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A rural community with Snoqualmie Valley scenery
Novelty is a rural community in the Snoqualmie Valley, several miles south of the center of Duvall, a small city with a population of 8,700. "Duvall is the northernmost outpost on the Snoqualmie Valley. It has that kind of small-town feel with a cute little downtown," says James Doerfel, a designated broker with Prime Realty with more than two decades of experience. The valley, located between the foothills of the Cascade Mountains and Seattle, is part of the ancestral lands of the Snoqualmie tribe. The Snoqualmie River is on the west side, and Lake Sammamish is about 9 miles to the southwest.
In the late 1800s, the region grew with the timber industry, railroads and farming. The name Novelty still appears on maps, but there has not been much development or added infrastructure. "It used to be a town, but it's just an intersection now," says James Doerfel, a designated broker with Prime Realty with more than two decades of experience. The one-time town was settled by pioneers in the 1870s and named for Novelty, Missouri. Novelty had a post office, church and hotel. Other significant buildings —previously a store and dance hall — were destroyed in a fire in 1969. The larger general area known as Union Hill-Novelty Hill is adjacent to the city of Redmond to the west.
Businesses include Novelty Hill Farm, an event venue
Among the agricultural businesses in the area is Novelty Hill Farm, operated as a family farm and dairy business starting in 1884. It's used as a venue offering vintage barn rentals for parties, family reunions and other events. The community gathers at the farm for an annual tree lighting and holiday sing-along the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Choir members from Cedarcrest High School and Tolt Middle School lead the sing-along. There's also a holiday market with local vendors. Open seasonally to the public, the farm also has pick-your-own blackberries in August, and during the autumn, there's the Fall Fun Fest, with a corn maze and pumpkin patch.
Redmond, Bellevue and Seattle in reach for commuters
Due to the rural setting and lack of public transportation, Novelty is car dependent. The main roads in Novelty, state Route 203 and Northeast 124th Street converge at an intersection with a roundabout. The valley still has its own identity, but there's been a shift in the last generation, according to Doerfel. "It's becoming more of a suburb of the Eastside tech corridor with Bellevue, Kirkland and Redmond. Eastside, which refers to the suburbs east of Lake Washington, includes work sites for Amazon, Microsoft, SpaceX, Meta and Google. Seattle, about 23 miles away, is on the west side of the lake.
The intersection of Northeast 124th Street and SR-203 gets folks in and out of Novelty.
If Novelty residents want to do some more shopping, they can head to Redmond Town Center.
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Homes over $1 million on multiacre lots in Novelty
Generally, homes in Novelty are on streets that branch off Northeast 124th Street, east of SR-203. "There's not much of a population," Doerfel says. Besides vintage farmhouses, other homes date to the 1980s and 1990s. The number of properties is limited, so up-to-date pricing data is not available. In 12 months before December 2024, two properties were sold in Novelty, and the average was $1.3 million. A custom-built log house priced at $1 million was still on the market. "In Eastside, these homes would cost twice as much," Doerfel says. Multiacre lots and equestrian features like pastures and stables are typical in Novelty. The homes are about 2,000 square feet to 2,500 square feet.
Because of the proximity to the Snoqualmie River is close, there is a potential for flooding. "The quarter mile west of the Novelty intersection is prone to flooding," Doerfel says. Flooding affects roadways more than homes since the residential areas are not as close to the river. "The road closes for one to 10 days a year. There's probably a day every year when a dozen families say, 'I'm not going to risk it; I'll just stay home today.' It's kind of a cultural thing; everyone posts to social media or sends each other flood photos." Novelty has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Many of the homes in Novelty are situated on lots with multiple acres such as this one.
Vintage farmhouses are one of the more common types of housing found in Novelty.
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The Snoqualmie Valley Trail, Big Rock Sports Field and a golf club
There are plenty of places to take in nature around Novelty. A segment of the 30-mile-long Snoqualmie Valley Trail runs along the west side of SR-203 through Novelty. The 800-acre Redmond Watershed Preserve has trails frequented by hikers, horseback riders and cyclists. Big Rock Sports Field in Duvall has various sports facilities, a playground, and a skate park. The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge offers daily public tee times and membership options.
Big Rock Sports Field near Novelty offers a number of sports fields for folks to play on.
The Snoqualmie Valley Trail near Novelty offers residents the space to stretch their legs.
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Shopping in small-town Duvall or suburban-style Redmond
People will likely travel to Duvall or Redmond for shopping. Duvall's historical, walkable downtown is focused on locally owned businesses. There is the Family Grocer and Local Roots Farm Store, and the Duvall Farmers Market is held on Thursdays from May to October.
Redmond is more spread out and suburban-style than Duvall. Redmond Ridge, about a 4-mile drive from Novelty, has a shopping center, the Village at Redmond Ridge. About 6 miles farther, there's Redmond Town Center, with two levels and about 100 stores. Redmond Town Center has a summer music series, movie theaters, and cafes and bars that host evening events like open mics and trivia. The Redmond Saturday Market is open seasonally.
Family Grocer in Duvall gives Novelty residents the chance to shop for household needs.
Novelty residents can head to the Ace Hardware in Duvall to shop for home and garden needs.
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Festivals and things to do in Duvall and Redmond
Besides seasonal celebrations at venues like Novelty Hill Farm, most community events take place in nearby cities. In early June, Main Street in Duvall becomes a pedestrian market for the Duvall Days Festival, which also includes the Grand Parade, fireworks and a 5K. Another June event in Duvall, Art in Bloom, is a garden art show at Kokopelli Gardens.
Redmond's annual celebrations include Derby Days, a July festival with carnival rides, parades and entertainment. The month-long Redmond Lights illuminates the city's winter scenery, and Redmond Cinco De Mayo is popular for its music and food.
Riverview School District serves students in the area
The Riverview School District serves the area. Most residences are zoned to Stillwater Elementary School and Tolt Middle School, both of which earn an A-minus grade from Niche. Cedarcrest High School has a B-plus.
At Tolt Middle School near Novelty, students can attend school for grades 6-8.
Cedarcrest High School near Novelty opened its doors to students in 1993.
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Parks in this Area
McCormick Park
Big Rock Sports Field
Duvall Park
Snoqualmie Wildlife Area - Stillwater Unit
Big Rock Park
City of Duvall Park
Taylor Park
Hix Park
Fox Hollow Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
48 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Novelty
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 Novelty, Duvall sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Novelty, Duvall over the last 12 months is $1,330,500, up 17% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
For the first time in decades, this beautiful 3.5-acre property offering your own private retreat, is available to be yours! Boasting 1790 squ ft w/unique layout -2 beds + bonus room that could be an office or bedroom & 2 bathrooms. Secluded yet conveniently located just 20 minutes from Redmond, 10 minutes from Duvall, & 15 minutes from Carnation, this property strikes the perfect balance of
First time on the market true log home built by owner and his dad himself. Very rural feel and very quiet neighborhood with wildlife and fruit trees galore. Many outbuildings for plenty of storage.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
257
Median Age
42
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$117,105
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$137,554
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
College Graduates
42.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
19/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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