Why Live in Ames Lake
Ames Lake features a variety of home styles, including ranch-style homes, Colonial Revivals, craftsman-style builds, and log cabins, with lot sizes ranging from half an acre to 4 acres. The neighborhood has an opt-in homeowners association, costing between $50 and $200 annually, which provides access to a public beach, local events, and lake maintenance. Homes in Ames Lake are generally priced higher than the average King County neighborhood, with a median price of $1.4 million. The area is safer than the national average, with a low crime risk. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the miles of hiking trails in the wooded, rolling hills surrounding the neighborhood. Tolt MacDonald Park offers a campground, baseball fields, and hiking trails, while the 790-acre Soaring Eagle Regional Park provides 12 miles of trails for various activities. The nearby 18-hole Blue Heron Golf Course features evergreen-lined fairways. Carnation, located 4 miles east, has a selection of shops and restaurants, including Carnation Cafe and Lounge and Big Block Brewery. For more extensive shopping and dining options, Redmond is about 10 miles west. Ames Lake is served by highly rated schools, including Fall City Elementary School, Chief Kanim Middle School, and Mount Si High School, which offers career and technical education pathways and a College in the High School program. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 30 miles southwest, providing convenient access for long-distance travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average home price in Ames Lake, WA?
Homes for sale in Ames Lake, WA have an average home price of $1,872,850.
How many homes have sold over the last 12 months in Ames Lake, WA?
10 homes have sold in Ames Lake, WA over the last 12 months.
What are the most popular zip codes in Ames Lake, WA?
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ames Lake?
The median home price in Ames Lake is $1,669,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $333,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.77%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $8,680 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $372K a year to afford the median home price in Ames Lake.
How are the schools in Ames Lake, WA?
Home Trends in Ames Lake, WA
On average, homes in Ames Lake, WA sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Ames Lake, WA over the last 12 months is $1,622,500, up 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,622,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,536,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$616
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$1,669,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
37%
