Why Live in Edgewater
Edgewater, located in Lacey, is a neighborhood near Tolmie State Park, the Puget Sound shoreline and the restaurants and retail in the city's center. Single-family Craftsman-style homes date to the early 2000s and range from 1,500 to 3,000 square feet, with small manicured front yards, street-facing porches and rear garages. The community is designed with zero lot lines, resulting in minimal yard space and reduced maintenance. Three well-maintained parks — Glacier, Baker, and Edgewater — provide ample space for children to play and foster a strong sense of community. Edgewater is among the safest neighborhoods in Lacey. Hawks Prairie Golf Club is nearby, and Tolmie State Park offers trails and a beach that's known for its shellfish supply. Stores like Safeway, Walmart and Home Depot can be found 2 miles away along Marvin Road and Martin Way. Locals can choose from a variety of hip breweries and recreational venues in the area. Marvin Road provides access to central Lacey and Interstate 5, and the Hawks Prairie Bus Route serves the neighborhood. Schools in the North Thurston Public Schools District, including Olympic View Elementary and North Thurston High School, are well-regarded. The high school offers dual enrollment programs that allow students to earn college credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edgewater a good place to live?
Edgewater is a good place to live. Edgewater is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Edgewater is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Edgewater has 5 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 41. The average household income is $117,750 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 48% of residents. A majority of residents in Edgewater are home owners, with 21.6% of residents renting and 78.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Edgewater can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Edgewater neighborhood guide.
Is Edgewater, WA a safe neighborhood?
Edgewater, WA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Edgewater?
The median home price in Edgewater is $515,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $103,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,470 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $106K a year to afford the median home price in Edgewater. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Edgewater is $118K.
What are the best public schools in Edgewater?
The best public schools that serve Edgewater are:
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Are home prices dropping in Edgewater?
Yes, home prices in Edgewater are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Edgewater, WA
On average, homes in Edgewater, Lacey sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Edgewater, Lacey over the last 12 months is $499,900, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$499,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$520,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$248
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median List Price
$515,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
