Why Live in Echo Lake
Echo Lake in Shoreline, Washington, features a mix of midcentury ramblers, split levels, and contemporary homes from the 1980s to 2000s, with single-family homes and townhouses ranging from the mid-$200,000s to over $1 million. The Echo Lake Neighborhood Association (ELNA) is active, hosting annual events like a work party in July and an Earth Day clean-up. Echo Lake Park offers paved trails, picnic areas, and a playground, with the lake stocked with rainbow trout. Nearby Ballinger Park provides additional recreational options, including swimming, kayaking, and sports fields. Aurora Village Center, north of Echo Lake Park, includes major retailers like Costco and The Home Depot, as well as dining options such as Scott's Bar & Grill and El Cubano. The Shoreline Farmers Market operates from June to early October. Shoreline's parks host various events, including guided walks and a lunchtime concert series, while the city celebrates its annual birthday party in August at Cromwell Park. Interstate 5, state Route 99, and state Route 104 provide easy access to the area, with the Aurora Village Transit Center offering bus routes to downtown Seattle. The closest light rail stations are within a few miles, and Paine Field is about 11 miles north. Schools in Echo Lake are highly rated, with Echo Lake Elementary, Albert Einstein Middle, and Shorewood High all receiving high marks. Cascade K-8 Community School focuses on STEAM education, and the North Seattle French School offers bilingual education.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Echo Lake a good place to live?
Echo Lake is a good place to live. Echo Lake is considered car-dependent and bikeable with good transit options. Echo Lake has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 42. The average household income is $95,370 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 42.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Echo Lake are renters, with 59.9% of residents renting and 40.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Echo Lake can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Echo Lake neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Echo Lake?
The median home price in Echo Lake is $804,925. If you put a 20% down payment of $161,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.19%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,940 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $169K a year to afford the median home price in Echo Lake. The average household income in Echo Lake is $95K.
What are the best public schools in Echo Lake?
The best public schools that serve Echo Lake are:
What are the best private schools in Echo Lake?
The best private schools that serve Echo Lake are:
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Home Trends in Echo Lake, WA
On average, homes in Echo Lake, Shoreline sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Echo Lake, Shoreline over the last 12 months is $785,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$785,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$845,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$717,499
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$350,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$285,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$468
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
47
Median List Price
$804,925
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
