Echo Lake
Neighborhood in Shoreline, Washington
King County 98133, 98155
The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association, home types
Echo Lake's older properties include midcentury ramblers and split levels. There are some contemporary 1980s to 2000s houses. Single-family homes range from the $500,000s to $1.3 million, with size, age and condition determining the price. Townhouses and condos, including 2020s construction, range from the mid-$200,000s to high-$800,000s.The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA) holds regular meetings, often with speakers from the city, the county and local organizations. Membership in the all-volunteer association is free. ELNA hosts an annual work party in July and a clean-up project for Earth Day in the spring.
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Echo Lake Park, Ballinger Park and the Interurban Trail
There's still a beach, but it's now part of Echo Lake Park. The park also has paved trails, picnic areas, and a playground. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife stocks the lake with rainbow trout. The lake is monitored for algae overgrowth, which can severely impact water quality, as it did in 2021 and 2024, causing temporary lake closures.It's just a few miles from Echo Lake Park to Lake Ballinger, which is popular for swimming, kayaking and fishing. Ballinger Park's 55 acres include a playground and sports fields. Along the west side of Ballinger Park is a section of the Interurban Trail, built in place of the old electric railway tracks. Shoreline's portion of the trail runs from North 205th Street to North 145th Street and includes north and south bike connectors.
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Highly rated Shoreline School District schools at each level
Public schools include Echo Lake Elementary School, which earns an A-minus from Niche. Albert Einstein Middle School and Shorewood High School each receive an A grade. Application-based choice school Cascade K-8 Community School in Ballinger receives an A from Niche and focuses on STEAM. Shoreline School District participates in the Natural Leaders Program, an initiative by the Washington Alliance for Better Schools to provide support and improve high school graduation rates for English learners. The Natural Leaders are family members who foster connections between multicultural communities and the school.A private option in Echo Lake is North Seattle French School. The school has an A-plus and offers immersion preschool and bilingual education for kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Events in Shoreline's parks
Events in Shoreline's parks include guided walks, karaoke and a lunchtime concert series. Celebrate Shoreline, the city's annual birthday party, is in August at Cromwell Park, less than a mile from Echo Lake homes. The Hamlin Halloween Haunt is held several miles away at Hamlin Park, and Spartan Recreation Center hosts a kids' costume party at its indoor playground. Shoreline is lit up with holiday displays during the Winter Porchlight Parade. Mountlake Terrace's 3rd of July Family Celebration at Ballinger Park also is well attended.
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Highways on three sides of Echo Lake, buses and light rail
Interstate 5 is on the east side of Echo Lake, state Route 99 on the west and state Route 104 is to the north. Aurora Village Transit Center, north of Echo Lake Park, is served by King County Metro bus routes, including the E line RapidRide to downtown Seattle. The transit center also has rentable bike lockers. The closest Sound Transit Link light rail stations are The Shoreline North/185th Station and Mountlake Terrace Station, which are within a few miles of the neighborhood. Link's 1 Line from Angle Lake to Lynnwood City Center has stops at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and numerous Seattle sites. Passenger flights on Alaska Airlines are also available from Seattle Paine Field International Airport, known as Paine Field and Snohomish County Airport, which is about 11 miles north of Echo Lake.Aurora Village Center shopping, the Shoreline Farmers Market
North of Echo Lake Park, Aurora Village Center is a large shopping area near the junction of SR-99 and 104. Stores include Costco, The Home Depot and Big 5 Sporting Goods, and there are banks and medical service providers. Restaurants include Scott's Bar & Grill, which features fresh seafood and weekend brunch. Takeout restaurant El Cubano has Cuban sandwiches to-go. The Shoreline Farmers Market is held on Saturdays from June through early October at the BikeLink Park & Ride. One-day harvest-themed editions of the market in fall and winter.Less than 2 miles east of Aurora Village, Ballinger Village has various stores, including locally owned grocer Ballinger Thriftway. Thriftway stocks goods from the area's farms and small businesses. Movie multiplex Regal Cinebarre Mountlake is nearby.
