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Fishhawk Lake Real Estate Ten Questions Buyers Ask A Series Part 3

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Real Estate Agent with John L Scott Market Center 700512026

Fishhawk Lake Real Estate Ten Questions Buyers Ask A Series Part 3

Question#3

Q:Where is the closest grocery store, hospital, etc. near Fishhawk Lake?

A: There are two towns to go for grocery shopping, both about a 1/2 hour away. Clatskanie has a Safeway, pharmacy, and post office, restaurants, shops, etc. It is 18 miles from Fishhawk Lake on Hwy 47N to  Hwy 30 from Mist.

Hwy 47 to Clatskanie Mist Mountain viewpoint-Gayle Rich-Boxman photoHere is one of the many viewpoints while traveling on Hwy 47N through Mist Oregon on the way to Clatskanie. 

 Vernonia is 24 miles, but takes about the same amount of time from Hwy 202 to Hwy 47South. It has a Sentry, restaurants, two hardware stores, lots of shops, bike trails, Vernonia Lake.

Vernonia Lake in the fall-photo by Gayle Rich-Boxman

The closest hospital is in Longview WA, 45 minutes away. St. John's. There are many more choices in the Portland and surrounding areas as well. For trauma, usually Emanuel or OHSU are where people are transported. We have Life Flight available as we have a helipad located by our little fire station on Northshore Drive. As a Fishhawk Lake member, you can buy a yearly membership to Life Flight and Fire Med   for a nominal fee, through the Mist Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District located on Hwy 202, 5 miles away. Read more by clicking the link above.

Mist Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District Volunteers 2016-photo by Gayle Rich-Boxman 2016Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD volunteers 2016

Photo by Gayle Rich-Boxman 

We also have  a nearby restaurant and bar with live music throughout the year, called The Birk, and it's only 5  miles away, located in Birkenfeld OR on Hwy 202. Lots of great blues, rock, etc. is offered and Mike and Wendy Ingraham are great owners and offer both a variety of food and venues, inside or out, depending upon the weather.

 

Here is a link to the original post published by Gayle Rich-Boxman on fishhawklakerealtor.com.
 
If this piques your interest to know more about Fishhawk Lake, do give me a call or drop me a line:
Gayle C. Rich-Boxman
 REALTOR® Vernonia Realty Direct: (503)755-2905
Birkenfeld OR 97016
Specializing in Fishhawk Lake Reserve and Community
"Your Gateway to the Lake!"
(Fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife,& so much more!)
   My website http://lakehomesatfishhawk.com/
 

Comments (11)

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Realtor (503)755-2905 cozy little place tucked away with privacy and tranquility....but with good access to everything needed...

Feb 06, 2017 07:46 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Well put, Barbara Todaro for someone who hasn't been here....yet!! 

Feb 06, 2017 07:59 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Gayle

Useful information for those not familiar with the area and amenities they might need. Anyone with further questions knows YOU are the person in the know about Fishhawk Lake and nearby.

Jeff

Feb 06, 2017 09:18 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I don't know if my wife could survive with shopping more than 10 minutes away.  I would kid her that she had gotten a call from the local grocery store concerned about her as they hadn't seen her in a couple of days.

Feb 06, 2017 10:22 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

This is such a good post and I like your idea of using portions of it in AR. Smart use of a very complete guide to Living in Fishhawk Lake. 

Feb 06, 2017 12:01 PM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Gayle - Great information for people researching what life is like in paradise!

Feb 06, 2017 02:36 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Gayle, that live music throughout the year would be enough for me! Sounds like a great place!

Feb 07, 2017 08:01 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Jeff Dowler  and Ed Silva it's one of those things that many take for granted living in an urban area, but out here, you have to prepare. As good neighbors, we also make phone calls and say, "Hey, I'm going to Costco, need anything?" And of course, shopping online has its perks, too! (That's how I bought my very expensive and very LARGE custom-built dining room table that seated 12). 

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD thanks, missy as I know you were one of my few realtor "buds" who actually read that epic post! Getting it all down makes it easier to break it up and then add some more photos now that I have time to look each section over as a singular post.

Dick Greenberg they always ask, so I figured why not putting it online, too?!

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 airRErealty.com we even had Greg Allman's son out here playing one night--on his birthday! The musicians love it. They don't have to pack up and go home that nite--they get to stay over and Mike and Wendy make them breakfast the next day before they head out. Pretty cool, I'd say!

 

 

Feb 07, 2017 02:29 PM
Nibal Elsaadi
SI Real Estate Tampa - Tampa, FL

WOW! Incredible photos! Great info for the locals!

Feb 10, 2017 02:07 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Those small detailed questions are all important when you move to a new area, particularly a lake community.

Feb 13, 2017 05:02 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate ,

I've now read question #6, #5, #4 and #3 in your series. What a great list of questions to answer..something any buyer would want to know before moving to Fishhawk Lake! Great series!

Apr 09, 2017 07:34 PM