Cheney

Cheney is a college town of about 13,000 people, about 25 minutes southwest of Spokane. It's home to Eastern Washington University, a historic downtown and some of the best wildlife viewing in the region.

A college town with a historic main street, wide-open land around it and an easy drive into Spokane.

Things you'll love

• Eastern Washington University: campus events, Eagles football on the red turf at Roos Field, and the arts.

• Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge: wetlands, pine forest and trails with great bird and wildlife watching just south of town.

• The Columbia Plateau Trail: a rail trail for walking and biking that starts near Cheney.

• Historic downtown: local restaurants, coffee shops and businesses along First Street.

Neighborhoods and areas

• Near campus and downtown: older homes and rentals within walking distance of EWU and First Street.

• Newer subdivisions: newer neighborhoods on the edges of town.

• Rural Cheney: acreage and small farms on the surrounding prairie, near Turnbull and the Columbia Plateau Trail.

Homes in Cheney

Cheney has older homes near downtown and campus, newer subdivisions, plenty of rental and investment properties near EWU, and acreage on the surrounding prairie. Prices vary from one area to the next, so the live market numbers above are the best place to start, and we're happy to pull comparable sales for any street you're curious about.

Local favorites

First Street has local restaurants, coffee shops and small businesses, and EWU brings concerts, games and events to town year-round. Larger shopping trips are about 20 minutes away in Spokane and Airway Heights.

Schools

Cheney is served by the Cheney School District. Eastern Washington University is right in town.

School boundaries can change. We always confirm assigned schools with the district for any home you're considering.

Getting around

Downtown Spokane is about 25 minutes away via SR-904 and I-90. Spokane International Airport is about 20 minutes away.

Good to know before you buy

• Investment properties: homes near campus are often bought as rentals. We can help you look at rent potential and city rental rules.

• Well and septic: many rural properties around Cheney use wells and septic systems. We recommend testing both.

• College-town rhythm: the population changes with the school year, which can affect traffic, rentals and timing for selling.

Day trips from Cheney

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge is about 10 minutes south, downtown Spokane is about 25 minutes away, and the Palouse is about an hour south.

Cheney questions we hear often

Is Cheney a good place to own a rental?
Many investors buy near EWU. We can help you estimate rent and costs before you buy. Rental results always depend on the property and the market.

How far is Cheney from Spokane?
Downtown Spokane is usually about 25 minutes away via SR-904 and I-90.

Are there homes with acreage near Cheney?
Yes. The prairie around Cheney has many acreage properties and small farms.

Buying or selling in Cheney

We help buyers and sellers in Cheney often, from first homes and investment properties near EWU to acreage outside town. The homes for sale below update automatically from the MLS.

Thinking about a move in Cheney?

Let's talk neighborhoods, pricing and timing. We'd love to help.

• Chelsea McFarland  (509) 565-1581

• Stuart Prey  (509) 679-9208

• Jake Browne  (509) 591-2648

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