Snohomish County Homes for Sale

Snohomish County is located in the state of Washington and at the time of the 2015 census had a population of 77,250 residents. Snohomish is located on Puget Sound between Skagit County to the north and King County to the south. Snohomish county is the third most populous county in Washington with Everett being the county seat. The county was established in 1861 and is named for the Snohomish Tribe of Native American Indians. Snohomish County is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metropolitan Area. Snohomish County has a total area of 2,196 square miles of which all but 109 square miles is land. The four north-south routes connecting Snohomish County to other counties in the area are: I-5, I-405, US Route 2, State Route 99, and State Route 9.

The topography of the area ranges from saltwater beaches, to dense forest and wilderness in the mountains east, to undulating hills and rich river bottom farmlands in the west. The highest point in Snohomish county is Glacier Peak at 10,544 feet, one of the highest in Washington State. Approximately 5% of the county land is agricultural, 9% is urban/city, 18% is rural, and 68% is forestland. Snohomish County residents enjoy a moderate year-round climate with temperatures ranging from 75 degrees in July to around 33 degrees in January. The area is sheltered on the west by the Olympic mountains preventing excessive rains blowing in from the Pacific Ocean. Three public transit systems serve the residents of Snohomish County. Amtrak provides Intercity Rail Service and has two lines in Snohomish County: Amtrak Cascades between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia, and Empire Builder between Seattle and Chicago, Illinois. Snohomish County also has a Bus Rapid Transit called Swift, and also two ferry routes operated by Washington State Ferries.

Condominiums, townhomes, single-family homes, and lots upon which to build a custom home are all options currently available in the Snohomish County real estate market. Condos start at around $45,000 and go up in price to around $2,150,000 for a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom, custom built penthouse unit with mountain views and more than 3,400 square feet. Single-family homes start at around $95,000 and prices go up to around $8,900,000 for a superbly crafted home with 180 degree views of Puget Sound, the Olympics, and islands. Lots in Snohomish are plentiful and most have gorgeous, mature trees. Lots start at around $3,000 and go up in price to approximately $6,950,000 for 11 acres with Skykomish River frontage, providing access to some of the best fishing in the state. Contact us today with any questions or to schedule an appointment to see any of our beautiful properties for sale in Snohomish County or any surrounding area.