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Longview Washington Real Estate |
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If you are currently in the market looking to buy or sell a home in the Longview Washington area this page will provide links to all available Longview Washington homes for sale, real estate and Longview neighborhoods information, local community web pages, relocation information, local images, home evaluation and much more. |
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About Longview Washington | |
Longview Washington is located in the Midwestern side of Cowlitz County in Southwest Washington and is the largest city in the County. But don't let the name "city" mislead you, Longview is the home of genuine, warmth and friendly people which gives the city a comfortable and safe "small town" atmosphere. The uniqueness and beauty of the city makes it very appealing to residents and visitors alike.
Longview was built in the early 1920s. The overall size of the city covers approximately 13.7 square miles and is the home of approximately 38,000 residents. With the city's convenient location, (only 50 miles north of Portland OR and 126 miles south of Seattle) and easy access to major transportation corridors including interstate I-5, the Columbia River, and a major rail line it has attracted many business and National Retail Stores in the last few years, becoming the quickest growing city in Cowlitz County.
This fishermen's paradise community is nestled between the banks of the largest two rivers in the Northwest; the Columbia and Cowlitz Rivers and is a short 75 minutes east of the Pacific Ocean. Among its many attractions in the middle of the city stands the breath taking 3 1/2 miles long, Lake Sacajawea Park, where you can enjoy jogging, walking, fishing, canoing, picnicking and the beautiful Japanese Garden. Be sure to visit the historic Down Town to explore some of the unique restaurant, galleries and shops. If golf is your idea of fun, visit the beautiful and relaxing Mint Valley Golf Course to brush up on your game.
The weather in Longview for the majority of the year is cloudy with mild rain and temperature averaging 51 F, with a yearly average precipitation of 45 inches. Nine months out of the year the weather is cloudy and rainy. The other three months (July, August and most of September), is Summer with average temperatures in the mid 80s, with a couple of weeks getting close to the 100s. Two bad Winter months (December and January) with average temperatures in the low 30s with a couple of weeks of freezing temperatures with some snow in the surrounding hills and some in town if we get lucky.
The eleven neighborhoods which Longview is divided in to provide real estate opportunity for people of all walks of life. In Longview, depending on your needs, you'll find the typical neighborhood fixer-upper for under $100,000 or you can also find the newer costume build home with acres, city and river views for over a $1000.000 and everything in between. Below you'll find some other facts and city information you might find useful:
College/Universities in Longview:
• Lower Columbia College - Location: 1600 Maple; (360) 442 2000 = Website: www.lcc.ctc.edu
Other colleges/universities near Longview:
• Clark College - about 40 miles; Vancouver WA = Website: www.Clark.edu
• University of Portland about 41 miles; Portland, OR = Website: www.up.edu/
• Portland Estate University - about 49 miles; Portland OR, Website: www.pdx.edu/
• Lewis and Clark College - about 51 miles; Portland OR, = Website: www.Clark.edu/
• Portland Community College - about 56 miles; Portland OR, = Website: www.pcc.edu/
• MT Hood Community College - about 57 miles; Gresham OR, = Website www.mhcc.edu/
• Puget Sound Community College - about 57 miles; Olympia WA. Website www.spscc.edu/
Public high school in Longview:
• Mark Morris High School - 1602 Mark Morris Ct.(360) 575 7770 = Website: www.longview.k12.wa.us/mmhs/
• R A Long High Location: Nichols Blvd. (360) 575 7225 = Website: www.longview.k12.wa.us/RALong%20Access.htm
Public primary/middle schools in Longview:
• Monticello Middle School - Location; 1225 28TH Ave. (360) 575 7050
• Cascade Middle School - Location: 2821 Parkview Dr. (360) 575 7772
• Mt. Solo Middle School - Location: 5300 Mt. Solo Rd. (360) 575 2800
Public elementary schools in Longview:
• Robert Gray Elementary - Location: 4622 Ohio St. (360) 575 7302
• Mint Valley Elementary - Location: 2745 Ave. (360) 575 7581
• Kessler Elementary School - Location: 1902 E Kessler Blvd. (360) 575 7580
• Northlake Elementary School - Location: 2210 Olympia Way (360) 575 7630
• Olympic Elementary School - Location: 1324 30th Ave. (360) 575 7084
• Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School - Location: 2644 30th Ave. 360) 575 7502
• Columbia Heights Elementary School - Location: 2820 Parkview Dr. (360) 575 7461
• St. Helen's Elementary - Location: 431 27 Ave. (360) 575 7362
• Broadway Learning Center - Location: 1410 8 Ave. (360) 575 7429
Medical Facilities:
• St. John Medical Center/Peace Health - Location 1615 Delaware St. (360) 414 2000.
• Kaiser Permanente - Location 1230 7th Ave. (360) 442 7300
• Hospice Care Center Hospital - 1035 11 Ave. (360) 425 8477.
Other hospitals/medical centers near Longview:
• S W Washington Medical Center - about 39 miles; Vancouver WA - (360) 256 2000
• Providence Centralia Hospital - about 41 miles; Centralia WA
• Tuality Healthcare - about 45 miles; Hillsboro OR
• St. Vince Medical Center - about 55 miles; 9205 Barnes Rd. Portland OR - (503) 216 1234
• Legacy Emanuel Hospital - about 45 miles; 2801 N. Gantenbein Ave. Portland OR, 97227 - (503) 413 2200
Longview Library
Longview Public Library - Location 1600 Louisiana St. - 193,879 books; 8,852 audio materials; 5,284 video materials; 310 serial subscriptions)(360) 442 5300 | |
