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Adjacent to Bonneville Dam in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge — North Bonneville offers one of the most dramatic natural settings of any small city in Washington State, with Beacon Rock, Hamilton Mountain, and gorge trails as everyday neighbors.

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Median Sale Price
~$380K
Avg. Days on Market
~55 Days
10-Year Appreciation
~88%
Drive to Portland
~55 Min
North Bonneville, WA Real Estate

Bonneville Dam Gateway.
Gorge Living.

North Bonneville, Washington (population ~1,000) is a small city in Skamania County on the Washington side of the Columbia River, adjacent to Bonneville Dam — one of the largest and most historically significant hydroelectric projects in American history. The city holds a unique distinction: it was relocated in its entirety in the 1970s when the US Army Corps of Engineers needed the original townsite for the Bonneville Dam second powerhouse expansion. The new North Bonneville, completed around 1977, was built as a planned community with parks, walking trails, and community facilities designed from the ground up.

Median home prices in North Bonneville are approximately $380,000, with 10-year appreciation of approximately 88%. The community occupies one of the most dramatically scenic settings of any city in Washington State — with Beacon Rock (an 850-foot volcanic plug, the second largest monolith in North America) literally visible from residential streets, and the Hamilton Mountain trail system minutes away.

North Bonneville's closest neighbors are the Bonneville Dam fish hatchery, Beacon Rock State Park, and the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area — making it one of the most recreation-rich small communities in the Pacific Northwest. For buyers seeking gorge adjacency, a planned-community layout, and Washington's financial advantages at accessible price points, North Bonneville is genuinely unique.

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Beacon Rock Adjacency Is Permanently Protected

Beacon Rock State Park is a Washington State park — permanently protected and permanently accessible. Homes adjacent to or near the park benefit from a recreation asset that cannot be developed away. This permanence supports long-term value.

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Planned Community Layout Maintains Quality

North Bonneville was designed as a planned community with intentional parks, trail connections, and community spaces. The result is a neighborhood character that is unusually well-maintained for a community of its size — a quality buyers notice immediately.

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Remote Work Has Opened This Market Nationally

North Bonneville's remote character was once its limitation. Today, buyers from Portland, Seattle, and beyond are considering North Bonneville specifically for its gorge lifestyle — and Washington's income tax advantage makes the financial case compelling.

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Bonneville Dam Tourism Sustains Community Infrastructure

Bonneville Dam draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The infrastructure investment that sustains tourism also benefits North Bonneville — the fish hatchery, visitor facilities, and gorge access points are all maintained at a level that serves residents year-round.

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Gorge Property Values Have National Demand

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is federally protected. Its scenic character is permanent. Properties in the Gorge — even in small communities like North Bonneville — benefit from a national buyer pool of outdoor lifestyle seekers who are specifically looking for gorge-adjacent living.

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North Bonneville WA Neighborhoods & Areas

North Bonneville's planned community layout and small size mean character is defined by proximity to gorge assets and community parks.

Original Planned Community Core

The residential core of the relocated North Bonneville, built in the late 1970s. Well-maintained ranch-style and traditional homes with intentional park access and community green spaces designed into the neighborhood layout. The most consistent residential character in the city.

$340K – $500K

Beacon Rock View Properties

Properties on the north side of North Bonneville with views of Beacon Rock across the Columbia. One of the most distinctive residential view assets in the entire Pacific Northwest — the 850-foot volcanic monolith is a natural landmark visible from select North Bonneville addresses.

$380K – $620K

Columbia River Waterfront / Marina

Waterfront and river-view properties on the Columbia at North Bonneville. Limited inventory, gorge views, and immediate access to the Columbia River Trail. Premium pricing for the gorge's most direct residential water access.

$440K – $950K+

Hamilton Mountain Access Properties

Properties on North Bonneville's eastern edge closest to the Hamilton Mountain trailhead and Beacon Rock State Park trails. Direct trail access to one of the Columbia Gorge's most popular hikes — an everyday amenity for active outdoor lifestyle buyers.

$350K – $560K

North Bonneville Rural Periphery

Properties on the outskirts of North Bonneville where the community transitions to Skamania County rural land. Larger lots, more private character, and wooded settings while remaining within minutes of the city's planned community core.

$360K – $620K

Gorge-Adjacent Acreage

Larger parcels in the North Bonneville area with Cascade hillside settings. Forest-edge properties with elevation, gorge views on clear days, and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest approaching from the north. Limited supply, consistent demand from nature-motivated buyers.

