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Edmonds WA Real Estate
Find Your Home in One of Snohomish County's Most Sought-After Communities
Edmonds is a Puget Sound waterfront city of roughly 43,000 people, sitting about 15 miles north of downtown Seattle along the shoreline. The city is anchored by a walkable historic downtown, the Edmonds-Kingston ferry terminal, and an unusually strong arts and cultural scene for a community this size. Highway 99 and Interstate 5 both pass through, with quick connections to the broader Snohomish County and Seattle markets.
Edmonds has a notably different character than most of the surrounding Snohomish County area. The median age skews older than the regional average according to Census data. Established residential neighborhoods like Maplewood and Five Corners sit alongside the more walkable downtown core and waterfront. Coastal proximity to the ferry, the Edmonds Marina, and Brackett's Landing all factor into pricing in a way they don't in most inland communities.
I've represented buyers and sellers across Edmonds for years, including in the Bowl, Westgate, Perrinville, and Maplewood. If you're considering Edmonds as a buyer or selling here, I can walk you through how view premiums work in this market, how the school attendance areas affect resale, and which neighborhoods hold value best.
Neighborhoods Within Edmonds
Edmonds is small enough to walk across the central district but varied enough that the neighborhood you choose meaningfully shapes daily life. Recognized areas include:
- Downtown Edmonds (the Bowl). The historic walkable core. Restaurants, galleries, the ferry terminal, Brackett's Landing, and a mix of condos, townhomes, and older single-family homes. Premium pricing for water views.
- Westgate. Established residential area south of downtown with a small commercial node at the Westgate intersection and quick highway access.
- Five Corners. A residential pocket centered on the historic Five Corners intersection. Walkable, established, and consistently in demand.
- Perrinville. Northern Edmonds along Olympic View Drive. More wooded feel, larger lots, established homes.
- Maplewood. Established neighborhood with strong school connections and quieter streets.
- Talbot Park / Seaview. Upper-elevation areas with strong views and larger lots.
Schools in Edmonds
The Edmonds School District serves the city and consistently ranks well in Washington State performance metrics. Notable schools include Edmonds-Woodway High School, Meadowdale High School, and Madrona K-8. Because school attendance boundaries vary block by block, the exact assignment depends on the specific address. I can map a target school to a target neighborhood before you make an offer.
Parks and Recreation
Edmonds is unusually well-resourced for outdoor space given its size. Brackett's Landing North and South sit on either side of the ferry terminal with public beach access. The Edmonds Marina includes a public fishing pier and boat launch. Yost Park offers wooded trails and a popular summer pool. The Edmonds Underwater Park is a state-protected marine sanctuary popular with divers. The Edmonds Marsh sits adjacent to downtown for birdwatching.
Commute and Major Employers
Edmonds commute access varies by destination. Downtown Seattle runs about 30 to 45 minutes off-peak, longer during morning rush, with both I-5 and Highway 99 as primary routes. The Sounder commuter train at the Edmonds station provides a direct Seattle option. The Edmonds-Kingston ferry connects to the Kitsap Peninsula in about 30 minutes for buyers who want Olympic Peninsula access. Boeing's Everett facility and Paine Field are roughly 15 to 20 minutes north. Microsoft, Amazon, and the broader Eastside tech corridor are about 35 to 50 minutes via I-5 and I-405.
Dining and Shopping
Downtown Edmonds is the social heart of the community, with a high concentration of independent restaurants, galleries, wine bars, and boutiques along Main Street and 5th Avenue. The Edmonds Summer Market and Wine Walks are notable community events. For larger shopping, Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood and the broader Lynnwood retail corridor are both 10 to 15 minutes away.
Edmonds sits on the Puget Sound shoreline in southwest Snohomish County, about 15 miles north of downtown Seattle. It's bordered by Lynnwood to the east, Mountlake Terrace to the southeast, Woodway to the south, and Puget Sound to the west. The Edmonds-Kingston ferry connects to the Kitsap Peninsula.
Edmonds has a population of roughly 43,000 with about 18,500 households. The median age is approximately 46 according to Census data, notably older than most surrounding communities.
Edmonds consistently ranks among the most livable communities in the Puget Sound area. The walkable historic downtown, waterfront access, strong arts community, Edmonds School District, and ferry connection to the Olympic Peninsula are all major draws.
The Edmonds School District serves the city and includes Edmonds-Woodway High School, Meadowdale High School, and Madrona K-8 among others. School attendance areas vary by address.
Edmonds prices vary widely. Condos and townhomes in the Bowl with water views command premium pricing. Established single-family homes in Maplewood, Five Corners, and Perrinville run a wide range based on lot, view, and condition. Becca Locke can provide current, address-specific comp data on request.
Recognized neighborhoods include Downtown Edmonds (the Bowl), Westgate, Five Corners, Perrinville, Maplewood, Talbot Park, and Seaview. Each has its own character, price tier, and architectural style.
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