Shadle Park and North Spokane

Where it is

Shadle sits northwest of downtown around Wellesley Avenue. Indian Trail and Five Mile Prairie are further north, roughly 20 minutes from downtown.

Parks and places

Shadle Park has ballfields, tennis courts, an outdoor aquatic center and the Shadle Park Library, which reopened in 2021 after a full renovation.

What the homes are like

Shadle was built out in the 1940s and 1950s, so expect post-war homes and ranches on city lots, with more ranch homes in Indian Trail. One of my current listings, 4018 N Ash St, is a 1950 home in Shadle.

Schools

Most of this area is in Spokane Public Schools, with Shadle Park High School. Five Mile Prairie is in the Mead School District. Confirm the assignment for the address. Spokane Public Schools has an address lookup that shows the schools for any address in the district. Five Mile addresses are checked with Mead instead.

Getting around

• North Spokane Corridor: the new freeway is under construction. The state expects the Wellesley to Trent section in late 2028 and has the I-90 connection scheduled through 2030.
• Division Street: a bus rapid transit line is planned, with construction in 2027 and service in 2030.

The 2026 fires

In August 2026 the Old Trails Fire damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes in Indian Trail, Westgate and Five Mile. Rebuilding has begun and the city offers free permit pre-screening for rebuilds. Parts of Riverside State Park remain closed, though the Bowl and Pitcher area has reopened.

What to check before you buy

• Insurance first. In and near the fire areas, get a quote before you write an offer.
• Mid-century systems. Ask your inspector about the sewer line, electrical panel, plumbing and roof.
• School assignment. The district line between Spokane and Mead matters here.

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