Located just east of Mill Creek, Silver Firs is a bedroom community known for its strong schools and easy commuting to Seattle. Mostly residential with a fair bit of forest winding behind houses, it offers modern homes set against the towering firs that give it its name. “It’s a really charming planned community at the north end of the Seattle suburbs, right where the houses end and the farms start,” says Janet Spesock, managing broker at KW North Sound, who has worked in the area for over 8 years. “It’s got some nice woods, a lot of little parks, and it’s a short drive to shopping areas in Mill Creek and Snohomish.”
Elegant living in Silver Firs, where sophistications meets comfort.
There are many homes in Silver Firs' desirable neighborhood.
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Modern Craftsman homes among the trees
Silver Firs is mostly made up of modern residential housing developments built in the last 20 to 30 years. Craftsman homes are common, as are wooded yards that back up into local forests. A few late-midcentury, ranch-style homes and split-levels can be found in the neighborhoods along Cathcart Way, Silver Firs’ major thoroughfare. Modern townhouses can also be found in the central and western parts of the community. The median price for a single-family home in Silver Firs is a little over $1 million, while the median price for a townhouse is similar. As an unincorporated community, Silver Firs is overseen by the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, which does not publish crime statistics for individual communities.
Find your sanctuary in this inviting Silver Firs home.
Cul-de-sacs are often filled with Rambler homes in Silver Firs.
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Highly rated Everett public schools
Silver Firs’ public schools are part of the Everett School District, which serves much of the surrounding region and has an A-minus grade on Niche. All of the individual public schools in the Silver Firs area also have an A-minus rating or higher.
Football and baseball are just a some of the sports programs at Jackson High in Silver Firs.
Gateway Middle School offers excellent education for the youth at Silver Firs.
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Close to shopping in Snohomish and Mill Creek
While Silver Firs is almost entirely residential, there are a couple of shopping centers in the heart of the community along 132nd Street. These centers house the local Safeway supermarket, along with a few restaurants and coffee shops. Locals looking for more extensive shopping and dining options usually head west to Mill Creek or north to Snohomish. Both cities are around 5 miles away, and both feature local shops, big-box stores and a variety of highly rated restaurants.
Shop 'til you drop then grab a bite to eat at Silver Firs Shopping Center.
Explore a culinary adventure at Calabria Ristorante Italiano in Silver Firs.
There are many shopping options available inside the Silver Firs neighborhood.
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Tons of pocket parks
One of the benefits of living in modern planned neighborhoods like those found in Silver Firs is the wealth of outdoor space. Most homes in the area are within walking distance of at least one park and playground. There are a couple of larger outdoor spaces in town, including Willis Tucker Community Park, which features walking trails, athletic fields and an off-leash dog park. It’s a 10-mile drive from Silver Firs to Puget Sound, and boating and other watersports are popular pastimes. For those interested in hiking or outdoor activities beyond the neighborhood, the Cascade foothills and various Snohomish River-adjacent conservation areas are within a short drive. The climate in the area is generally mild and rainy, with warm summers and cool winters.
Take your dog off the leash at the dog park in Willis Tucker Community Park Silver Firs.
Local parks are well maintained in the Silver Firs, Everett neighborhood.
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Just a few miles from the Evergreen State Fairgrounds
Most community events are held in the nearby towns of Snohomish, Mill Creek and Everett. Seasonal festivals, farmers markets and holiday celebrations are common in these larger neighboring cities. The Evergreen State Fair is held less than 15 miles away in nearby Monroe and draws visitors from across the county to its concerts, rodeos and agricultural exhibits.
Interstate 5 connects the area to Seattle
Transportation in Silver Firs is mostly car-dependent, though a bus route does run along part of 132nd Street. Most of the community is within a 5-mile drive of Interstate 5, which connects the area to Seattle. It’s about 25 miles from Silver Firs to downtown Seattle and 36 miles to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Public transportation makes it easy to explore all that Silver Firs has to offer.
Experience the joys of Silver Firs living in these perfect family homes.
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