Mountlake Terrace is a smaller city of around 22,000 people that sits centrally located to major nearby cities but never too far away from nature. “We’re definitely small city but trending toward a large city feel,” says Andrew Appelwick, Events Coordinator for the City of Mountlake Terrace. “We’re a big outdoor community. We have nine parks within the 4 miles here. We have trails and a waterfront area. We have our own pool.”
It is also conveniently located near major area employers. “We’re close to Bothell, which has a lot of Biomed. To the north is Everett, a major economic engine because it has the Paine Field. Being between these cities and close to Seattle is essential,” says Rikki Fruichantie, Communication Manager for the City of Mountlake Terrace. Besides these factors, residents can explore various cultural restaurants and be close to the city-run events.
Residential homes in Mountlake Terrace are modern and large.
Mountlake Terrace's Pontiac Car Show is one of many neighborhood events.
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Condos and houses from Lake Ballinger to Gateway
Single-family houses are common and vary in architecture from mid-century, ranch-style homes to new traditionals, like those in both Lake Ballinger and Town Center . The median single-family home price is approximately $700,000, which is around $100,000 less than the Seattle average. Neighborhoods, including Lake Ballinger, Cascade View and Gateway , have traditional condo and apartment options too. Condos are listed from around $250,000 to $700,000.
Condos and townhomes are another housing option in Gateway, Mountlake Terrace, WA.
A cozy renovated ranch style home in Mountlake Terrace, WA is nestled against the trees.
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Activities from Ballinger Lake to Candy Cane Park
The city has nearly 270 acres of recreational space, including parks with off-leash dog areas, athletic fields and various trails. Nile Shrine Golf Course is a public course adjacent to Ballinger Lake with water views. Mountlake Terrace’s only lake and fishing pier is in Ballinger Park, where the city’s 3rd of July celebration is held. One of the city’s first parks is Terrace Creek Park, affectionately known locally as “Candy Cane Park,” garnered after the first red and white play structure was built in 1954. Movie nights and live music are held in the park’s open space as part of the Terrace Summer Nights series.
There are plenty of fun outdoor activities at Lake Ballinger, neighboring Mountlake Terrace.
Terrace Creek Park in Mountlake Terrace offers walking trails and more.
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State Highway 99 shopping centers and international cuisine
Ballinger Village is the city's central retail area with a Thriftway and fast-food chains. The area also has bars and restaurants. Additional shopping centers with major grocers, big box stores and retail chains are found along state Highway 99.
Mazatlan Restaurant is the spot to get your Mexican food fix in Mountlake Terrace, WA.
Eggs benedict with a refreshing fruit bowl is one of the many tasty Patty's Eggnest offerings.
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Education in Edmonds School District
Edmonds School District serves Mountlake Terrace and earns a B-plus grade from Niche. Four of the district’s 20 elementary schools are in the city, including Brier, which maintains a B-plus; Mountlake Terrace, which receives a B-minus; and Terrace Park and Cedar Way, which both earn B grades. Brier Terrace Middle School and Mountlake Terrace High School both earn B-plus grades.
Mountlake Terrace High School provides excellent education and top-notch after-school programs.
Brier Terrace Middle School main entrance.
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Sound Transit light rail and Seattle accessibility
In August 2024, Mountlake Terrace received a stop along the Sound Transit 1 Line light rail to Seattle. The rail runs parallel to Interstate 5, which connects the city to Seattle’s Fortune 500 companies in about 15 miles and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)—or “SeaTac”—in less than 30 miles. State Highway 99 also leads to Seattle and SeaTac. Community Transit buses serve the city. State Highway 104 runs east and west, tying the area to Edmonds and the Edmonds-Kingston ferry in about 5 miles. Swedish Edmonds Campus is the nearest hospital and is a Level IV Trauma Center.
Decreasing violent crime across Mountlake Terrace
According to the Mountlake Terrace Police Department’s 2023 annual report, violent crime figures have decreased since 2021. Although the report does not include a comprehensive look at property crime figures, it indicates that vehicle thefts and burglaries have increased during over the same time frame.
Kim has a varied professional background, having worked as a professional organizer, bookkeeper, graphics designer, and property manager. Her husband is a general contractor, and they combine their businesses to help her clients transform their homes and get them ready to sell by doing repairs, minor remodeling and home staging. Payment can be deferred if needed. They have a concierge service where you move out, and they take it from there, including cleaning out the fridge! She is well-known for her Before and After photos of houses that have been transformed so the sellers can maximize their return on the sale of their home. She was voted Best Real Estate Broker and Brokerage in Snohomish County this year. She has two grown children and two grandchildren. She lives aboard a 48’ motor yacht with her husband of 41 years in the Everett marina.
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