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The Lake Chelan Valley is a great place to visit, but an even greater place to call home. Locals love Lake Chelan because it’s a great place to raise a family, run a business and be part of a tightly knit community in a unique setting. Residents have a laid back attitude that reﬂects the unpretentious sophistication the Northwest is known for.

Climate

Chelan’s arid climate and lack of rainfall make it a popular year-round destination among outdoor enthusiasts. The valley experiences over 300 days of sunshine annually and has four distinct seasons. Despite the area’s desert climate, agriculture abounds thanks to irrigation from the lake as well as the Columbia River.

ANNUAL PRECIPITATION
Chelan & Manson: 12 in.
Stehekin/Upper Valley: 35 in.

ANNUAL SNOWFALL:
39 in.

AVERAGE LAKE TEMPERATURE:
65-70 degrees year round

Wineries

With over 200 acres of wine grapes and over 30 wineries, the Lake Chelan Valley is the ultimate wine-lovers vacation destination. The Lake Chelan Valley’s young and lively wine scene is attracting attention from winemakers, grape growers and wine enthusiasts from throughout the region. Lake Chelan was named Washington state’s 11th American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 2009.

Agriculture

The shores of Lake Chelan are recognized for their world famous apples. Lake Chelan apples are known for their excellent taste, long shelf life and superior color. Between 9,000 and 10,000 acres of the Lake Chelan Valley are devoted to growing apples and other fruits. Although apples are the largest crop in the valley, cherries, pears, apricots, peaches and wine grapes are also produced.

Tourism

Lake Chelan is fortunate to be a major destination resort in Washington State. The valley plays host to over 2 million visitors a year, creating a total economic impact of over $417 million. The tourism industry employs over 5,000 people in Chelan county and is Lake Chelan’s second largest industry cluster, second only to our world-renowned agricultural industry.

Schools

LAKE CHELAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Lake Chelan School District enrolls approximately 1,474 students in 6 different schools: Chelan High, Chelan Middle, Chelan Preparatory, Glacier Valley High, Holden Village Community, and Morgen Owings Elementary. District wide on time graduation rate is 76%. On time Chelan High School graduation rate is 93%.

Classroom Teachers:
87

Average Years of Teaching Experience:
14.1 Teachers with Master Degrees: 60.5%

MANSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Manson School District enrolls approximately 698 students in 3 schools: Manson Elementary and Manson Junior Senior High School. On-time graduation rate is 91%.

Classroom Teachers:
52

Average Years of Teaching Experience:
11 Teachers with Master Degrees: 65.9%

LAKE CHELAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
303 E. Johnson Ave
Chelan, WA 98816
509.682.3515

MANSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
135 S. Hill Street
Manson, WA 98831
509.687.3140

Hospitals & Health Care

Lake Chelan has more than 200 professionally trained healthcare providers, offering a full range of medical services. There are two medical clinics and a community hospital. Lake Chelan Community Hospital (LCCH) has been a valuable member of the community for more than 60 years. The hospital’s excellent family physicians and care team’s ability to partner with larger facilities ensures a full range of quality medical services close to home. Local services include childbirth, lab, radiology, surgery, home health and physical therapy, as well as paramedic-level emergency ambulance care.

COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH
509.682.6000
105 S. Apple Blossom Dr.
Chelan, WA 98816
CVCH.org

LAKE CHELAN CLINIC
509.682.2511
219 E Johnson Ave Chelan, WA 98816
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LAKE CHELAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
509.682.3300
503 E Highland Ave
Chelan, WA 98816
LakeChelanHospital.com

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Advantage RE/MAX

RE/MAX Advantage goes above and beyond to make your real estate transaction hassle free. If you are buying or selling, let our fulltime professional real estate agents guide you through the process.

(509) 888-8262

212 E Woodin Ave Suite B, Chelan WA 98816

http://www.AdvantageLakeChelan.com

chris@chrisatlakechelan.com

Apex Building Services

The Pinnacle of Remodeling. Apex Building Services focuses on client satisfaction and that has helped us grow steadily in the building and remodeling industry for over 20 years. We specialize in residential renovation and remodels, room additions, outdoor kitchens and decks, as well as kitchen and bath remodels. We can also build your custom home to your specification. Keeping it Local: Apex Building Services is located on the shores of Lake Chelan, WA. We do our best to keep our business local by using specialty trades, suppliers, and craftsmen from right here in our valley. By doing so we get the best service and pricing that we can negotiate on your behalf. When you work with us you are also working with your community right here in the Chelan Valley. Whether this is your primary residence, a second home, or a rental, your renovations or custom home will be our priority.

