Selling Acreage in Mead to Downsize

Selling acreage in Mead often comes at a turning point in a homeowner’s life. For my clients at 17207 N Mt. Spokane Park Drive, that meant moving toward a more traditional suburban home after many years enjoying their rural property, its stream, and the scenery in the foothills of Mount Spokane.

I represented the sellers of this 9.73-acre property. Their goal was to downsize, with a different kind of home and setting in mind for their next move.

The property and the move

The home offered pastureland views and a barn/shop. Those features help explain why acreage is its own kind of real estate decision. The house matters, but so does the way the land and outbuildings fit a buyer’s plans.

For these owners, the property had been a place to enjoy for many years. Selling it was a step toward a different daily routine. That is a useful starting point for a downsizing conversation: understanding what someone wants their next home to make easier.

Selling acreage in Mead: the recorded result

The home was listed for $725,000 on July 7, 2025, went pending on July 16, and closed on August 22 for $725,000. The nine days between listing and pending status should not be confused with the full time needed to close the sale.

Transaction: 17207 N Mt. Spokane Park Drive, Mead, Washington. Land: 9.73 acres. My role: seller representation. MLS: 202520021.

Thinking about downsizing from acreage?

My recommendation is to discuss the next home early. Downsizing from acreage involves deciding which parts of rural living you want to keep and which responsibilities you are ready to leave behind. That conversation can help you evaluate the next home as carefully as the property you are selling.

My Spokane and North Idaho seller guide explains how I approach pricing, preparation, and timing. If you are still comparing rural options, see my Colbert and Green Bluff acreage guide.

Public property and sale history.

By Josiah Boone, Washington Managing Broker, Windermere North Spokane, LLC.