About 15 miles north of Seattle. Gateway is one of six neighborhoods in Mountlake Terrace, a community originally designed for World War II veterans coming home after service, but officially incorporated in 1954.
Gateway, which makes up the southern chunk of Mountlake Terrace, is mostly comprised of traditional single-family homes and townhomes. Many homes are set along winding, residential blocks and tend to have some lawn space. Some areas have sidewalks. Houses tend to date back to around 1950 — the era when Mountlake Terrace was taking root. But styles vary from traditional, ranch-style ramblers to spacious Craftsman homes. Prices range from $440,000 to $830,000. Large custom homes, though, can range from $1.2 million to $1.6 million. There are some newer townhome communities, but units don't come up for sale often. Values range from $620,000 to $950,000.
There are two primary park spaces within Gateway, one is Terrace Ridge Park and the other is the Forest Crest Playfield complex. Terrace Ridge Park is the bigger of the two, with 6 acres of space containing paths to walk, a playground and open hillsides. Forest Crest Playfield is a youth sports destination, with a pair of baseball fields and a T-ball field that can double as a soccer field. The Mountlake Terrace Youth Athletic Association uses the fields for its leagues over the course of the year.
Edmond School District serves the area and earns a B from Niche. Students may attend either Terrance Park Elementary, which earns a B, or Mountlake Terrace Elementary, which gets a B-minus. Brier Terrace Middle receives a B-plus. Mountlake Terrace High gets a B-plus. The student newspaper, The Hawkeye, consistently receives state and national awards.
Van Ry Road, in a western pocket of Gateway, is a thoroughfare in the neighborhood, routing to a post office, Axis Pharmacy Northwest and a movie theater, Regal Cinebarre Mountlake. There are multiple restaurants nearby as well, including Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant Mountlake and Gabriel’s Fire Restaurant, Grill and BBQ. Gabriel’s Fire uses all made-from-scratch recipes, for everything on its menu.
To the north, Hemlock State Brewing Co. is a popular watering hole. Founded by three former homebrewers, the business expanded out of a converted garage into its current location on 56th Avenue West. A variety of ales, IPAs and lagers are available in a taproom that’s open seven days a week.
The Gateway neighborhood is apt for athletes, too. Next to the Forest Crest Playfield complex is the Forest Crest Athletic Club, which offers youth and adult tennis lessons. The facility has indoor tennis courts that can be booked, and features pickleball courts as well. To the west, just beyond the confines of the neighborhood, sits the Nile Shrine Golf Course — a public circuit with a par 67 layout. Private and group golf lessons are available there.
There are multiple annual events that take place just outside of Gateway. One is Mountlake’s yearly July 3 fireworks show, at Ballinger Park, with music and food trucks, before a fireworks display over Lake Ballinger. Another is the city’s annual tree lighting in December, at city hall. The event includes choir performances, hot cocoa, cookies and more. And the Arts of the Juried Art Show, which has run for more than 40 years, is held at Mountlake Terrace Public Library. It’s one of the most prominent juried art shows in the Pacific Northwest, with hundreds of art pieces on display.
Gateway
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Karmin Pincus
Karmin Pincus
John L. Scott Arlington
(425) 375-7966
105 Total Sales
1 in Gateway
$610,000 Price
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Cindy Clement
Cindy Clement
HomeSmart Realty Group
(206) 735-4599
36 Total Sales
1 in Gateway
$635,000 Price
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Kim Pelham
Kim Pelham
Katrina Eileen
(425) 428-5280
85 Total Sales
1 in Gateway
$620,000 Price
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Jenah Mahan
Jenah Mahan
Gateway Real Estate
(253) 642-8774
133 Total Sales
1 in Gateway
$685,000 Price
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Christine Andreasen
Christine Andreasen
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty
(206) 594-5375
213 Total Sales
2 in Gateway
$670K - $902K Price Range
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Jared Boundy
Jared Boundy
Coldwell Banker Danforth
(206) 222-5651
66 Total Sales
1 in Gateway
$800,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Forest Crest Playfield
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Playground
Terrace Ridge Park
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Gateway Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gateway, Mountlake Terrace sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Gateway, Mountlake Terrace over the last 12 months is $653,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$669,999
Median Sale Price
$653,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$675,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$595
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
1,099
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,542
Significantly below the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,790
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$1,249,000
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,868 Sq Ft
- 4902 241st St SW
Be the envy of the neighborhood in this fully rebuilt custom contemporary 2,868-sf/4-Bed/2.5 Bath home framed by thoughtful landscaping.Open concept w/9’ ceilings on both levels, windows/skylights galore create a bright inviting space. 8’ solid doors, Mini-split in every rm,heated bath floors, solar panels, EV charger & 50-year roof. Sleek gourmet kitchen w/gas stove, butler’s pantry & large
Hailu LiuRE/MAX Town Center(425) 699-0581 -
$679,950
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,266 Sq Ft
- 23901 59th Place W
- New 6 days ago
They say the first rule of real estate is location—and this Mountlake Terrace rambler delivers. Set on an unassuming street in a prime locale, this west-facing 3-bed home is filled with natural light. You’ll appreciate the functional split-bedroom layout, fresh flooring and paint, and a spacious family room anchored by a gas fireplace. Outside, the covered patio overlooks an oversized, fully
Larry Wilcynski Windermere Real Estate Midtown
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$610,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,755 Sq Ft
- 5502 240th St SW
- Unit C304
3 bd, 2.5 bath corner unit Townhome in the heart of Mountlake Terrace. Lower level has an oversized 2-car garage, BR/Den, & tiled entry. Open concept main level w/ bamboo floors in Kitchen and Dining rooms, carpeted living room & stairs, LVP in the powder room. West-facing balcony allows for great light exposure & sun for your beloved plants! Living room includes a cozy gas fireplace, & picture
Tin Nguyen Redfin
Homes for Rent
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$1,755 - $3,350 per month
- Traxx Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 612+ Sq Ft
- 23905 van Ry Blvd
- Mountlake Terrace, WA
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$1,908 - $3,673 per month
- Terrace Station Apartments
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 508+ Sq Ft
- 24000 Vanry Blvd
- Mountlake Terrace, WA
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$2,576 per month
- Arbor Village
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 652+ Sq Ft
- 23601 56th Ave W
- Mountlake Terrace, WA
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,314
Median Age
44
Population under 18
17.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,339
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,567
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.5%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.9%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Mountlake Terrace
Growing community with central location and ample recreation
Town Center
New construction, excellent schools and easy access to Seattle and Everett
Turtle Rock
Peaceful suburb with split levels, new construction and excellent schools
Ballinger
Suburban, centrally located community close to Mountlake Terrace
Lake Ballinger
Lakefront community home to 55-acre park and golf course
Brookside
Ample recreation and modest homes along the shores of Lake Washington
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