Home Buyer & Seller Information
Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension for Navy Families
As April 30, 2010 draws ever closer, many families across Snohomish County are scrambling to find a home, obtain mutual acceptance, and have the property record on or before June 30, 2010. This is not the case if you are [...]
Snohomish County Market Updates
Poll: Has the Snohomish County Real Estate Market Hit Bottom?
Do you think the housing market has hit bottom?trends In a poll released today by Fannie Mae, nearly 2/3 of Americans say right now is a good time to purchase a home and the bottom has arrived. With that said, Snohomish [...]

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