Why Live in Swede Heaven
A small community on the north fork of the Stillaguamish River, Swede Heaven is one of the rural areas of Snohomish County with views of Whitehorse Mountain and Mount Higgins. There are woodlands, pastures and several creeks. "It's tucked in the mountains and just beautiful: there are no bad views. It's not super crowded, and it's more affordable for people to move into," says Robin Price, a broker with eXp Realty Seattle. Swede Heaven has a variety of home styles, with everything from ramblers to A-frames and manufactured homes. Lots are typically multiacre, and some have river frontage. The number of properties on the market is limited. Over a year, as of late March 2025, 10 homes had sold in Swede Heaven. They were typically in the $400,000s to $700,000s, though one went for $1 million. Swede Heaven's CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Darrington Elementary School earns a C-minus grade from Niche, and Darrington High School receives a C-plus. They are on the same campus and cover kindergarten through twelfth grade. For distinct career pathways, there's Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center, which collaborates with more than a dozen school
Home Trends in Swede Heaven, WA
On average, homes in Swede Heaven, Darrington sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Swede Heaven, Darrington over the last 12 months is $700,000, up 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$700,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$750,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,000,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$399
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$750,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
26%