(509) 680-0829

PO Box 1374 Chelan, WA 98816

http://apexbuildingservices.net/

info@apexbuildingservices.net

Arturo Zavala Windermere Real Estate

My name is Arturo Zavala. I am absolutely humbled to work for Windermere Real Estate, which is one of the leading firms in the Pacific Northwest and known for exceptional service and the highest level of integrity. I am a bilingual speaking native, born and raised in the Lake Chelan Valley. My parents were introduced to the valley through the seasonal agricultural opportunities that Chelan had to offer. Once my parents decided they were ready to raise a family, they knew that Chelan?s natural beauty and small town, family oriented feel would be the perfect place to raise a close-knit family. We have been here ever since. After graduating from Chelan High, I received my bachelor?s degree from the University of Washington, with a Major in Latin American studies and a Minor in Spanish and Diversity. Shortly after graduating, I moved to Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico for a paid internship where I spent a year as an Assistant Director of a Spanish language school for foreigners called, El Instituto Cultural Oaxaca. My experience abroad taught me how to multi-manage office relations and marketing logistics for the school and student affairs. I was a key ambassador of the school in helping new and current students get acclimated with the campus, courses offered and the landscape of the city. Lastly, collaborating with the Director of the school in establishing contracts tailored to specific universities and their programs of interest. In addition, I have spent 8 years in different micro-fields of the service industry. Whether it has been working for my dad?s business, Art?s Edges to Hedges landscaping, at restaurants, banks or even the Mariners, it is the interactions I have received from all of these experiences and the importance of helping and serving people that has truly fulfilled me. I know that my collective service experience, community involvement, native knowledge of the valley and our team of Windermere experts will allow me to help you find your dream home. So, whether you are looking for the perfect home, building lot, dream waterfront home or selling your home at the best market price I would be honored in helping you fulfill your desires. Begin your real estate journey with me. Let's do this!

(509) 630-6365

115 East Woodin Avenue, Chelan WA 98816

http://www.arturojzavala.com

arturozavala@windermere.com

Caliber Home Loans

We offer residential mortgages to include VA, USDA, Conventional, FHA, Jumbo and Portfolio lending. Our local office is located in the lower level of the Chamber of Commerce building so we may provide a local presence for both Chelan Valley clients as well as those from outside the area.

(509) 630-7437

216 E Woodin Ave., Ste 4 Chelan WA 98816

http://www.caliberhomeloans.com/scalicoat

sandy.calicoat@caliberhomeloans.com

ChelanProperty.com, Kim Skaar

2015 will be another strong year if rates stay low which is what we have heard and inventory gets better. Coldwell Banker Lake Chelan Properties knocked it out of the park last year. We had over $70 Million in sales which is more than any other Real Estate firm in the surrounding 19 Counties. Twice as much volume as the next closest competitor in the Chelan Valley. Our agents put the Buyers and Sellers together and we crushed the existing inventory. Here is how it played out: Waterfront Sales: We had 10 sales in 2014. This is a pathetic number compared to 2013 when we had 28 sales of Lake Chelan waterfront homes. We did such a great job getting this previous excess inventory of waterfront homes sold in the past three years that this category has dwindled down. Now we have Buyers and we don?t have much on the market to show them. Anyone that has ever studied economics knows that supply and demand drives prices and we are seeing those waterfront prices going back up now. Those of you who purchased in the last three years and bought all those small lake cabins for $500K to $600K I say congratulations. For those of you who didn?t buy and passed on owning waterfront on Lake Chelan I would suggest you get on it now. We will have some options this year and we already have 2 or 3 good deals but they will go fast. Least expensive waterfront home on Lake Chelan is now $725K. Two years ago it was $545K. Columbia River Sales: We sold 5 homes on the River from our mls and only 5 lots. Prices were about the same but we had no inventory there either. We sold every home we

(509) 670-2223

101 E Woodin Ave, Chelan WA 98816

http://www.chelanproperty.com

kimskaar@msn.com

Conrad Windermere Lake Chelan

Your Choice of Agent Can Make the Difference Committed to serving my clients for over 20 years in the Lake Chelan Valley. Valerie Conrad, a Managing Broker with Windermere Real Estate Lake Chelan look forward to working with you on some of the region's finest properties. Whether its finding you the waterfront properties you can afford or desire; selling your home for the best market price; or consulting with property development to maximize your options, we can help. Call today for available Lake Chelan properties, lake homes, waterfront properties or community questions. Let my years of realtor experience become your Lake Chelan real estate advantage. Why Come to Lake Chelan? Join us in Lake Chelan where you can experience the four seasons amid the area's breathtaking beauty. The natural glacial lake, Lake Chelan, sits at the base of the towering Cascade Range in Washington. This 55 mile long lake divides the high desert countryside from the wooded park lands side of the lake. Lake Chelan Washington features friendly hospitable people, happy to share the 300 days of sunshine with their westside neighbors that are looking to dry out from the rain. Contact Windermere Real Estate Lake Chelan Properties and have us find you waterfront homes, lake homes and Chelan Washington properties you can afford. Cell/Direct: (509) 679-1941 Fax: (866) 661-6964 Website:www.valerieconrad.com

Office: (509) 682-4211

115 E Woodin Ave, Chelan WA 98816

http://fabresorts.com/listings/my-active-listings

valerie@windermere.com

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