Living in Greenacres

Where it is

Greenacres is the area around Barker Road on the east side of Spokane Valley, with Liberty Lake just beyond it. Much of it is inside Spokane Valley city limits, and the ZIP code is 99016.

Parks and places

• Saltese Flats: restored wetlands south of town with flat walking trails and good bird watching.
• The river and Centennial Trail: the trail follows the Spokane River along the north side, with a trailhead at Barker Road.
• Greenacres Park: a neighborhood park with a playground and splash pad.

What the homes are like

This was farmland not long ago, so you will see older farmhouses and manufactured homes on large parcels next to subdivisions built in the last twenty years, with more under construction.

Schools

Greenacres is in the Central Valley School District. Schools here have been added and boundaries adjusted as the area has grown, so confirm the assignment for the address.

What to check before you buy

• What is planned next door. Open fields here are often slated for homes. Ask the city or county what has been approved nearby.
• New-construction details. Ask what the builder warranty covers and whether landscaping and fencing are included.
• Sewer or septic. Older parcels may still be on septic.
• HOA rules and dues. Most newer subdivisions have them.

Drive times are free-flow estimates from mapping data, not traffic-aware. Ask me and I will time the route you would actually drive.