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Old Town Arlington

Old Town Arlington

$565,658 Average Value
$268 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Downtown region built to maintain active lifestyle

Arlington is one of Snohomish County’s northernmost cities, representing the spirit of Arlington as the Old Town neighborhood since it holds its local businesses and events and is the hub for community mingling. Living in the Old Town neighborhood provides easy access to the most popular restaurants and parks for a sociable lifestyle. “It has the small town feel even though it’s growing,” says broker at Windermere Real Estate Ryan Nobach. “They have the Ferris wheel and ice skating during the winter. It's kind of interesting, but they’re very active in that city.” Locals are also near Highway 9, which travels through Snohomish County.
Come walk along Downtown Old Town Arlington and you'll find amazing shops and places to grab a bite.
Come walk along Downtown Old Town Arlington and you'll find amazing shops and places to grab a bite.
A family shops along Main Street in Old Town Arlington.
A family shops along Main Street in Old Town Arlington.
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Boutiques, breweries and brunch on Olympia Avenue

Olympic Avenue is the city’s walkable sector with a historical aura and visible artwork tucked within the parking lots' alleyways. The downtown is full of boutiques and restaurants for a fun afternoon around the local downtown. Vintage Orchard Coffee has traditional hot and cold coffee drinks plus lotus energy drinks. The Stilly Diner is a brunch spot with a homestyle American breakfast and lunch menu. Bistro San Martin is an upscale spot opened on weekends with white tablecloth service and a sophisticated menu. Its entrees vary from flat-iron steak, lamb and crab cakes. Grocery Outlet and Safeway are also around this drive for those household items. Besides the several boutiques and gift shops along this road, folks can quickly travel to Marysville. Shoppers can find big box stores like Target and Costco. Tulalip has the Seattle Premium Outlets a few more miles south.
A favorite burger spot for residents of Old Town Arlington is the Stilly Diner.
A favorite burger spot for residents of Old Town Arlington is the Stilly Diner.
Come enjoy delicious coffee and pastries at Vintage Orchid in Old Town Arlington.
Come enjoy delicious coffee and pastries at Vintage Orchid in Old Town Arlington.
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Celebrate bald eagle's homecoming at Eagle Festival

Some of Arlington’s biggest celebrations occur at Haller Park. Frontier Days is the city’s Fourth of July celebration, having activities from sunrise to sunset. The mornings begin with a pancake breakfast followed by auctions, carnival games, and a parade. The festivities conclude with fireworks. Art in the Legion promotes the city’s creative artists with a weekend fair that features live music, food trucks, and vendors. The Arlington Farmers Market, held on Saturdays from May to September, is another location to find local craftwork in addition to grabbing fresh produce. The Eagle Festival is a two-day event commemorating the return of the Bald Eagle to the Stillaguamish River. Activities include a photo contest, a chainsaw carving show and a haiku contest.

21st century homes toward the Stillaguamish River

The urban neighborhood includes a mix of apartments, condos, townhouses and single-family houses. The area’s newest properties, built in the 2020s, are on the east side, closer to the river. These are often townhouses and condos priced from $460,000 to $555,000. Nobach noted how newer properties are on the way for the city. “There are a few developments downtown, but it’s much of those storefronts with apartments now,” he says. “There are plans for other developments with single-family development in the future.” Older properties date as far as the turn of the century. These are usually ramblers or cottage homes with smaller front lawns and a side driveway leading to a garage. These are priced from $350,000 to $810,000. Manufactured homes are also common in this area. Prices can range from $45,000 to $100,000.
Come find your next home in Old Town Arlington, less than an hour drive from Seattle.
Come find your next home in Old Town Arlington, less than an hour drive from Seattle.
Old Town Arlington offers safe, ample streets just on the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
Old Town Arlington offers safe, ample streets just on the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
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Hikers and bikers can spend 30 miles on Centennial Trail

Legion Park has a picnic bench and walking paths. Terrace Park is on the neighborhood’s eastern side. The 4-acre park has century-old evergreen trees, a basketball court, and a playground. The park also has the city’s amphitheater. This site hosts annual city summer events such as Old-time movies, Music on the Terraces and Shakespeare in the Park. Centennial Trail runs straight through the neighborhood and travels as far north as the Skagit County line and south to Snohomish. The multi-purpose and paved trail are ideal for hiking, biking and equestrian riding. Twin Rivers Snohomish County Park to the north has open soccer and baseball fields and a disc golf course. Haller Park offers fishing access and a space to view eagles along the Stillaguamish River. “The Stillaguamish River has tubing and fishing, there’s access in Arlington, and it goes towards the Cascades,” Nobach adds.

Less than 2 miles from all assigned schools

Presidents Elementary is where students can spend their time through fifth grade. The B-rated school has nearly 600 students. Haller Middle also earns a B rating from Niche. These two schools are about a mile walk for most residents. Arlington High School earns a B-plus grade from Niche. The school partners with Everett Community College, where students can earn dual enrollment credit or take college-level courses in high school.
Presidents Elementary School in Old Town Arlington is a B minus rated school in Niche.
Presidents Elementary School in Old Town Arlington is a B minus rated school in Niche.
Haller Middle School is blocks away from the Arlington Library and welcomes Old Town Arlington students.
Haller Middle School is blocks away from the Arlington Library and welcomes Old Town Arlington students.
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Highway 9 runs through neighborhood

Local travel options are available through the Community Transit busing system. Highway 9 runs through the area offering access to Snohomish, 20 miles south. Commuters can reach other cities like Mount Vernon, Seattle and Everett using Interstate 5. “Everett to the south is the biggest commute because of Boeing, which is a large state employer,” Nobach says. Residents have a few options for air travel. The Paine Field Airport, 30 miles away, has flights to seven cities, including San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles. The other major metro airport is Seattle Tacoma International Airport, 60 miles away, with flights to 94 domestic cities.
Highway 9 connects Old Town Arlington with Everett and Seattle.
Highway 9 connects Old Town Arlington with Everett and Seattle.
Old Town Arlington offers peaceful living surrounded by beautiful farmland and other natural areas.
Old Town Arlington offers peaceful living surrounded by beautiful farmland and other natural areas.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Seattle Paine Field International

39 min drive

Bus

N Olympic Ave & E 3rd St

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E 1st St & N Stillaguamish Ave

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N Olympic Ave & E 2nd St

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Broadway St & E Gilman Ave

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E Burke Ave & Manhattan St

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E 1st St & N Washington Ave

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E 1st St & N Lenore Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Old Town Arlington US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Old Town Arlington Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$358,900
Median Sale Price
$315,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$374,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$358,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-43%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$268

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,014
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,647
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,661
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,089
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
600
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,878
Median Age
39
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$84,585
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,403

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84.6%
College Graduates
20.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

69 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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