Priest River Real Estate... Browse by Zip - 83856
The town of Priest River sits at the confluence of two rivers, the Priest and Pend Oreille Rivers, on the western end of Bonner County, seventy-five miles south of the Canadian Border and seven miles from the Washington State line. Priest River’s economy is currently driven by the timber and tourism industries. In 1892 Italian laborers came to Priest River in droves to lay ties for the Great Northern Railroad and settled east of town and earning Priest River the title of “Little Italy” until the mid-1950s. The town of Priest River was moved to its current location from Keyser’s Slough after the Pend Oreille River flooded in 1894.
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83856 Priest River Idaho Homes and Lifestyle
Age of Homes
There was a housing boom in Priest River
before 1939, but a majority of the present houses were built in 1970s. Fewer houses were built after 2005, but options are available for
those seeking Idaho real estate
in the region.
Home Values
The estimated median value of a home in Priest
River is $181,718. The estimated
median household income is $42,055 with median monthly housing costs averaging
around $702.
Area Information
Built in the 1940s, the Ranch Club Golf Course and Restaurant is a favored
establishment of Priest River
and serves as a place where residents and visitors can practice their game.
The Priest River Timber Day Festival is an annual celebration the last weekend
of July and gives tribute to the cities rich heritage. The event features
Arts & Crafts and Car shows with community events and celebrations for the
entire family.
· The Priest
Lake Museum
offers visitors an opportunity to experience history and heritage.
· Bonner
County has two school districts.
District #83, more commonly known as Bonner County District serves the Priest
River and Priest
Lake areas.
· There are a total of seventeen
schools in the Priest River
area, the top schools being Priest River Elementary and Junior High Schools and
Priest River
Lamanna High School.
· Albeni Falls Dam offers picnic
grounds and an opportunity for viewing the beauty of Priest
River and the Pend
Oreille.
Neighborhoods and Parks
Anyone in the family should be able to find something to do in the area. With
plenty of options and a great atmosphere Priest
River is a place to be. Available
for your enjoyment is:
· Picnicking
at Priest River Park
· Camping,
fishing and swimming at the Riley Creek Recreation Area
· Hiking at the Carey Creek Game
Management Area
· Fishing in the lakes, rivers, and
creeks around Priest River
· Skateboarding at Priest River Skate
Park
Nearby Shopping
There are many stores in Priest River and plenty of opportunity for shopping
whether it is for groceries, outdoor clothing, or Priest River arts and crafts,
giving residents and those seeking Priest River real estate diverse options.
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Listing information last updated on May 17th, 2012 at 12:55am.