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Snowmobile Parks in Washington State
The sport of snowmobiling is growing every year and it easy to see why. Snowmobiling offers a wonderful family and friends experience as opens up opportunities to see Washington’s back country scenery. If you are like me, you can’t get [...]
Home Buyer & Seller Information
Purchasing Short Sales & Bank Owned: Deals or Headaches?
Bank owned and short sales properties dominate the Snohomish County real estate market and it’s no surprise that many buyers are actively searching for these types of properties. But are these properties the bargain of the century or are they [...]
Snohomish County Market Updates
Snohomish County Lot Sales 4th Quarter 2009
The lot sales in the 4th quarter of 2009 Snohomish County has increased by 36% over 3rd Quarter 2009, a significant gain since it’s not typical for banks to be lending to builders. More impressively, the prices on vacant land [...]
Everett Washington Real Estate
Once known as the City of Smokestacks, Everett Washington has been going through many redevelopment projects to improve the city’s stigma and appeal. Projects like the Everett Events Center, the Everett Marina Redevelopment and cleanup to downtown Broadway are just a few items that make the City of Everett appealing and nice place to live.
Everett has grown in population to become the State’s 6th largest city, the County’s 4th largest and the county seat. This growth has effected the commuting times and congestion but as we speak I-5, from Everett Mall Way to Highway 2, is going through a major upgrade with construction scheduled to be completed in 2008.
Subdivisions & Communities
Landscape & Surrounding Areas
Everett is situated right off I-5 and on the Puget Sound. The city is home to the West Coast’s second largest marina, Everett Marina that is accessible via Marine View Drive. Many Snohomish County residents enjoy summer boating activities like sailing, fishing, crabbing and just relaxing in the sun. Everett also has views of Washington’s two mountain ranges, Cascade Mountain Range and Olympic Mountains and from certain locations within the city sunrises and sunrises can be seen. In addition to the scenic views, Everett is in excellent proximity to the County’s Ferry system, other major cities, employers and recreational activities.
City Demographics
– 47.6 square miles
– Population 101,000 (2006)
– Dwelling Units 36,325
– Major Employers:Boeing & Naval Station Everett
Everett’s History
Everett has a deep and long history dating back many years with some of the first settlers being the Snohomish Indian Tribe. But in 1890, three people came together to form the Everett Land Company proceed with city development, Charles Colby, Colgate Hoyt and Henry Hewitt (Everett’s main Streets bear their names). Industry and labor were the foundations and have been the driving force and cultural heritage of the city.
Informational Links & Resources
– City Website
– Everett School District
– Chamber of Commerce
– Parks and Recreation