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Mukilteo market snapshot

Median Sale Price$995,000▼ 2.5% YoY

Price / Sq Ft$438▼ 2.0% YoY

Median Days on Market10▼ 37.5% YoY

Sale-to-List100.0%▲ 0.4% YoY

Over the trailing twelve months, the median Mukilteo home sold for about $995,000 — down 2.5% from a year earlier. Homes here typically went under contract in about 10 days at roughly 100.0% of list price (around $438/sq ft), reflecting a brisk, seller-leaning market. These are rolling 12-month figures for the Mukilteo market (NWMLS, June 2026).

About Mukilteo

Mukilteo is a waterfront city in Snohomish County, Washington, sitting on a plateau above Possession Sound roughly 25 miles north of Seattle, using the 98275 ZIP code. The area was first settled by Europeans in 1858 and is the site of the 1855 Point Elliott Treaty signing; the city itself incorporated in 1947.

Today Mukilteo combines a compact historic waterfront around the ferry dock and lighthouse with larger residential neighborhoods spread across the plateau to the south. It is served by the Mukilteo School District, and its Washington State Ferries terminal links the city to Whidbey Island. Whether you are buying or selling here, I work to match the home and location to how you actually use the ferry, transit, and nearby employment centers.

Housing & homes

Mukilteo's housing spans several development eras. The Old Town and waterfront area at the north end holds some of the city's oldest homes near the historic lighthouse, while much of the plateau filled in with suburban single-family construction through the late 20th century.

The largest neighborhood, Harbour Pointe, is a master-planned community in the south-central part of the city that began development in 1978 and was annexed by Mukilteo in 1991; it mixes detached houses with townhomes, condominiums, and apartments arranged around the Harbour Pointe Golf Club. Other pockets such as Chennault Beach, Olympus Terrace, and Picnic Point add to a range of detached homes, view properties along the bluff, and attached ownership options.

Local conditions to know

Mukilteo sits largely on a plateau above Possession Sound, and its terrain is cut by steep bluffs, ravines, and gulches along several creeks. Bluff-top and view lots can involve steep-slope and geotechnical considerations, so slope, drainage, and site stability are worth confirming during due diligence.

The Southern Whidbey Island Fault runs through this part of Snohomish County, and county hazard reporting identifies moderate-to-high liquefaction risk along the Mukilteo waterfront on saturated soils. The city also lies near Paine Field, where commercial passenger service began in 2019 and the airport operates a noise monitor in north Mukilteo near Japanese Gulch; aircraft activity and flight paths can be a factor depending on location. For transportation, State Route 525 (the Mukilteo Speedway) is the main corridor, and the Washington State Ferries terminal, rebuilt with a new facility that opened in December 2020, connects to Clinton on Whidbey Island.

Getting around & local texture

Landmarks anchor the waterfront: the Mukilteo Lighthouse, completed in 1906, stands near the ferry dock and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, adjacent to Lighthouse Park with its beach and boat launch. Nearby, the 144-acre Japanese Gulch and the Big Gulch ravine near Harbour Pointe offer forested trail systems, and the city hosts the annual Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival each September.

Mukilteo Station, on Sound Transit's Sounder N Line, sits just southwest of the ferry terminal and connects to Community Transit and Everett Transit bus routes along SR 525, with service south to Seattle's King Street Station. The Boeing Everett factory and Paine Field lie immediately to the southeast along the SR 526 corridor. Homes in Mukilteo are served by the Mukilteo School District, whose high schools include Kamiak High and Mariner High; the district publishes attendance-boundary maps, and buyers should verify the assigned schools for a specific address directly with the district.

What buyers & sellers weigh in Mukilteo

Confirm ferry commute realities: the Mukilteo-Clinton run and its terminal are close to Old Town, and proximity affects both convenience and traffic near the waterfront.
For bluff-top or view lots, budget time for geotechnical, slope, and drainage review given the city's ravines and steep terrain.
Check liquefaction and seismic maps for waterfront and low-lying parcels, since the Southern Whidbey Island Fault crosses the county.
Evaluate Paine Field proximity and flight paths for a given address if aircraft noise is a concern.
Understand which neighborhood you are in, Harbour Pointe versus Old Town or Picnic Point, since housing type, HOA, and price mix vary.
Verify the assigned elementary, middle, and high school with the Mukilteo School District, especially near boundary lines.
Factor access to Mukilteo Station and SR 525 bus routes if transit to Everett or Seattle matters to you.

What makes Mukilteo distinct

Mukilteo pairs a small historic waterfront and lighthouse with a large 1978-onward master-planned neighborhood in Harbour Pointe, a mix many neighboring cities lack.
It is a working ferry city: the WSF terminal to Whidbey Island and the Sounder station sit within walking distance of each other.
The plateau-and-bluff geography creates distinct view corridors over Possession Sound, Whidbey Island, and the Olympics.
Proximity to Paine Field and the Boeing Everett factory ties Mukilteo closely to Snohomish County's aerospace employment base.
Large protected greenbelts, Japanese Gulch and Big Gulch, thread trails through the middle of the city.

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Mukilteo real estate FAQ

Where is Mukilteo and what county is it in?

Mukilteo is a waterfront city in Snohomish County, Washington, on Possession Sound about 25 miles north of Seattle, using ZIP code 98275. It incorporated in 1947.

What school district serves Mukilteo?

Mukilteo is served by the Mukilteo School District, whose high schools include Kamiak High and Mariner High. Because attendance boundaries vary by address, confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before you buy.

How does the ferry and transit work in Mukilteo?

A Washington State Ferries terminal, rebuilt with a new facility that opened in December 2020, connects Mukilteo to Clinton on Whidbey Island. Nearby Mukilteo Station on Sound Transit's Sounder N Line and Community Transit and Everett Transit buses along State Route 525 provide connections toward Everett and Seattle.

What should I check about aircraft noise and site conditions?

Paine Field, just southeast of the city, has had commercial passenger service since 2019, so flight paths can affect some addresses. Because Mukilteo has steep bluffs and lies near the Southern Whidbey Island Fault with liquefaction risk mapped along the waterfront, review slope, drainage, and seismic hazard information for any specific property.