The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99139 sells for about $325,000, or $151 per square foot.
Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,200 a month.
ZIP 99139 — Ione
The housing market in 99139 is characterized by low inventory and a slow, rural pace of sales. Prices remain stable, reflecting the limited demand and remote nature of the area. Buyers are primarily looking for lifestyle properties rather than investment assets.
This ZIP is best suited for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, and those seeking a rural lifestyle, as it is too remote for daily commuters to major urban centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 21 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.9% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 14.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 99139, Pend Oreille County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools in the Ione area are primarily served by the Selkirk School District, which provides rural educational services for the region.
The area is located in a high-risk wildfire zone typical of the Pend Oreille River valley, requiring careful attention to property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by natural resource industries and regional tourism, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Pend Oreille County based on local millage rates, which include levies for school districts and emergency services.
Commuting from Ione to major employment hubs like Spokane involves a significant drive of approximately 90 minutes via Highway 31 and Highway 2.
The area offers extensive outdoor recreation including access to the Pend Oreille River, Sullivan Lake, and nearby national forest trails for hiking and fishing.
The rental market is limited with low turnover, primarily consisting of single-family homes and seasonal housing.
The local economy is anchored by forestry, agriculture, and outdoor recreation services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles due to the rural nature of the geography and lack of public transit infrastructure.
Development is largely restricted to small-scale residential projects and recreational infrastructure improvements.
The Pend Oreille County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Selkirk School District and local fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's classification as a wildland-urban interface, leading to higher costs for fire coverage.
Washington is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the Deed of Trust Act.
Washington law requires sellers to provide a comprehensive real property transfer disclosure statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 99139.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Colville National Forest4.710.7 mi
- Sweet Creek Rest Area4.87 mi
- Tiger Museum4.73.4 mi
- Colville National Forest4.710.7 mi
- Sweet Creek Rest Area4.87 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional destination for camping, boating, and fishing.
Provides extensive water-based recreation and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.