Echo Lake
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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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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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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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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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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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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Written By
Robin Silberman
Photography Contributed By
Perry Cucinotta
Video By
Peter Medawar
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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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
136 Total Sales
1 in Echo Lake
$235,000 Price
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Spencer Bowen
Spencer Bowen
eXp Realty
(425) 952-9203
91 Total Sales
1 in Echo Lake
$285,000 Price
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Cindy Clement
Cindy Clement
HomeSmart Realty Group
(206) 735-4599
36 Total Sales
1 in Echo Lake
$880,000 Price
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Celine Williams
Celine Williams
Realty One Group Orca
(360) 763-4211
129 Total Sales
1 in Echo Lake
$315,000 Price
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Forrest Reda
Forrest Reda
Coldwell Banker Bain
(425) 842-3780
58 Total Sales
1 in Echo Lake
$383,000 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 193 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Echo Lake, Shoreline over the last 12 months is $284,900, down 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$355,000
Median Sale Price
$284,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$320,120
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$518,995
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$276,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-29%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$240
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,611
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,721
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,592
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
907
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
619
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 4pm
$359,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 805 Sq Ft
- 19428 Aurora Ave N
- Unit 236
Welcome to this stunning lake VIEW corner condo, where elegance and serenity coexist beautifully beside Echo Lake. This bright and serene residence boasts breathtaking lake views from every room. Enjoy the spacious, updated interior with gorgeous new flooring, a modernized bathroom, and a kitchen equipped with updated counters,cabinets & SS app. Ample storage to stay organized. Unwind on
Tammie Freeman Venture Real Estate Group LLC
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$849,950
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,920 Sq Ft
- 18526 Wallingford Ave N
- Unit B
- New 5 days ago
Eco-friendly 4-Star Built Green townhome! Boasts an open layout, 9-foot ceilings, fire sprinklers, ample windows, LVP flooring, smart Ring doorbell, dual-car garage with programmable keypad, on-demand tankless water heater, and a (96%) high-efficiency furnace. Kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas stove range, soft-close cabinets, and floating shelves. Upper level
Trina Tuyet Luong Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
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$248,000
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 605 Sq Ft
- 19428 Aurora Ave N
- Unit 431
- New 7 days ago
Welcome to your beautiful top floor condo with stunning views of Echo Lake from your spacious view deck! This 1 bed, 1 bath home has updated bathroom tile & hardware, new lighting, new washer & dryer in the home, new vinyl flooring throughout, new refrigerator, new dishwasher, new stove & new water heater. Step outside to the private dock with beach access for swimming, kayaking or paddle
Cheri Tanis Terrafin
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$225,000
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 605 Sq Ft
- 19428 Aurora Ave N
- Unit 433
- New 22 days ago
This spotless top floor condo offers beautiful views of Echo Lake and the lovely, manicured, park-like grounds. Living room offers a grand window wall with sliding glass doors opening to the spacious view deck. Cook's kitchen with all new appliances. True dining room. Inviting updated bath. Attractive oak style vinyl plank floors. Brand new carpet in the bedroom. Freshly painted throughout! Echo
Brian Steiner Windermere Real Estate Co.
Homes for Rent
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$1,430 - $3,315 per month
- Echo Lake Apartment Homes
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 544+ Sq Ft
- 1150 N 192nd St
- Shoreline, WA
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$2,400 per month
- 2 Baths
- 1,650 Sq Ft
- 18820 Aurora Ave N
- Unit 206
- Shoreline, WA
For Rent: 1650 sf of prime office / retail / industrial space. Located 2nd floor in the Anderson Bldg in Shoreline. No elevator, private entrance. Offices ok to be individually rented for $600+/mo ea. 7 offices with skylight and great reception/waiting area with glassed in window. Large break area / conference room outside offices. Can be subdivided to your requirements. Rents includes triple
Thomas Nasky HomeSmart One Realty
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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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