Acres of farmland and forestry create a unique landscape in Hobart, a rural neighborhood in King County. Roughly 28 miles southeast of Seattle, Hobart was originally settled by loggers in the 1870s and has since found a niche in agriculture and livestock. “Hobart is a pocket community within Maple Valley. It provides a nice outdoor life and it’s probably one of the last areas in Maple Valley with acreage, so you get the best of a rural community where people can have their animals,” says Real Estate Agent Tammie Mabry with eXp Realty, who has almost 10 years of experience and specializes in King County.
A beautiful L-shaped pristine modern rancher home in Hobart.
Hobart is the quintessential rural farming community.
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Farmhouses with a lot of land
Most homes in Hobart sit on large lots of farmland with fences and ample space between neighbors. In some areas, forests of mature trees separate properties. Dirt or gravel driveways veer off the paved main roads, leading to houses. Ranch-style homes built between the 1960s and 1980s are common, with most sharing a New Traditional exterior design. Prices range from $750,000 to $1.1 million for homes that span 1,500 to 2,000 square feet. Multi-level, traditional farmhouses with front porches are also found throughout the neighborhood. These properties are larger, spanning 2,200 to 2,600 square feet and costing $900,000 to $1 million. “The homes are not cookie-cutter; there’s a bit of a variety,” Mabry says. “For the most part, properties are one to five acres, which is great for people who want space.” The CAP Index Crime Score in Hobart is a 1 out of 10, which is lower compared to the national average of 4.
This stunning Hobart home has gigantic windows to let in maximum light.
A great example of a modern farmhouse in the Hobart neighborhood.
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Nature trails and ballfields in Hobart
Hobart’s natural landscape lends to plenty of outdoor recreation. “There are a lot of hiking and horseback riding trails nearby,” Mabry says. “There’s also a lake with kayaking and all kinds of fun stuff.” The Taylor Mountain Forest Trailhead starts in the east of Hobart and travels along both the Holder and Carey creeks through a forest of red alder trees. Wildlife can be seen along the trail, including the occasional black bear. Other paths in the area include the Carey Creek Trail and the Tiger Mountain Trail. Roughly 3 miles south of Hobart is the Big Bend Natural Area Park. The 96-acre open space sits along the Cedar River and is a mix of wetlands, bluffs and forests. Levdansky Park on Issaquah-Ravensdale Road is a recreational green space with a baseball field where local Little League and school teams play.
Walk the Cedar River Trail through Dorre Don for an afternoon of fresh air.
Mt.Rainier peeks over the lush tree's in Hobart.
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Shopping and Dining
groceries and snacks to gasoline – and even has a post office inside. For other shopping and dining options, commuting is required. The nearby Maple Valley’s commercial corridor along Maple Valley Highway is about 4 miles away and has multiple shops and restaurants. Village Inn Burgers & Teriyaki serves both American homestyle food and Asian-inspired cuisine. Across the street, House & Hazel is a modern wine bar that doubles as a mercantile. Patrons can purchase furniture and kitchenware as well as attend chef-led dinners. The area also has a QFC supermarket, plus a handful of fast-food options.
Farther south on Maple Valley Highway, roughly 6 miles from the neighborhood, is Summit’s commercial corridor. Retail stores include Johnson’s Home & Garden, Walgreens and Goodwill. Alaska N Dumplings is a local restaurant serving authentic Russian meals. There are also chain restaurants like MOD Pizza and Panera Bread. Fred Meyer and Safeway both serve as the area’s supermarkets.
Village Inn Burgers & Teriyaki offers American and Asian-inspired cuisine in Hobart.
Safeway has a large store close to Hobart.
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A-rated Tahoma public schools
Families living in Hobart can send their kids to schools within the Tahoma School District. Tahoma Elementary School is a designated historical site, operating as the district’s oldest campus since the 1920s. Summit Trail Middle School offers multiple student extracurriculars, like a robotics team and badminton. Tahoma Senior High School provides an expansive Career and Technical Education program with dual credit opportunities. All three schools earn an A grade from Niche.
Tahoma Senior High School earns an A grade from Niche.
Tahoma Elementary School is a designated historical site, operating as the district’s oldest campus since the 1920s.
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Traveling in and out of Hobart
Hobart’s expansive, rural landscape lends to a car-dependent community. Washington state Route 18 runs through the neighborhood and later connects to Interstate 90, which travels into Seattle, roughly 28 miles away. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, or SeaTac, is about 19 miles away for commercial flights.
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