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Edmonds market snapshot

Median Sale Price$1,010,000▼ 6.5% YoY

Price / Sq Ft$489▲ 1.9% YoY

Median Days on Market11▲ 57.1% YoY

Sale-to-List100.0%± 0.0% YoY

Over the trailing twelve months, the median Edmonds home sold for about $1,010,000 — down 6.5% from a year earlier. Homes here typically went under contract in about 11 days at roughly 100.0% of list price (around $489/sq ft), reflecting a market easing from its peak toward balance. These are rolling 12-month figures for the Edmonds market (NWMLS, June 2026).

About Edmonds

Edmonds sits in southwestern Snohomish County on the shore of Puget Sound, about 15 miles north of Seattle and 18 miles southwest of Everett, with views west toward the Olympic Mountains. Established by logger George Brackett in 1876 and incorporated in 1890, it is the oldest incorporated city in Snohomish County.

The city today is a mix of a compact, walkable downtown core, established residential neighborhoods on the surrounding hills, and a working waterfront anchored by a state ferry terminal and marina. Whether you are buying or selling here, it helps to understand how the different parts of Edmonds behave: the downtown 'Bowl,' the view lots along the bluff, and the mid-century subdivisions inland each attract different buyers.

Housing & homes

Edmonds housing spans several eras. The downtown 'Bowl' and older waterfront-adjacent blocks include early-20th-century homes near the original townsite, while the surrounding hills were platted into suburban subdivisions largely from the mid-to-late 20th century and later annexed into the city. Common styles in those neighborhoods include ramblers, split-levels, and other mid-century designs, alongside newer infill and townhomes.

Property types range from detached single-family homes on hillside and view lots to attached townhomes and a notable stock of condominiums, particularly in and near downtown where multifamily buildings cluster around the shops, ferry, and waterfront. Named neighborhood and commercial pockets such as Perrinville, Five Corners, Westgate, and Firdale each have their own local centers.

Local conditions to know

Because much of Edmonds faces Puget Sound across steep coastal bluffs, geologically hazardous areas matter here. The Washington Department of Ecology notes that shallow slope failures are common along Puget Sound bluffs, and the Edmonds Community Development Code requires a geotechnical report when a potential landslide hazard area lies within 50 feet of a proposed development, with critical-areas reports addressing hazards within 200 feet. Low-lying areas near the shoreline and the Edmonds Marsh estuary fall within FEMA-mapped special flood hazard zones, so verify the flood-zone designation for any specific address on the FEMA Map Service Center.

On transit, the downtown Edmonds station is served by the Edmonds-Kingston ferry, Sound Transit's Sounder N Line commuter rail (weekday peak trains between Everett and Seattle), and Amtrak's Cascades and Empire Builder routes. Sound Transit's Link light rail does not have a station in Edmonds; the nearest Link station is in Mountlake Terrace, with connecting bus service. Some Edmonds residents have reported aircraft noise associated with Paine Field, located to the north between Mukilteo and Everett; the city has been among those raising concerns about commercial operations there.

Getting around & local texture

Downtown Edmonds, known locally as 'the Bowl,' is a walkable commercial and residential district set in a shallow valley with shops, restaurants, and public spaces near the waterfront. In 2018 Edmonds was designated Washington's first Creative District, and the city is home to the Edmonds Center for the Arts and the long-running Edmonds Arts Festival.

Waterfront and park amenities include Brackett's Landing beside the ferry terminal, the Edmonds Underwater Park marine preserve, the Edmonds Marina, Marina Beach, Yost Park, and the Edmonds Marsh. The city is served by the Edmonds School District, which also covers Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Woodway; the district has been reviewing attendance boundaries, with changes set to take effect for the 2026-27 school year, so confirm any address-specific assignment using the district's boundary maps and school locator.

What buyers & sellers weigh in Edmonds

For bluff and view properties, budget for a geotechnical review; Edmonds requires one when a landslide hazard area is within 50 feet of development.
Check the FEMA flood-zone designation for any low-lying or shoreline-adjacent address, including near the Edmonds Marsh.
Downtown 'Bowl' condos and townhomes trade differently than detached hillside homes; clarify which segment your goals fit.
Proximity to the Edmonds-Kingston ferry and Sounder station shapes commute options; there is no Link light rail station within Edmonds.
Confirm the Edmonds School District assignment by address, since attendance boundaries change for the 2026-27 school year.
Review condo HOA documents, reserves, and any special assessments carefully, given the downtown multifamily stock.
Some areas may experience aircraft noise from Paine Field to the north; visit at different times of day before deciding.

What makes Edmonds distinct

A rare walkable downtown waterfront ('the Bowl') combined with a working ferry terminal and marina, unusual among north-end suburbs.
Washington's first state-designated Creative District, with a dedicated performing arts center and long-running arts festival.
Direct Sounder commuter rail plus Amtrak service from the downtown station, alongside the Edmonds-Kingston ferry to the Kitsap Peninsula.
The oldest incorporated city in Snohomish County (1890), giving parts of the core an older housing fabric than most surrounding suburbs.
A distinctive shoreline setting with a marine underwater preserve and the Edmonds Marsh urban estuary.

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Edmonds real estate FAQ

Does light rail serve Edmonds?

Not directly. Sound Transit's Link light rail does not have a station in Edmonds; the nearest Link station is in Mountlake Terrace, reached by connecting bus. Within Edmonds itself, the downtown station is served by the Sounder N Line commuter rail, Amtrak, and the Edmonds-Kingston ferry.

What school district serves Edmonds?

Edmonds is served by the Edmonds School District, which also covers Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Woodway. Attendance boundaries are being revised with changes effective for the 2026-27 school year, so confirm the assignment for a specific address using the district's boundary maps and neighborhood school locator.

Are there landslide or flood considerations in Edmonds?

Yes, in places. Steep coastal bluffs along Puget Sound can be landslide-prone, and Edmonds requires a geotechnical report when a potential landslide hazard area is within 50 feet of development. Some low-lying and shoreline-adjacent areas, including near the Edmonds Marsh, fall within FEMA-mapped flood hazard zones, so verify any specific address.

What types of homes are available in Edmonds?

Edmonds offers detached single-family homes on hillside and view lots, mid-century ramblers and split-levels in the inland subdivisions, newer infill and townhomes, and a meaningful supply of condominiums concentrated in and near the downtown Bowl.