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Bothell market snapshot

Median Sale Price$1,089,000▼ 5.3% YoY

Price / Sq Ft$493▼ 3.1% YoY

Median Days on Market12▲ 100.0% YoY

Sale-to-List100.0%± 0.0% YoY

Over the trailing twelve months, the median Bothell home sold for about $1,089,000 — down 5.3% from a year earlier. Homes here typically went under contract in about 12 days at roughly 100.0% of list price (around $493/sq ft), reflecting a market easing from its peak toward balance. These are rolling 12-month figures for the Bothell market (NWMLS, June 2026).

About Bothell

Bothell sits near the northeast end of Lake Washington in the Eastside region, and it is unusual among Seattle-area cities in that it straddles two counties. The municipal boundary between King and Snohomish counties runs through town along Northeast 205th Street / 244th Street Southwest, so which county your address falls in affects your property taxes, recording, and some public services.

The city was platted in 1888 by David Bothell and his family and incorporated in 1909, growing from a logging and farming town into a Seattle-area bedroom community and, since the 1980s, into a notable center for biotechnology and biomedical firms concentrated in the Canyon Park business district. That mix of a walkable, redeveloped downtown and larger employment and campus uses gives Bothell a broad range of home types and price points.

Housing & homes

Bothell's housing reflects several distinct building waves. Older cottages and mid-century homes cluster near the historic core and in established neighborhoods, while much of the single-family stock in areas such as Canyon Park dates to the 1980s development that followed the 1992 annexation. Subdivisions in the Thrasher's Corner and North Creek areas were built largely in the 1990s and 2000s, and infill and teardown-rebuild activity continues to add newer, larger homes.

Expect a spread of one- and two-story ramblers, Craftsman-influenced houses, and contemporary builds, alongside a meaningful share of townhomes and condominiums, particularly near Canyon Park and the downtown corridor. Because the city spans two counties and several eras, comparable sales can vary widely street to street, so pricing benefits from neighborhood-level analysis rather than a single citywide figure.

Local conditions to know

Bothell lies along the Sammamish River, and low-lying parcels near the river and its tributaries, including North Creek, can fall within FEMA-mapped flood hazard areas; King County notes that flood risk here reflects the entire upstream watershed and can extend beyond the mapped 100-year floodplain. If you are considering a property near the river or a creek, check the current FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map and any local critical-areas overlays before you write an offer.

The region also carries seismic considerations common to the Puget Lowland: the Southern Whidbey Island Fault passes near Bothell and Woodinville and is regarded by geologists as capable of a large earthquake, so seismic-resilience questions are worth raising during inspections. On transit, the SR 522 corridor through downtown was realigned and rebuilt, and Sound Transit's Stride S3 bus rapid transit line, under construction, is planned to connect Bothell with Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline when it opens in 2028.

Getting around & local texture

Downtown Bothell was substantially redeveloped in the 2010s, with Main Street reworked into a pedestrian-oriented street lined with shops and restaurants. Nearby, the 14-acre Park at Bothell Landing links the downtown to the Sammamish River and to the paved Sammamish River Trail, which connects to the regional Burke-Gilman Trail toward Seattle. McMenamins Anderson School, a former 1931 junior high converted into a hotel, brewery, theater, and dining complex, anchors the downtown as well.

The University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College share a campus in the city, adjacent to the restored North Creek Wetland, one of the larger floodplain restoration sites in the state. Bothell is served by the Northshore School District, whose service area covers the city across both King and Snohomish counties; because attendance areas are assigned by address, confirm the specific schools for any home using the district's boundary tool.

What buyers & sellers weigh in Bothell

Confirm whether an address is in King or Snohomish County, since it changes property tax rates, recording, and some services.
For homes near the Sammamish River or North Creek, review the current FEMA flood map and factor in possible flood-insurance costs.
Ask about seismic upgrades and foundation details given the region's earthquake hazard.
Compare within the specific neighborhood and build era rather than to a citywide median, as stock varies from 1980s subdivisions to new construction.
Weigh the planned Stride S3 bus rapid transit line and SR 522 access when evaluating commute and long-term location value.
Verify school attendance areas by address through the Northshore School District boundary tool rather than assuming.
For downtown and Canyon Park condos and townhomes, review HOA documents, reserves, and any special assessments.

What makes Bothell distinct

Bothell physically spans two counties, which is uncommon among Eastside cities and has real tax and administrative consequences.
A ground-up downtown redevelopment, including the SR 522 realignment and Main Street rebuild, reshaped the walkable core over the past decade.
It is one of Washington's larger biotechnology and biomedical employment hubs, concentrated in Canyon Park.
The shared UW Bothell and Cascadia College campus and the restored North Creek Wetland give the city a combined higher-education and ecological anchor.
Housing ranges from historic cottages and 1980s subdivisions to active new construction, offering a wider spread of options than many single-era suburbs.

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Bothell real estate FAQ

Is Bothell in King County or Snohomish County?

Both. The city straddles the county line, which runs along Northeast 205th Street / 244th Street Southwest. Individual addresses sit in one county or the other, which affects taxes and some services, so it is worth confirming for any specific home.

Which school district serves Bothell?

The Northshore School District serves Bothell, with a service area that covers the city in both King and Snohomish counties. Schools are assigned by address, so use the district's boundary tool to confirm the schools for a particular property.

Does Bothell have flood risk?

Some low-lying parcels near the Sammamish River and North Creek fall within FEMA-mapped flood hazard areas, and King County notes flood risk can extend beyond the mapped floodplain. Check the current FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map before buying near water.

What is happening with transit in Bothell?

Sound Transit's Stride S3 bus rapid transit line, currently under construction, is planned to connect Bothell with Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline when it opens in 2028, running along the rebuilt SR 522 corridor.