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A private lakeside setting in the Snoqualmie River Valley
Lake Marcel is a private reservoir and residential community in a forested, natural setting in the Snoqualmie River Valley. It came to be in the 1960s when the area around the man-made lake was developed. The majority of homes here are occupied year-round by permanent residents. The Lake Marcel Community Club (LMCC) is the area homeowners association.
Quiet living and outdoor recreation are a big part of life here, but residents must travel outside the community for shopping, entertainment and jobs. Small cities within 7 miles are Carnation to the south and Duvall to the northwest.
1,000s of rainbow trout, keeping the lake clean
The lake is a habitat for birds, fish, mollusks and other wildlife. Lake Marcel's private beach parks are reserved for LMCC members and their guests. "The homeowners association is run by volunteers. The focus is on keeping the lake clean," says Carla Geraghty, a broker with Re/Max Northwest who lives in the community. Low-impact gardening and lawn care are encouraged. Suggestions include native plantings, rain gardens to direct runoff and limiting pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. The lake's water quality is routinely monitored.
Fishing is permitted in accordance with Washington State regulations: Those 15 and older need a license. HOA fees go toward various community services, including stocking the lake with thousands of rainbow trout once a year. There are storage areas for small boats. Watercraft with combustion engines are not permitted on the lake.
The community of Lake Marcel is centered around a large, man-made lake by the same name.
The Lake Marcel Community Club has some private space for residents to enjoy on the lake.
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Lake Marcel Community Club events, a nearby medieval village
The LMCC meets monthly online. There's also a monthly meeting for community events. Geraghty says the Fourth of July celebration is the community's biggest event. An annual garage sale also takes place in July. The LMCC creates a trick-or-treating map for Halloween. In December, the Christmas Boat Float and Santa event is held at Beach One. That beach also has hosted Lake Marcel Market Day for artists and crafters in the community to sell their handmade treasures.
East of the lake, off Kelly Road Northeast, is Camlann Medieval Village, a living history museum inspired by 14th-century England. The village is open seasonally, but the Bors Hede Inne restaurant is open year-round, Fridays through Sundays. This unique dining venue recalls a rural inn. Several festivals are held at Camlann, including a May Festival, a Midsomer Festival and a Harvest Festival.
Waterfront homes and large wooded lots in Lake Marcel
Many of the homes date to the 1970s and 1980s. These include split-levels and ramblers from the mid-$600,000s to mid-$900,000s. The 1990s brought contemporary and traditional homes, most over 2,000 square feet and ranging from the high-$700,000s to $1.6 million. New arrivals in the 2020s include spacious custom homes with designer features for up to $1.7 million. "It's a draw to be by the lake. Homes on the lake will cost more, for sure," Geraghty says. Many home sites are wooded and between a quarter- to a half-acre, providing plenty of privacy.
Lakefront homes in Lake Marcel can range in style, though all enjoy serene views.
Some more modest homes such as this can be found along the shores of Lake Marcel.
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Outdoor recreation including hiking on the Snoqualmie Valley Trail
People also visit Lake Joy and the Snoqualmie River for outdoor recreation. Swimming, kayaking and standup paddleboarding are popular. And there are plenty of places to hike or explore the wilderness. The Cherry Creek Falls Trailhead is about a 5-mile drive north of Lake Marcel. The hike is about 5 miles round trip and includes a waterfall stop. South of Lake Marcel, there's a portion of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail, a rail trail about 30 miles long, which runs from Duvall to North Bend.
Nearby Duvall Park has space for Lake Marcel residents to run their furry friends around.
For Lake Marcel residents, the nearby Snoqualmie Valley Trail is an excellent place to walk.
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Shopping and Dining
There is no commercial district in the immediate vicinity. Residents might head to Carnation, about 6 miles from Lake Marcel. "Lake Marcel is a great little bedroom community," says Jim Ribail, the Mayor of the City of Carnation. "People living there will come to Carnation for shopping and entertainment." Remlinger Farms is a working farm and amusement center about 7 miles from Lake Marcel.
Carnation has become increasingly well-known for its music presence. Miller's is a gathering place that hosts music and events. "They typically have a different band every Friday and Saturday night," Mayor Ribail says. "We have festivals that bring people from all over." Timber! is an indigenous-owned music festival held at a densely forested outdoor venue, 574-acre Tolt-MacDonald Park. BrodieNation Music Festival began in 2006 and has been held at a property on the Tolt River nicknamed "Club Tolt." Both are multiday music festivals with camping held in July in recent years.
Downtown Carnation has businesses such as a hardware store, a tattoo shop and The Blue Iris, which sells vintage goods and collectibles. Pour House Pete's is a bar and grill with a rustic style. For groceries, there's the Carnation Market, which is part of the IGA brand. Geraghty says that many Lake Marcel shoppers go to Safeway in Duvall. Downtown Duvall, also about 6 miles from Lake Marcel, has independently owned shops, cafes and restaurants.
Blue Iris is a quaint antique store near Lake Marcel selling a variety of vintage items.
Lake Marcel residents can stop into nearby Carnation Market for everyday household items.
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Well-regarded schools in the Riverview School District
Stillwater Elementary School and Tolt Middle School both earn an A-minus grade from Niche. Cedarcrest High School receives a B-plus. The graduation rate for Riverview School District is nearly 94%.
Lake Marcel students can get a great education at Stillwater Elementary School.
Tolt Middle School near Lake Marcel strives to make an inclusive community for its students.
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State Route 203, the Valley Shuttle and commuter destinations
The major road is state Route 203, which passes south of Lake Marcel. Snoqualmie Valley Transportation (SVT) runs the Valley Shuttle, and there are stops on Northeast Big Rock Road.
Those who work in the tech industry may commute. Redmond, with the Microsoft Headquarters, is about 13 miles away. It's about 21 miles to both Bellevue, which has Amazon and Meta offices, and Issaquah, where Costco Wholesale is headquartered.
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Parks in this Area
Big Rock Sports Field
Duvall Park
Lake Marcel Community Club
Lake Marcel Private Community Park
Snoqualmie Wildlife Area - Stillwater Unit
Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
57 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lake Marcel
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Marcel, Carnation sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lake Marcel, Carnation over the last 12 months is $787,095, down 18% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
880
Median Age
44
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$156,034
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$167,784
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.8%
College Graduates
50.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.7%
% Population in Labor Force
78.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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