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PATRICIA O’CALLAGHAN
designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed the grounds of
CENTURY 21 Beutler & Associates Spokane, Washington
Central Park in New York, and he later had his sons design a series of parks around Spokane so that everyone in the city was always close to some green space.
Where are you located?
Beautiful Spokane, Washington. Our office is located in the business
A little further out is Palouse Falls State Park—even though it seems quite
district, where we have access to our crown jewel, Riverfront Park, as
remote (there is no cell service, and there are no busy roads nearby), you
well as the Spokane River and tons of shops and restaurants.
can take a day trip there to hike around and see the beautiful waterfall. It’s a two-hour drive each way, but it’s definitely worth it.
How would you describe the area? What are the things that would attract people to live there?
I also love First Friday, when the city and region’s art is shown in art
It’s clean, green, walkable, drivable and affordable. Our city is known
galleries and businesses across downtown Spokane. The Lilac Bloomsday
for being “Near Nature, Near Perfect.” We are also known for our
Run—a 12-kilometer run that passes through neighborhood festivities—is
wonderful lakes and camping, and the restaurant scene is currently
held annually on the first Sunday in May, and is a great charity event.
capturing attention—we have several celebrity chefs and James Beard Award winners.
Is there much tourism in the region?
Absolutely. Imagine being the major hub for shopping, medical treatment What property trends are you seeing in Spokane at the moment? Is
and outings for people from Idaho, Montana and Canada. People come
there anything remarkable about the properties there?
for the regular big-city attractions, as well as our outdoor adventure and
Multiple offers, escalation clauses, and homes going well above list
historic past.
price. We are also seeing an influx of cash buyers coming in from other states after several articles were published about Spokane being one of
How far is your town from the nearest major city?
the best places to live. I think the thing that makes our properties so
We are the major city; Spokane is the second largest
remarkable is the pride of ownership that Spoke residents show in the
city in Washington, and the 100th largest city in
care of their homes. If home is where the heart is, Spokane has a lot
the United States. We are 4.5 hours across the
of heart.
Cascades to Seattle, which is a beautiful drive or a 1.5-hour flight. We’re a six-hour drive to Portland,
What style of homes are in the area, predominantly?
or a one-hour flight. We are very accessible, and are
Spokane has it all! Old historic mansions, amazing mid-century modern,
becoming more and more so each year with so many
’50s flats, cozy bungalows, new construction, farms and acreage, you
added direct flights.
name it! There is a home for everyone. What are some of your favorite businesses or
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What is there to do in and around the town?
attractions in the region?
There are so many things! Some of my favorites are the parks,
Currently, my favorite restaurant is the Inland
especially Manito Park and Botanical Gardens. Manito Park has been
Pacific Kitchen, which people here know as the IPK.
around for more than 110 years—there’s an arboretum, botanical gardens
Its menu is seasonal, and the chef uses fresh, local
and a conservatory, as well as five major garden areas. Manito Park was
ingredients. It also has a full craft cocktail bar with
Patricia O’Callaghan
