Located in Skagit County
Edison lies in the Skagit Valley between Seattle and Vancouver on the coast of Samish Bay. This is the kind of place where folks can walk to farm-to-table restaurants and pass by a pride flag in the window of the local fire department. A rural destination still undiscovered by the masses, this small community attracts foodies, but not crowds. Edison is a tranquil home base where makers, bakers and hobby farmers tend to place their roots.
This little community is not the place to find big box stores, chain retailers or fast food: it’s slow food around here. Most of Edison’s shops and restaurants can be found along Cains Court, which turns into Gilkey Avenue. Folks come from far and wide to pick up freshly baked bread from Breadfarm. “For a yummy café burger, Edison Café is locally owned and operated,” says Shalyce Pocock, broker with John L. Scoff Real Estate and fourth-generation Skagit County resident. “To go out for a beer and a fun evening, there are three bars: The Corner Pub, Longhorn Saloon and The Old Edison.” The Old Edison is the spot for live music and dancing in the evenings. Additionally, Terramar Brewstillery, offering 20 beer varieties on tap, is part of the Skagit Farm to Pint Ale Trail. Here, customers are also invited to enjoy pizza in the open-air seating along with their four-legged friends. Local shops like Book Shucker and The Lucky Dumpster are open on the weekends, where folks can find books, arts and crafts and consignment items. For major grocery shopping, Food Pavilion is about 11 miles southeast.
Between the area’s creative vibe, community gatherings and flower festivals, it’s clear that Edison celebrates the beauty of life. Local craftsmen showcase their work at art galleries. The Edison Granary, a renovated 1930s agricultural building, hosts events like weddings, live music and art classes. In March, the La Conner Daffodil Festival gets the community in the spirit of spring. And every April, fields of vibrant blooms echo the sunset’s hues at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. This festival takes place just south of Edison and is the largest of its kind in the U.S.
Most homes are clustered near the restaurants and small businesses. Instead of stoplights and sidewalks, fruit trees and gardens make up the neighborhood streetscape. Styles include farmhouses with pitched roofs and turn-of-the-century Victorians. Homes range from about $430,000 to $700,000.
Edison Elementary School is in the heart of Edison, right across the street from area homes and restaurants. It is rated C-plus on Niche and teaches kindergarten through Grade 8. Burlington-Edison High School, rated B-minus, is located outside the neighborhood. It offers a U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps program that teaches maritime history, global trade and oceanography.
From various points in Edison, locals can see organic farmland, the North Cascades and the San Juan Islands in the distance. “What Edison really draws in during the winter months are the bald eagles,” says Brian Adams, Skagit County Director of Parks and Recreation. “Birdwatching is pretty prominent. People watch them from their bikes or electric bikes.” While there aren’t any community parks, Edison is located in between two state parks. Bay View State Park overlooks Padilla Bay and Larrabee State Park has miles of hiking and biking trails through the forest. To the east, tree-lined Friday Creek is accessible from Pomona Grange Park, along with a covered picnic pavilion. For more adventures, travelers take Interstate 5 to Bellingham International Airport, about 27 miles north.
The Edison Slough winds through the community toward the bay, enriching the soil but increasing the risk of floods. The area experienced floods in 2024, 2022 and 2021. Skagit County recommends signing up for CodeRed Alerts, which notifies locals to all types of emergencies in the community. Having a flood kit containing water, cash and hygiene supplies is another good practice for flood preparedness. The nearest hospital, PeaceHealth United General Medical Center, is about 11 miles southeast.
Doug Nesbit
Windermere Real Estate Whatcom
(360) 594-5794
114 Total Sales
1 in Edison
$565,000 Price
Stacy Graves
eXp Realty
(360) 594-0228
74 Total Sales
1 in Edison
$615,000 Price
Brenda Harter
RE/MAX Gateway
(360) 503-0431
21 Total Sales
1 in Edison
$699,999 Price
Renay Daniels
John L. Scott Bellingham
(360) 594-5647
91 Total Sales
1 in Edison
$449,000 Price
Derek Buse
COMPASS
(360) 325-7166
103 Total Sales
2 in Edison
$445K - $780K Price Range
Dick Nord
Windermere RE Skagit Valley
(360) 503-0923
14 Total Sales
1 in Edison
$251,000 Price
$1,350,000
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