The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99170 sells for about $481,800, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.3%), a market in balance. Homes take about 126 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 99170 — Rosalia
The housing market in 99170 is characterized by low inventory and stable, rural-focused pricing. Market activity remains modest with long days on market, reflecting the niche nature of this rural community compared to the broader Stevens County market.
This ZIP is best suited for buyers seeking rural, affordable housing and a quiet lifestyle, particularly those who work remotely or are willing to commute to the Spokane metro area.
Median prices moved down 0.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 126 days on market with 10.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.5% · poverty 11.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 11.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 99170, Stevens 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 serving the area are primarily managed by the Mary Walker School District, which provides rural educational services.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk common to Eastern Washington, with insurance availability and premiums increasingly sensitive to forest management and fire-mitigation efforts.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, timber, and small-scale service industries, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Stevens County based on local millage rates, which include levies for school districts, emergency services, and county operations.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel via Highway 231 or Highway 291 toward Spokane for major employment centers.
The area offers access to rural outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, and proximity to the Spokane River and local forest lands.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand primarily driven by local workforce needs.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-business services, with many residents commuting to the Spokane area for employment.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use via state highway corridors; public transit options are minimal.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential and agricultural land use with no major urban-scale projects currently reported.
The Stevens County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and the proximity to fire protection services.
Washington is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for trustee sales following specific notice and cure periods.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive real estate transfer disclosure statement covering property condition and known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 99170.
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.
- Spokane International Airport4.426.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional access for fishing and recreation.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.