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The history of Shoreline and Echo Lake Bathing Beach
Shoreline's location is within the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, such as the Duwamish and Suquamish Tribes. In the early 1860s, development in northwest King County was propelled in part by homesteading. By the early 20th century, State Route 99 and the electric Seattle-Everett Interurban Railway increased access to the area, though the Interurban was discontinued in 1939.For much of the 20th century, Echo Lake Bathing Beach was a local attraction and leisure destination for visitors from Seattle and around the region. The Butzke family owned and operated it for over 50 years, adding more buildings and recreational features before selling it in the late 1960s. In the 1950s and 1960s, Edmonds School District bused in students for swimming lessons during the summer. There also was ice skating on the lake, though this is no longer the case as environmental conditions prevent it from freezing solid.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mary Brubaker
Mary Brubaker
RE/MAX Northwest
(360) 467-8317
41 Total Sales
1 in Echo Lake
$830,000 Price
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Greg Nelson
Greg Nelson
COMPASS
(425) 510-0269
110 Total Sales
2 in Echo Lake
$670K - $715K Price Range
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James Hemphill
James Hemphill
eXp Realty
(425) 217-3510
37 Total Sales
1 in Echo Lake
$315,000 Price
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Ashleigh Abhold
Ashleigh Abhold
Hansen Group Real Estate Inc
(360) 685-8093
133 Total Sales
1 in Echo Lake
$235,000 Price
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Spencer Bowen
Spencer Bowen
eXp Realty
(425) 952-9203
93 Total Sales
1 in Echo Lake
$285,000 Price
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Jessica Scotti
Jessica Scotti
eXp Realty
(253) 683-8076
44 Total Sales
1 in Echo Lake
$630,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Echo Lake Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Interurban Trail
Northcrest Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Echo Lake | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Echo Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Echo Lake, Shoreline sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Echo Lake, Shoreline over the last 12 months is $801,950, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$799,950
Median Sale Price
$801,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$840,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$717,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$462
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,582
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,724
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,602
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
910
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
621
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
$365,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 850 Sq Ft
- 1132 N 198th St
- Unit C204
- New 3 days ago
Exceptional lakeside living at the Echo Lake Waterfront Condos with private lake and dock for your enjoyment! Your turn-key end unit was updated with new flooring, fresh interior paint, & upgraded guest bath. Enjoy a spacious, sun-filled floor plan that includes a wood-burning fireplace for cool PNW days, private deck for warmer days, in-unit washer/dryer, storage, & designated parking spot. This
Karen Dix-Colony RE/MAX Elite
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$450,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 974 Sq Ft
- 19528 Echo Lake Place N
- Unit B202
- New 2 days ago
Lake front meets city living. Step into this Echo Shores condo, where the lake isn’t just your view, it’s your backyard. Tucked away in one of the area's hidden-gem communities, this condo offers front-row seats to Echo Lake’s ever-changing beauty from your bedroom, living room, or private covered deck. Whether paddling on the lake, chilling on the dock, or relaxing with friends on your deck,
Connie Redden Peterson Windermere Real Estate JS
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$835,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,000 Sq Ft
- 19839 6th Ave NE
- New 4 days ago
Stunning modern contemporary home situated in a picturesque wooded landscape. 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths. Floating staircase, open concept living area with wood burning stove and vaulted ceilings. Large light filled windows. Remodeled kitchen with marble countertops, stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry. Loft style primary bedroom with Juliette balcony, attached full bath with double
Robert Street Columbia Partners Real Estate
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$340,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 840 Sq Ft
- 19414 Aurora Ave N
- Unit 204
- New 24 days ago
Experience refined living in this beautifully remodeled condo, ideally located just moments from major freeways, dining and shopping. Combining everyday convenience with a timeless charm, this home offers a serene escape. Step inside and discover a bright and cozy living space with large windows, brand new carpet, fresh paint throughout, updated kitchen and a tranquil view of the backyard pond
Iva Sarnova eXp Realty
Homes for Rent
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$950 - $2,040 per month
- 192 Shoreline
- Studio-4 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 268+ Sq Ft
- 19022 Aurora Ave N
- Shoreline, WA
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$2,650 per month
- 2 Beds
- 900 Sq Ft
- 19151 7th Ave NE
- Shoreline, WA
Beautiful and completely remodel, this 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage has been freshly painted, with vinyl plank flooring installed, and a stunning remodeled kitchen and bath. Enjoy all new cabinets, stainless steel appliances and tile backsplash/wall. Fluid floor plan with 2 bedrooms and remodeled bath. Large lot (10,974sq ft), long driveway with 2 designated parking spots. 1st, last and 1 month
David Steinmetz Windermere PM/JMW Group
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,255
Median Age
42
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,299
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,370
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
42.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.8%
% Population in Labor Force
63%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56
/ 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.
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Suburban, centrally located community close to Mountlake Terrace
Hillwood
With unique restaurants, diverse houses and a saltwater beach on the city's edge
Meridian Park
Upbeat corridor with spacious lots and reputable schools along a light rail
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