Why Live in Creekside
Creekside, located in Gold Bar, is a small neighborhood nestled between two forks of May Creek. The area features contemporary homes built from the late 1990s through the 2010s, ranging from 1,000 to 2,200 square feet. These homes often include driveways, multicar garages, and custom features such as fully fenced backyards, fruit trees, fire pits, and patios. Flooding is a potential concern, and residents are advised to monitor National Weather Service warnings and consider flood insurance. Creekside residents enjoy proximity to Wallace Falls State Park, a popular destination with a series of three waterfalls and various hiking trails. The Skykomish River offers white-water rafting opportunities, and nearby Reiter Foothills State Forest is ideal for hiking and rock climbing. Gold Bar's commercial area along U.S. Route 2 provides dining options like Mountain View Diner, which is known for its comfort food and homemade pies, as well as other eateries offering pizza, Thai, and Mexican cuisine. The Gold Dust Days Heritage Festival in July and the Return of the Salmon Celebration in September are notable local events. While U.S. Route 2 offers convenient access to nearby cities and outdoor attractions, traffic congestion can be an issue, particularly on weekends. Everett and Bothell are within a 30-mile drive, and Bellevue and Seattle are within 45 miles. Community Transit's bus Route 271 connects Gold Bar to Everett Station, and Dial-A-Ride-Transportation (DART) is available for those needing travel assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Creekside a good place to live?
Creekside is a good place to live. Creekside is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Creekside is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Creekside has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 42. The average household income is $79,579 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 14.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Creekside are home owners, with 17.6% of residents renting and 82.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Creekside can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Creekside neighborhood guide.
Is Creekside, WA a safe neighborhood?
Creekside, WA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Creekside?
The median home price in Creekside is $295,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $59,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,530 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $66K a year to afford the median home price in Creekside. The average household income in Creekside is $80K.
What are the best public schools in Creekside?
The best public schools that serve Creekside are:
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Are home prices dropping in Creekside?
Yes, home prices in Creekside are down 1% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Creekside, WA
On average, homes in Creekside, Gold Bar sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Creekside, Gold Bar over the last 12 months is $550,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$550,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$295,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$275,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$203
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$295,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
