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This Green Bluff acreage purchase began with buyers ready for a different setting. They had been living on the south side of Spokane and wanted more seclusion, privacy, and a property with something distinctive about it.
Their search was open to several possibilities. Water, a view, or another unusual feature could make a property stand out. At 16408 N Greenbluff Road, the appeal was expansive views overlooking the Green Bluff valley, with farm and pastureland forming part of the scenery.
Views, privacy, and a shop
The 5.17-acre property also offered a shop that fit their plans for recreation, boat storage, and a place to spend time on their own projects. The setting and the outbuilding together made it a useful example of how acreage buyers weigh much more than the house.
There was no single feature that described the entire search. The buyers wanted a different way to enjoy their home and surroundings. A distinctive setting mattered, and so did having space for the things they wanted to do there.
The Green Bluff acreage purchase
I represented the buyers in the purchase. The transaction closed on May 26, 2022, for $801,000. The address is in Colbert, and the property was marketed as a Green Bluff home.
Property: 16408 N Greenbluff Road, Colbert, Washington 99005. Land: 5.17 acres. My role: buyer representation. MLS: 202214376.
Start with how you want to live
For buyers considering a similar move, my recommendation is to describe the experience you want before turning it into a checklist. Privacy, a distinctive view, and room for recreation are different priorities from simply owning a certain number of acres. A clear picture of daily life helps make the property comparison more useful.
That does not mean overlooking practical details. Access, utilities, maintenance, and the suitability of outbuildings still deserve attention. The goal is to find a property whose setting and day-to-day responsibilities both fit your plans.
Explore my Green Bluff community guide for more about the area, or start with the questions in my local acreage buying guide.
By Josiah Boone, Washington Managing Broker, Windermere North Spokane, LLC.
