$1,080,452Average Value$405Average Price per Sq Ft
Rural neighborhood within Hobart
Atkinson is a rural community with acres of farmland in Hobart, surrounded by thick forests, rivers and streams. Located roughly 27 miles southeast of Seattle, Atkinson has a natural landscape, yet is close to shopping and employment hubs in Maple Valley. “It’s not your typical neighborhood – you usually get a little more land, so if you want to have animals, like horses, you can,” says Real Estate Agent Jule Johnson with Windermere Real Estate-Maple Valley, who has over 10 years of experience.
Atkinson is a rural community with acres of farmland in Hobart.
It's possible to make new friends when you're out for a walk in Atkinson.
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A variety of homes on large lots
Most homes in Atkinson sit on large lots surrounded by forests, with ample space between neighbors. Some properties come with additional farmland, while others are lined along country roads. Traditional multi-story homes with a simple exterior are common, with some as old as the 1920s and others built as recently as the 1990s. These properties span 2,000 to 3,600 square feet and are priced between $750,000 and $1 million. Mid-century ranch-style homes are another common housing option, ranging from 1,300 to 2,000 square feet for $625,000 to $900,000.
Properties are less spread out on the neighborhood’s west side, closer to Maple Valley. Streets become more residential, and the houses are both larger and newer than those on the east side. “Some people prefer older homes, and some people want brand new ones, but you can get what you want out here,” Johnson says. New construction Craftsman homes built in the 2020s with multiple front gables, pointed roofs and stone accents cost $1 million to $1.4 million. There are also Craftsman-inspired Millennium Mansions in the neighborhood from the 1990s. These properties span 4,400 to 6,800 square feet and are priced $2 million to $2.5 million. These homes have manicured lawns with decorative shrubbery, though they are still separated from each other by thick forests. According to Johnson, properties in Atkinson are required to have five acres or more – homeowners are not allowed to subdivide the land any smaller. The CAP Index crime score for Atkinson is 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
raditional multi-story homes with a simple exterior are common.
Some Atkinson homes have manicured lawns, shrubbery, and are set amid thick forests.
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Maple Valley’s nearby shopping and dining
Since Atkinson lacks commercial areas, traveling into Maple Valley is required for shopping and dining. Maple Valley Market is a local grocery store about a mile east of the neighborhood along Renton-Maple Valley Road. Next door, a small coffee stand called Rainier Valley Coffee sits in the Shell gas station parking lot, offering signature drinks and seasonal flavors. Cascadia Pizza Co. is a restaurant across the street serving wood-fired specialty pies, where patrons can sit outside and admire the waterfront views of the Cedar River. About a half mile up the road, Foley’s Produce is a farmers market selling fresh produce, plants, food and other products. Farther south on Maple Valley Highway, about 4 miles from the neighborhood, there’s a commercial corridor with more dining options. Stockton’s Restaurant & Spirits is a classic bar serving American fare and hosting live music on the weekends. There’s also La Fogata Mexican Restaurant and Village Inn Burgers & Terriyaki. Quality Food Center (QFC) is the area’s grocery store.
Cascadia Pizza makes incredibly delicious pies freshly by hand.
Stockton’s Restaurant and Spirits has a dining area and bar.
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Recreation along Cedar River
provide hiking, wildlife watching and exploring. “It’s an outdoorsy area. People like to live out where they can ride their four-wheelers,” Johnson says. Fred V. Habenicht Rotary Park is a greenspace roughly a mile from the neighborhood with picnic tables and an open field. Most notably, the park has access to the Cedar River – the area is considered a local watering hole, where visitors can go swimming, fishing and kayaking. There’s even a graffiti-covered bridge that acts as a local landmark for walking along the riverbank. Farther south down the river is the Dorre Don Natural Area. The 68-acre preserve is mostly made up of wetlands and forests, though there are a handful of trails, such as the Cedar River Trail.
The Dorre Don Natural Area has multiple walking trails along the water.
The Dorre Don Natural Area has multiple walking trails to enjoy.
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A-rated Tahoma public schools
Families living in Atkinson can send their kids to schools within the Tahoma School District. Tahoma Elementary School is a designated historical site, operating as the oldest campus in the district. From there, students can attend Summit Trail Middle School. Tahoma Senior High School provides a College in the High School (CHS) program through the University of Washington that allows students to take college-level courses. All three schools earn an A rating from Niche.
Tahoma Senior High School has an A on Niche.
Summit Trail Middle school earns an A from Niche.
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Traveling in and around Atkinson
Atkinson’s expansive landscape and long country roads lend to it being a car-dependent community. “It’s a great commuting area. It’s close to the highways, so you can get places quickly,” Johnson says. “You’re close to Issaquah, Renton and you’re half an hour from Bellevue.” Washington state Route 18 runs along the northwest of the neighborhood, and access to Washington state Route 169, also known as Renton-Maple Valley Road, is close by. Drivers can take this road roughly 27 miles north into Seattle. There are also two local bus stops in Maple Valley. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 18 miles away for commercial flights.
Atkinson’s expansive landscape and long country roads lend to it being a car-dependent area.
Atkinson is a great commuting area and close to the highways.
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Parks in this Area
Fred v habernicht rotary park
Dorre Don Natural Area
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
32 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Atkinson
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Atkinson, Hobart sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Atkinson, Hobart over the last 12 months is $1,338,136, up 33% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
758
Median Age
48
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$146,428
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$173,857
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
37.8%
Advanced Degrees
11.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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