Kim Pelham
Katrina Eileen
(425) 428-5280
86 Total Sales
2 in Lake Serene
$849K - $875K Price Range
Lake Serene
Pack up your swimsuit and a kayak for easy waterside living on Lake Serene. This coastal locale is within Seattle's larger Picnic Point, known for its natural scenery and convenient accessibility. Short drives branch off the main road, reaching for the community’s namesake water body, lodging properties new and old. Lake Serene has the away-from-it-all quality many seek out when searching for a new home. “It’s in the city, but you feel far away,” says Emily Abaga, Realtor at Care Realty.
No matter the age of the residence, buyers will find that most Lake Serene spots are well-maintained. Homeowners here renovate midcentury structures with contemporary layouts and upscale finishes, while new builds spring up around the area’s outer edges, pulling buyers in with a turnkey move-in experience. Homes start around $650,000 and top off around $850,000, but there isn’t much turnover in this sought-after spot. Listings fly off the market within a week in this competitive location.
Lake Serene students on the public school track begin learning at the neighborhood’s namesake elementary before continuing to Olympic View Middle and wrapping up their studies at Kamiak High. Each spot scores at a B+ or higher on Niche and is located within a 15-minute drive for Lake Serene residents. “It’s a really well-regarded school district,” Abaga says. Families with kids will also find several private education options nearby to consider.
Playgrounds and pocket parks are around almost every corner in this waterside spot. Meadowdale Beach Park is one of the most popular in the area, and it’s a short, 2-mile ride down the road for Lake Serene locals. From the park entrance, visitors funnel through woodsy trails until they reach the scenic beaches sliding into the Puget Sound coastline. Bring the kids or the dogs for a quiet hike ending in mountain views. In town, locals can tow their vessels to the Lake Serene Boat Launch for a relaxing afternoon on the water.
With highway proximity comes retail availability, and you’ll find several shopping strips nearby to peruse in your free time. Safeway is your closest grocer, surrounded by a wide selection of restaurants and markets. This part of town represents an intersection of cultures, which is well-reflected in the global cuisines available. If you live in Lake Serene, you can find Korean, Mexican, African and Hawaiian fare, all within a few minutes of home. T. Dumpling House is a new addition to the area and has won the locals over with its namesake dish and potstickers.
Lake Serene is in the crook of the highway interchange, facilitating straightforward navigation around the region. Office commuters drive 25 miles south into Downtown Seattle or head in the opposite direction toward Everett’s many employment centers. The airport is less than 5 miles away for long-distance travel, and you can catch a train in nearby Edmonds. “This is a booming area with a lot of potential,” Abaga adds. If you’re a buyer interested in an updated home near the water, Lake Serene could be a good fit for you.
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Caeleigh Griffin
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kim Pelham
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Hanif Ratansi
Hanif Ratansi
COMPASS
(562) 655-7971
61 Total Sales
1 in Lake Serene
$595,000 Price
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Katrina Eileen Romatowski
Katrina Eileen Romatowski
Katrina Eileen
(425) 243-1279
60 Total Sales
5 in Lake Serene
$849K - $939K Price Range
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Maxwell McKinley
Maxwell McKinley
Windermere Real Estate GH LLC
(206) 681-2189
53 Total Sales
1 in Lake Serene
$1,250,000 Price
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Tom Bates
Tom Bates
WPI Real Estate Services, Inc.
(866) 498-5482
27 Total Sales
1 in Lake Serene
$1,830,000 Price
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Dustin Bruce
Dustin Bruce
Ballpark Realty
(206) 558-5822
178 Total Sales
1 in Lake Serene
$657,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Meadowdale Beach Park
Spruce Neighborhood Park
Picnic Point Park
Meadowdale Park
Martha Lake Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Lake Stickney Park
Transit
Lake Serene Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Serene, Picnic Point sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Serene, Picnic Point over the last 12 months is $939,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$944,475
Median Sale Price
$939,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$942,475
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$447
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
459
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,114
Above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,311
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
948
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$750,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,512 Sq Ft
- 13811 Beverly Park Rd
Rare find on a private, park-like 0.49 acre lot with mature landscaping, lush greenery, and endless potential! This one-level home features two separate driveways, one being a private drive that leads to the backyard area with a covered carport and a large shop ideal for a gym, studio, rec room, or future living space. Tons of parking for RVs, boats, trailers, and guests. Inside, enjoy a bright
Anthony Griffiths Windermere Real Estate/M2, LLC
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$2,348,000
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,697 Sq Ft
- 3604 Serene Way
Investor/Developer Alert! Potential to reconfigure existing shop into duplex or ADU—buyer to verify. 1st time on market in nearly 50 years! Rare 1-acre city oasis with 97' of waterfront, southwest-facing lakefront on peaceful, non-motorized Serene Lake. Private dock, expansive deck/patio, storage/boat house, and potential to subdivide into 2 waterfront lots. 4,697 sqft home with 5 beds, 4 baths—
Christopher Rigby Windermere RE North, Inc.
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$1,500,000
- Land
- 0.70 Acre Lot
- 14702 Highway 99
Location! Visibility! Location! Location! High Visibility! Highly desirable Hwy 99 location with 90 ft frontage, located a long block south of the Hwy 525 and Mukilteo Speedway intersection connecting Lynnwood to Mukilteo and just north of one of Lynnwood's most traveled intersections at 148th St SW. This level 30,492 sq ft Mixed Use Corridor zoned lot allows for a mix of high-density
Louis Torres RE/MAX Northwest
Homes for Rent
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$4,500 per month
- 4 Beds
- 2,352 Sq Ft
- 14205 45th Ave W
- Lynnwood, WA
This 2300sf home comes with a 2 car garage w/ electric car charger. Lwer-level kitchen/dining/living area with gorgeous chef's kitchen, gas range, soft close cabinetry and quartz counters. Farmhouse sink w/motion sensor faucet. Gas fireplace and patio opens to a yard. Hard surface flooring on lower level with rich trim details throughout. Owner's suite with luxe shower and bath on 2nd floor,
Christian Dema Windermere PM/JMW Group
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,640
Median Age
41
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$118,166
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$154,169
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
25.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
% Population in Labor Force
74.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50
/ 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
Meadowdale
Woodsy suburbs by the Puget Sound with great schools and stunning parks
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