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Modern-day subdivision in a small gold rush-era city
Creekside is a residential development in Gold Bar, a small Snohomish County city. Set in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, the area once housed villages of the Skykomish tribe. "It's absolutely beautiful. I bought my house because of the view from my deck," says Candace Tornay-Gonzalez, artist and owner of Bella Luna Mosaics and Garden Art.
Not surprisingly, the name Gold Bar connects to the area's late-19th-century history. "The region was founded during a mini gold rush," says Melody Dazey, the economic development and tourism manager for the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce. The search for gold didn't pan out as the prospectors hoped. "It wasn't a sizeable amount, not like California," Dazey says. "Though you can still find some gold when panning by the riverside." Railroads, logging and granite quarrying had more significant roles in developing the region than mining did.
Contemporary homes with 1,000 to 2,200 square feet
Creekside, in the space between two forks of May Creek, is a small neighborhood of streets that branch off Amanda Avenue. Construction dates to the late 1990s through the 2010s. Contemporary homes of 1,000 to 2,200 square feet have driveways and multicar garages and come in a variety of colors. Some have custom features like fully fenced backyards, fruit trees, fire pits and patios. Prices can range from the high-$300,000s to the mid-$600,000s. "When I bought my house in 2010, it was $225,000. It's a 3-bedroom, 2-bath on a third of an acre. Now it's worth over $500,000," Tornay-Gonzalez says.
Flooding is possible in the area, so residents are advised to keep abreast of the National Weather Service warnings. The city of Gold Bar has an ordinance related to the establishment of areas of "special flood hazard." Flood insurance rate maps (FIRMs) are on file with the city.
Contemporary and newer built homes sit along the quiet streets of the Creekside neighborhood.
Homes in the Creekside neighborhood can range between $300-600K in price.
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Wallace Falls State Park, trails and rock climbing
Creekside residents have a state park entry point within a few miles of their homes. "Wallace Falls in Gold Bar is one of the most popular state parks," Dazey says. "The waterfalls are in a series of three drops: lower, middle and upper. It's kind of 'choose your own adventure.'" Dazey says the hike to Middle Falls is probably the most popular. Due to the high number of park visitors, the parking lot may fill up.
Gold Bar's section of the Skykomish River is known as a white-water rafting destination, and Alpine Adventures operates rafting trips. Nearby, Reiter Foothills State Forest has numerous hiking trails and rock-climbing spots. A parking area to access bouldering routes is off Reiter Road.
The Cascade Mountains sit in the background of the Creekside neighborhood in Gold Bar.
The Wallace Falls State Park is a very popular hiking spot for locals and tourists alike.
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Gold Bar Elementary is near; secondary schools are in Sultan
Kids may attend public schools in the Sultan School District No. 311. Gold Bar Elementary School earns a C-plus grade from Niche. Sultan Middle School and Sultan High School both receive C grades and are about 8 miles from Creekside.
Sultan Middle School earns a C grade from Niche and serves the local area.
With a C grade from Niche, Sultan Senior High School serves the older students in the area.
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Gold Dust Day, salmon stuff and the State Fair
Gold Dust Days Heritage Festival, held the last weekend in July, celebrates the area's history. "As part of Gold Dust Day, we had a miner's cart race, where three teams built cars and raced them. Gold Bar Elementary hosted," Dazey says. She compares the miner's cart races to outhouse and bed races, similar to soap box derby races.
In late September, Sultan, about 8 miles from Creekside, holds the Return of the Salmon Celebration. It marks the spawning of the salmon in the Snohomish River System. Dazey says people look out for hundreds of thousands of pink salmon, or "humpy" salmon, on "pink years," usually every other year. More of the fish-family lifecycle is on view at the Wallace River Salmon Hatchery, just northwest of Gold Bar. Monroe, about 15 miles west, is the site of The Evergreen State Fair, held in late summer.
Proximity to U.S. Route 2, bus to Everett, DART
With U.S. 2 right here, travel to nearby cities and the mountains is accessible, though traffic can be an issue depending on the season and the weather. Tornay-Gonzalez says backups can be so bad that locals don't even try to go out. It's especially congested on Fridays and Sundays. Everett and Bothell are within a 30-mile drive, and Bellevue and Seattle are within 45 miles. Community Transit's bus Route 271 goes from Gold Bar to Everett Station. For those needing travel assistance, there's Dial-A-Ride-Transportation (DART).
Gold Bar Family Grocer, Mountain View Diner and more
It's a short drive from Creekside to Gold Bar's commercial area, where businesses are found along U.S. Route 2. Mountain View Diner is known for its hearty comfort food, including homemade pies. Other eateries in the area serve pizza, Thai and Mexican cuisines. The Woodshed Espresso & Ice Cream has sweet treats and firewood for sale. Gold Bar Family Grocer on Croft Avenue has been serving the community for over 20 years.
The highway also leads to many outdoor attractions, and many people pass through Gold Bar on their way. There are a couple of motels, Gold Bar RV Storage and the seasonal Stevens Pass Snowboard Shop, a fixture since 1969. Stevens Pass Ski Resort is about 35 miles east of Gold Bar.
Creekside locals can treat themselves to coffee and ice cream at the nearby Woodshed Espresso.
Locals can get all of their grocery needs at the Gold Bar Family Grocer nearby.
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Parks in this Area
Wallace Falls State Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
59 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Creekside
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Creekside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Creekside, Gold Bar sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Creekside, Gold Bar over the last 12 months is $482,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Wonderfully maintained & updated 2 story 4-bedroom home located on a large lot with majestic mountain views. Kitchen with beautiful cabinetry, quartz countertops & SS appliances, Master bedroom with master bath & walk in closet. Freshly painted interior. Enjoyable spacious yard with raised garden beds, and firepit. NGPA property behind lot adds serene privacy and tranquility. 2 car attached
Welcome home to this wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom rambler nestled in the Creekside Vista neighborhood of Gold Bar. Home features open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, tile and granite in the bathrooms, 2 car garage and gas fireplace. The kitchen includes granite counters, stainless steel appliances, gas oven and large island for entertaining. Relax in the backyard that is fully fenced with
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
284
Median Age
42
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,000
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,579
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.2%
College Graduates
14.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
28°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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