Terrace Heights, WA Condo for Sale

Terrace Heights, WA, is an unincorporated community just outside Yakima, separated by Interstate 82 and the Yakima River. Known for its agricultural output, the Yakima Valley produces hops, apples, cherries, pears, and spearmint. Terrace Heights is home to the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, a significant local employer. The area features larger lots and quieter streets, contributing to higher home values compared to Yakima. Housing styles range from ranch-style homes and cottages built between 1930 and 1980 to new traditional homes developed from the early 2000s onwards. The community also includes several 55+ manufactured home communities. Residents enjoy outdoor activities at the 260-acre Yakima Sportsman State Park and the 117-acre Yakima Country Club, which offers a private golf course, pool, and restaurant. Dining options are limited, with a few coffeeshops and fast-casual restaurants, but more extensive amenities are available in nearby Yakima. Terrace Heights is zoned for East Valley School District No. 90, which has a good rating. The area experiences 300 days of sunshine annually but has moderate to high wildfire risk and some flood risk along the Yakima River. Terrace Heights is served by the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office, which reported a 14% decrease in crime from 2022 to 2023. The community is car-dependent, with no public transit, and is located near MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital and Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field.