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Friendly, no-frills lakeside community
In Northwest Washington, about 9 miles east of Skagit Bay, sits the neighborhood of Lake McMurray. With homes nestled between the lake and the evergreens, this is a place for simple pleasures without the bustle of traffic. “People who live there just love it. Everybody is very friendly – they wave at each other,” says Mary Jo Reistma, Managing Broker at Brown McMillen Real Estate with two decades of experience. For retail and restaurant temptations, locals drive to one of the nearby towns like Mt. Vernon, 11 miles northwest.
Find your waterfront dream home surrounded by the evergreens in Lake McMurray.
For family fun, Lake McMurray residents go to Roozengaarden Tulip Festival in Mount Vernon.
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Fishing, biking and hiking
Activities on the lake include canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, birdwatching and of course, fishing. “Lake McMurray is a no-wake lake. It’s relaxed and peaceful with perch, bass and trout,” says Laura Kaestner, broker associate with Re/Max Gateway. Kaestner lives in Lake McMurray part-time, though many residents live here year-round. The public boat launch is on the lake’s southeast shore. At the north end of the lake is the Sons of Norway private community and beach. To the west, biking trails wind through the hills. “Around the lake itself, there’s no hiking, but there is hiking around the area,” Kaestner says. Hikers can journey up to Monument Lookout, a modern art piece and unique punctuation to the otherwise forested landscape. Cyclists and joggers can also head to the paved Nakashima Heritage Barn Trailhead just south of Lake McMurray.
Lake McMurray residents often go for bike rides at Nakashima Heritage Barn Trailhead.
Cast out a line and go fishing on the peaceful waters of Lake McMurray.
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Homes provide peace and privacy
Lake McMurray has no stoplights – not even at the main intersection where Route 9 connects to Route 534. Tall trees shade roads and buffer sounds for the already-quiet neighborhood. Homes are scattered with plenty of privacy and space between them. Luxury cabins and midcentury ramblers can be found on the lakefront and a bit further removed from the lake, surrounded by trees. Prices range from about $550,000 to $770,000.
Wake up to the sound of nature's symphony in a Lake McMurray rambler home.
Make everlasting memories in a waterfront cabin in Lake McMurray.
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Shopping and dining in nearby towns
Lake McMurray does not contain shops or restaurants. When going out, people typically go to into Mt. Vernon, or eat at Big Lake Bar and Grill in the neighborhood of Big Lake, 6 miles north. Haggen, a regional chain grocery store, is about 14 miles southwest in Stanwood.
For a culinary experience, head to Big Lake Bar and Grill near Lake McMurray.
The locally owned grocery store chain Haggens is a short drive away from Lake McMurray.
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Commuting to school
Schools also lie outside the neighborhood. About 5 miles northwest is the Conway School, which teaches prekindergarten through Grade 8 and is rated B on Niche. Mt. Vernon High School is 12 miles northwest and rated B-minus. As part of its special education curriculum, this high school offers an adaptive mariachi program featuring singing, guitar and folklórico dancing.
Conway School helps shape the minds of youth for a better tomorrow.
Mount Vernon High School prepares students for graduation and beyond.
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Proximity to Interstate 5
With the serene seclusion of Lake McMurray comes a dependence on cars to get around. Route 9 curves around the western side of the lake. It connects to Route 534, which leads to Interstate 5, the area’s main north-south highway. Heading north up the Interstate is Skagit Valley Hospital, 11 miles away, and Bellingham International Airport, 43 miles away.
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On average, homes in Lake McMurray, Mount Vernon sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake McMurray, Mount Vernon over the last 12 months is $470,000, down 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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