Mukilteo Washington Real Estate

Mukilteo is a lighthouse inspired community which is celebrated at the annual Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival. Being located in the western portion of Snohomish County, and on the Puget Sound, the city enjoys a freshness that only comes with being right on the water. For many residents it has instant appeal and attraction that is only gets stronger over the years.

Subdivisions & Communities

Mukilteo isn’t sectioned into different communities but instead is viewed as a whole. Primarily zoned for Single Family with 47% , Mukilteo incorporates a variety of land use designations which are scattered throughout the city; Right-of-Way 13%, Industrial 12%, Parks & Open Space 11%, Multi-Family 8%, Commercial 7% and Railroad with the remain 2%. Having such a high percentage of single family homes within the City, Mukilteo has made the school system one of its highest prioritiest.

Landscape & Surrounding Areas

The Puget Sound is one of the main reasons why Mukilteo is so beautiful. Being situated right on the water, residents get to enjoy some of Washington’s most breathtaking views and sunsets. Many visitors and residents travel to and from Whidbey Island using the Mukilteo Ferry system to get a glimpse of the majestic landscape or to simply commute to the main land for work (largest volume of ferry passengers in the State).

General Demographics
– 4,232 Acres, 49.1% is unbuildable (2005)
– Dwelling Units 6,759 (2000)
– Population 19,360 (2005)
– Major Industries (Railroad & Washington State Ferry System)

Mukilteo’s History

Mukilteo’s heritage starts long before its official incorporation in 1947. In 1855 the Elliot Point Treaty was signed between Governor Isaac Stevens and 22 Native American Chiefs which surrendered land to the United States Government in exchange for services like education, health care, fishing and hunting rights. Shortly after Mukilteo’s incorporation the ferry service started, the Air Force had a refueling station on the waterfront and the railroad transported goods to Boeing.

Informational Links & Resources
– City Website
– Mukilteo School District
– Chamber of Commerce
– Parks and Recreation