities.

Establishe mid-century rancher homes sit on larger lots with room for your RV.
Establishe mid-century rancher homes sit on larger lots with room for your RV.
Single level homes have traditional and modern design.
Single level homes have traditional and modern design.
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Restaurants and coffee shops surround trendy businesses

Immediately west of the neighborhood, a boutique cycle studio and an indoor golf course flanked by restaurants and coffee shops cover almost a city block. “It’s a very popping place to be,” Burke says. “It’s very popular. Very hipster.” Mahoney’s Public House serves salads, burgers, wraps and paninis, along with an impressive collection of beers on tap. For a stronger beverage, happy hour enthusiasts can head to Los Potrillos for margaritas that can be crafted with over 200 kinds of tequila. Creed Coffee Co. is across the parking lot, brewing locally roasted coffee and espresso drinks. For groceries, residents will have to travel farther east toward Hazel Dell for stores like Fred Meyer, Walmart and WinCo Foods.

Mahoney’s Public House has an impressive collection of beers on tap and serves a tasty burger.
Mahoney’s Public House has an impressive collection of beers on tap and serves a tasty burger.
Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant makes a great margarita that can be crafted with over 200 kinds of tequila.
Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant makes a great margarita that can be crafted with over 200 kinds of tequila.
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Neighborhood fitness center coming up on 70th anniversary

Lake Shore is littered with indoor and outdoor recreation. The Jack Z. Fazio Neighborhood Park has a playground, a sand pit and a half-court basketball court. Farther north, walking paths weave around a playground, a wooden play area, a basketball hoop and a swing set that sit on islands of concrete or mulch amidst Sorenson Neighborhood Park’s open green space. The Cougar Creek Woods Community Park is a sloped clearing between homes that leads into a forested area with trails flanked by scraggly tree trunks and branches covered in moss. The Lake Shore Athletic Club started as a swim club in 1958. Today, membership includes access to indoor and outdoor swimming pools, therapy pools, saunas, athletic courts, a conditioning room and two gymnasiums that are used by various leagues and fitness classes.

The Lake Shore Athletic Club features an indoor and outdoor pool, therapy pools, saunas, athletic courts, a conditioning room and two gymnasiums.
The Lake Shore Athletic Club features an indoor and outdoor pool, therapy pools, saunas, athletic courts, a conditioning room and two gymnasiums.
Sorenson Neighborhood Park features a playground, basketball court and trails throughout its green spaces.
Sorenson Neighborhood Park features a playground, basketball court and trails throughout its green spaces.
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International perspective at Columbia River High School

Children may attend Lake Shore Elementary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche, before enrolling at Jefferson Middle School, which receives a B. Columbia River High School—scoring an A-minus—is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, with a program that draws students from across the county to apply. To prepare its own students for later IB courses, the school’s 9th and 10th grade honors classes have an international perspective. The school’s Student Pathways Center assists with college admission, scholarship, internship and apprenticeship applications, and it takes interested students on nearby college tours.

Children may attend Lake Shore Elementary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche.
Children may attend Lake Shore Elementary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche.
Columbia River High School scores an A- on Niche.
Columbia River High School scores an A- on Niche.
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Between Interstate 5 and another major thoroughfare

The neighborhood is between Lakeshore Avenue and Interstate 5, both of which connect to downtown Vancouver, about 6 miles away. Major thoroughfares like Northwest 78th Street and Northwest 99th Street bridge residential streets to the commercial corridor around Interstate 5. C-Tran maintains a bus route that services the surrounding northwest Vancouver region, and another that brings passengers to downtown.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Portland International

28 min drive

Bus

NW 21st Ave 10400 Block Nb

Bus

NW 9th Ave & 79th St Sb

Bus

NW 78th St & 12th Ave Wb

Bus

NW 9th Ave & 82nd St Sb

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NW 99th St 900 Block Eb

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NW 9th Ave & 92nd St Sb

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NW 78th St & Fruit Valley Rd Wb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Lake Shore US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 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

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$543,000
Median Single Family Price
$560,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$235,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$230,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$304
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Last 12 months Home Sales
97
Months of Supply
1.70
Median List Price
$550,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,547
Median Year Built
1975
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,005
On par with the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,790
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,456
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
798
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
6,835
Median Age
45
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.3%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$126,871
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$144,926

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
31°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

26 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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