$400K – $800K
Why Buyers Choose Washington State

No State Income Tax.
More Motivated Buyers for You.

Washington State levies zero state income tax. Oregon charges up to 9.9%. A Portland professional earning $120,000 per year takes home approximately $500–$700 more every month by living in North Bonneville WA instead of Oregon. This financial advantage — combined with Beacon Rock, gorge access, and a planned community layout — creates a compelling proposition for buyers from across the Portland metro and beyond.

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WA State Income Tax
Up to 9.9%
Oregon Income Tax
~$600/mo
Avg. Monthly Savings
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Life in North Bonneville WA

Why People Love Living Here

Beacon Rock at your doorstep, Hamilton Mountain trails, Bonneville Dam, the Columbia River Trail, and a federally protected gorge backdrop — North Bonneville delivers an extraordinary Pacific Northwest living experience.

Beacon Rock State Park

Beacon Rock, the 850-foot volcanic monolith on the Columbia River, dominates North Bonneville's horizon. The adjacent state park offers hiking to the summit via a 1-mile trail with dramatic gorge views, plus miles of additional trails on Hamilton Mountain. One of the Pacific Northwest's most iconic natural landmarks.

Hamilton Mountain Trail

The Hamilton Mountain Trail in Beacon Rock State Park offers one of the most rewarding hikes in the Columbia River Gorge — with sweeping gorge views, Hardy Creek Falls, and summit perspectives that attract hikers from across the Pacific Northwest. Effectively in North Bonneville's backyard.

Bonneville Dam & Fish Hatchery

The Bonneville Dam visitor facilities and fish hatchery draw hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The famous sturgeon viewing tanks at the hatchery — including Herman the Sturgeon, over 70 years old — are a uniquely educational and entertaining experience that North Bonneville residents enjoy as neighbors.

Columbia River Trail

The paved Columbia River Trail runs through North Bonneville along the river, connecting to gorge trail networks east and west. Year-round cycling, walking, and jogging infrastructure along one of the world's most scenic river corridors.

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

North Bonneville sits at the western end of the most dramatic section of the Columbia River Gorge. Federal protection means the gorge's character — waterfall-lined walls, dramatic cliffs, and old-growth forest — is permanently preserved as the backdrop for daily life.

Cascade Falls & Gorge Waterfalls

The western Columbia River Gorge near North Bonneville is waterfall country. Wahclella Falls, Elowah Falls, and dozens of smaller cascades are within short driving distance. Residents live surrounded by one of the Pacific Northwest's highest concentrations of accessible waterfalls.

Stevenson & Skamania Lodge

Downtown Stevenson and Skamania Lodge are approximately 8 miles east — fine dining, resort amenities, the Bridge of the Gods, and the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center within easy reach. The Stevenson community extends the amenity set for North Bonneville residents.

Washington Income Tax Advantage

North Bonneville residents live in Washington with zero state income tax while just 55 minutes from Portland. The same financial advantage as anywhere in Washington — $500–$700/month more take-home at $120K income versus Oregon residency — in one of the Pacific Northwest's most spectacular settings.

Education

Schools in North Bonneville WA

Stevenson-Carson School District serves North Bonneville students with community-oriented schools shaped by the gorge's outdoor culture.

Stevenson-Carson School District

Stevenson-Carson Elementary Programs

North Bonneville elementary-age students are served by the Stevenson-Carson School District. The district's elementary programs provide K–5 education in a community-oriented environment consistent with the small-city Gorge culture.

Stevenson-Carson School District

Stevenson Middle School

North Bonneville students travel to Stevenson for grades 6–8. A small, community-focused middle school where the gorge community's outdoor culture and the region's natural heritage inform the educational experience. Approximately 250 students.

Stevenson-Carson School District

Stevenson High School

North Bonneville students attend Stevenson High School for grades 9–12. Approximately 350 students in a Pacific Northwest setting that offers genuine small-school relationships and outdoor education opportunities unique to the gorge community.

School district boundaries should always be verified by exact property address before making a purchase or listing decision.

Avenir Gedarevich — Real Estate Agent serving North Bonneville WA
Avenir Gedarevich
Washington State Designated Broker
License #25011405  |  UBI: 605-272-295

North Bonneville is one of Washington's most uniquely positioned residential communities — a planned city at the gateway to Beacon Rock, adjacent to Bonneville Dam, and at the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. I know how to position these properties for the gorge lifestyle buyer and the growing pool of remote workers who are discovering North Bonneville's extraordinary combination of natural setting and financial advantage.

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