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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 [...]
Lake Stevens Washington Real Estate
Lake Stevens is situated east of I-5 and is accessible via two main highways. Depending on which direction you are traveling either take Highway 2 or Highway 9. Celebrated as a lake community, Lake Stevens proclaims some of Washington State’s most prestigious, and sought after, water front properties.
Subdivisions & Communities
Lake Stevens, being a smaller community, does not have the break down of subdivisions and communities defined. As the city is organized it is divided into the following sections: City Boundary, Urban Growth Area (UGA) Boundary and the Future Planning Areas.
Landscape & Surrounding Areas
Lake Stevens’ most prominent feature is Lake Stevens (sorry for the city/lake confusion) which is the focus of city residents. Various water sports can be seen happening through out the four seasons and it is the center of attention for Aquafest. In addition to the lake, Lake Stevens lies in the Cascade Mountain Range foothills which give adventures easy access to many year round activities.
General Demographics
– 2.2 square miles
– Dwelling Units 2,139 (2000)
– Population 6,361 (2000)
Lake Steven’s History
The local lore says the City of Lake Stevens received its name after Governor Isaac I in the year 1886 from a 160 acre homestead. Like the other Washington cities, Lake Stevens started as a mill town with it being the only one built on the shore of a lake. Twice the mill burned down and shortly after the second rebuilding it was dismantled; now only pylons mark its location. Since then the City of Lake Stevens thrived through localized business to sustain and eventually grow into the lake community we now love and enjoy.
Informational Links & Resources
– City Website
– Lake Stevens School District
– Chamber of Commerce
– Parks and Recreation