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Granite Falls is a small mountain community with suburban traits
Granite Falls is a small Snohomish County community of roughly 4,700, set between the Pilchuck and Stillaguamish rivers in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range. The region, home of Coast Salish tribes, developed around precious metal mining in the late 1800s. "I love Granite Falls. It doesn't feel like most of the towns in the greater Seattle area," says Joey Duwe, a real estate broker with John L. Scott Snohomish. "It's a very homey, kind of down-to-earth blue-collar town where kids still ride their bikes around."
Discover your Granite Falls dream home with a view of Mount Pilchuck.
Unwind with a view of the Stillaguamish River at Riverscene County Park in Granite Falls.
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Homes in Granite Falls span centuries of design
Granite Falls' oldest homes, mostly farmhouses, cottages and Craftsman bungalows, date from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Later 20th-century architecture features ranch styles and split-levels. From the 2000s onward, contemporary and New Traditional designs were added, often in subdivisions. These are found in various parts of town, though the newest construction concentrates toward the area's northwest section. Some 2020s townhouses have been added to the north. Prices range from about $370,000 for older homes under 1,000 square feet to $730,000 for newer residences more than twice the size.
See yourself living in one of these split-level homes surrounded by nature in Granite Falls.
Make everlasting memories in a charming ranch-style home in Granite Falls.
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Numerous amenities for outdoor recreation or wilderness exploration
The area's recreational amenities include Perrigoue Memorial Park, which has baseball fields often used for Little League games. Frank Mason Park features Lake Gardner, which has a public dock and space for picnics. Eagle Park, also known as "the dog park," is maintained by local volunteers and has separate areas for off-leash running and small or shy pups.
Walkers and birders head a few miles north to Granite Falls Fish Ladder Trail, a less than half-mile route by the Stillaguamish River. About 5 miles south of town, O'Reilly Acres County Park Reserve and Lake Bosworth offer fishing, kayaking and other water sports. A larger lake, Lake Stevens, includes Davies Beach and is about 8 miles away. Explorers might also visit the Lime Kiln Trailhead, Mount Pilchuck State Park, Wallace Falls State Park and Monte Cristo, an abandoned former mining town only accessible by a hiking trail. Much of the area around Granite Falls is undeveloped forests, including land under the stewardship of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
Granite Falls Fish Ladder is perfect for taking scenic photos with friends.
Lake Bosworth in Granite Falls is the go-to spot for fishing, boating, and hiking.
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Major highways, public transit options and healthcare
Downtown and some residential pockets are pedestrian-friendly areas with sidewalks. For longer distances, most people drive. It's about 15 miles to Everett and 45 miles to Seattle or Bellevue. State Route 92 goes through the north part of Granite Falls as Quarry Road and meets Mountain Loop Highway to the east. "Aside from Granite Falls being a quiet bedroom community for commuters to Everett, Bellevue and Seattle, the unique thing about it is its gateway to the Mountain Loop Highway," Duwe says. Destinations off the loop include the Big Four Ice Caves and Verlot, a small mountain community.
Another way to get around is Community Transit's Route 280 bus from Granite Falls Park & Ride to the Everett Station, where Amtrak and connecting buses to Seattle are available. It's about 23 miles from Granite Falls to Everett's Seattle Paine Field International Airport, also called Paine Field, and Snohomish County Airport. Service is via Alaska Airlines. For more options, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is roughly 56 miles away. Skagit Regional Health–Granite Falls Family Medicine is on Stanley Street. About 15 miles away, Everett and Arlington both have hospitals.
Granite Falls Park & Ride makes exploring the city effortless.
Granite Falls residents often board flights at Paine Field Airport for travel.
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Stanley Street and Granite Avenue offer downtown essentials
Granite Falls has an old-fashioned downtown, with businesses around Stanley Street and Granite Avenue. A bank, a pharmacy, Granite Falls Hardware and Granite Falls Market Fresh IGA grocery store provide essentials. Places to eat include Playa Bonita Mexican Restaurant, Buzz Inn Steakhouse and Omega Pizza & Pasta. "Omega's is so good, and the servings are big. They still keep the glasses chilled, so the drinks come out frosty," Duwe says. The Granite Falls Farmers Market on Cascade Avenue is held on Sundays from mid-June through August.
For household tools, stop by Granite Falls Hardware in Granite Falls.
Granite Falls residents head to IGA for all their grocery needs and more.
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A series of four schools in the Granite Falls School District
Kids may attend public schools in Granite Falls School District. Mountain Way Elementary School is for kindergarten through second grade and earns a B-minus grade from Niche. Monte Cristo Elementary School, for third through fifth grades, has a C. Granite Falls Middle School has a C-minus, and Granite Falls High School has a B-minus. The high school offers a program called College in the High School–Running Start in collaboration with Everett Community College. Career and technical education pathways include agriculture, health sciences and STEM.
Granite Falls High School prepares students for graduation and beyond.
Mountain Way Elementary School offers great education in a fun atmosphere.
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Events include Railroad Days and a classic car show
One of Granite Falls' biggest events is Railroad Days, held the first Saturday in October. It celebrates the area's steam train history and features parades and a vendors' market. In December, there's the Winter Bazaar and Tree Lighting. The Sky Valley Motorcycle Show is in May, and Show 'n' Shine, a classic car show, is in August. Arlington's SkyFest is also held in August. The Arlington Municipal Airport hosts the event, including an airshow, a family-friendly tailgate and airplane rides.
Have a family adventure at Granite Falls Railroad Days with a parade.
Show 'n' Shine car show in Granite Falls attracts car enthusiasts every year.
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Wintry weather affects roads and can cause power outages
Heavy snowfall and low temperatures can affect road conditions and utility services. There may be fewer issues closer to downtown than farther into the mountains, where plows may not reach the roads as quickly. Power outages caused by high winds or snow accumulation can sometimes last a few days because of delays in accessing downed lines.
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