Newman Lake

Newman Lake is a rural lake community northeast of Spokane Valley, near the Idaho state line. The lake and the forested hills around it offer waterfront living and acreage within about 30 minutes of Spokane.

Waterfront and wooded acreage, close to Liberty Lake shopping.

Things you'll love

• Newman Lake: boating, fishing, swimming and paddling.

• Wooded hills: forested land and wildlife all around.

• Close to Liberty Lake: shopping, dining and golf about 15 minutes away.

• Room to spread out: acreage, shops and privacy.

Neighborhoods and areas

• Lakefront: waterfront homes and cabins on Newman Lake.

• Lake view and lake access: homes with views of the lake or shared access.

• Wooded acreage: rural properties with land in the hills around the lake.

Homes in Newman Lake

Newman Lake has waterfront homes and cabins, homes with lake views and many rural properties with acreage. 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

• Mt. Spokane State Park: skiing, hiking and huckleberries a short drive north

• The public boat launch: state fishing access on the lake for bass, trout and more

• Spokane County’s Liberty Lake Regional Park: a beach, campground and the waterfall trail about 15 minutes south

Liberty Lake's shopping, restaurants and grocery stores are about 15 minutes away, and Spokane Valley is about 20 minutes away.

Schools

Most of Newman Lake is in the East Valley School District, including East Farms STEAM School and East Valley High School.

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

Where the name comes from

The lake is named for William Newman, who settled here in 1865. The surrounding community was known as Moab until the 1930s, when it took the lake’s name.

Getting around

Liberty Lake is about 15 minutes away, and downtown Spokane is about 30 minutes away.

Good to know before you buy

• Waterfront rules: lake properties can have rules for docks, shoreline and building. We check before you buy.

• Well and septic: most properties use wells and septic systems. We recommend testing both.

• Wildfire risk: wooded properties can be in higher wildfire risk areas, which can affect insurance.

Day trips from Newman Lake

Liberty Lake is about 15 minutes away, Coeur d'Alene is about 30 minutes away, and Mt. Spokane is about 45 minutes north.

Newman Lake questions we hear often

Can I live at Newman Lake year-round?
Yes. Many homes are full-time residences, though some are seasonal cabins.

Is waterfront inventory limited?
Yes. Lakefront homes don't come up often, so it helps to set up a search early.

Which school district serves Newman Lake?
Most of the area is in the East Valley School District. We confirm the district for each address.

Buying or selling in Newman Lake

We help buyers and sellers in Newman Lake, including waterfront and acreage properties. The homes for sale below update automatically from the MLS.

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