Snohomish Washington Real Estate

The City of Snohomish is a historical community east of I-5 and south of Lake Stevens near Highway 9 and Highway 2. Best known for its historical district, antique shops and historical preservation, Snohomish Washington is proud to be the oldest city in the county. Snohomish, even though small in size, has a school system that focuses on keeping class sizes down for optimal learning, 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools and alternative education resources.

Land Use Designations

Within the city limits, Snohomish has 798 acres designation for Residential (single family, low density, medium density and high density), 480 designated for Commercial/Light Industrial (commercial, business park, airport industry, industry and mixed use), and 415 designated as Other (open space, urban horticulture, public, roads, rivers and lakes). Variety of zoning makes for a very diverse community that melds natural landscape with city planning and development.

Landscape & Surrounding Areas

Though lying in the Cascade foothills, Snohomish’s most prized landscaping feature is the river running on the south side of town, the Snohomish River. The Snohomish River is dotted with remnants of old logging operations, dock pilings and machinery which give a great visual history lesson of early Washington. Being on the Snohomish River, Snohomish can be accessed via a small boat or watercraft, taking approx. 1 ½ hours one-way, making an excellent family day-trip. If you enjoy the water but prefer the air Snohomish is also home to Harvey Air Field, one of Snohomish County’s 4 airports. Located at the south edge of town the air field is easy to access and makes enjoying your personal aircraft a breeze.

General Demographics
– 1,851 Acres
– Population 10,118 (2000)
– Dwelling Units 3,632 (2004)
– Major Industries (Tourism & Aviation)

Snohomish’s History

Being one of the first settlements in Snohomish County, the City of Snohomish boasts a deep and rich history dating back to 1856. It first sprang to life from the saw-mills and agricultural productions which supplied a steady stream of traffic flowing in and out of the city. Snohomish was a major crossing point for travelers coming into the Snohomish County area either by train or water. After the booming days of early development, Snohomish started to experience a steady decline in population and commerce but since then it has been on a rejuvenating path to stability and growth.

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