$639,992Average Value$346Average Price per Sq Ft13Homes For Sale
Overlooking the woodland lakes
North Lake is also known as Lakeland North, a fitting name for a suburban community overlooking woodland lakes. With a wide-ranging catalog of eclectic real estate, North Lake has a balanced lifestyle complemented by waterfront recreation and convenient transportation. "This is a place where people live because it is super easy to commute," says Lanae Miller, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Mountain to Sound Realty with over 20 years of experience. "Back in the day, Star Lake and Lake Dolloff had recreational cabins and second homes, which were really small and original. Now, they’re being renovated into gigantic houses right on the lake."
You can find some beautiful homes dotting the residential streets of North Lake.
Ranch-style homes range from 450 thousand to 750 thousand dollars.
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Wide-ranging lakefront real estate
With moderately sized lots and mature evergreen groves, North Lake has older homes and subdivisions with brand-new builds. "There is a ton of new construction here, and the lots come with more land than surrounding cities because a good portion of the neighborhood is undeveloped woodland," says Alex Bradshaw, Broker at MJRE Seattle. North Lake, Lake Dolloff and Star Lake all have waterfront homes, although it can be challenging for new homeowners to build docks due to shoreline ordinances that require existing structures. North Lake has New Traditional, split level and ranch-style homes with midcentury features like tall windows and minimalist architecture. Split-level and ranch-style homes typically range from $450,000 to $750,000, while New Traditional homes cost $750,000 to 900,000, depending on the year of construction and proximity to the water. Manufactured homes go for $350,000 to $600,000. Townhouses start at $400,000 and reach $650,000, while condos in Stonebrook Village fall between $450,000 and $650,000.
North Lake's namesake lake is home to many waterside homes and personal docks.
This unusual contemporary-styled single-family home can be found in the North Lake neighborhood.
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The light rail to Seattle
The Sound Transit light rail is a developing project connecting Federal Way with Tacoma and Seattle with the construction of three stations in 2026, one of which is in nearby Star Lake on 272nd Street. "I think the new light rail is going to change how people see the area," Miller says. "Because of the quick access from Federal Way to Downtown, I think we'll get more people willing to move here, and it will have a huge impact on pricing." North Lake is a car-dependent neighborhood, though the Sound Transit bus system provides public transportation with stops along 288th Street. State Route 18 reaches the center of Federal Way, about 2 miles southwest. Interstate 5 is the area's central expressway, bordering North Lake. Tacoma is about 14 miles south on I-5, while Seattle is roughly 22 miles north. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport provides air travel to worldwide destinations.
Bus stops can be found all around the North Lake neighborhood.
Sound Transit bus system provides public with stops along 288th Street.
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Running Start at Thomas Jefferson High
Camelot Elementary School receives a C-plus grade from Niche and encourages recycling through the King County Green Schools program. Kilo Middle School has a C grade and offers an education on international culture and community involvement through the IB Middle Years Program. Thomas Jefferson High School earns a B rating and participates in the Running Start initiative, which allows students to earn college credit through Highline and Green River community colleges.
Kilo Middle School.
Camelot Elementary School.
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Korean barbecue and Hawaiian cuisine
The city center is filled with box store retail and national chains just west of North Lake, and Federal Way offers authentic cuisines at local restaurants. "We have a really good Korean barbecue scene here," says Zander Spain Greene, Communications & Program Coordinator at the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce. "If you're talking about food, that's a huge thing." Palace is a Korean bar with marinated cuts that customers cook on tabletop grills. Pac Island Grill serves Hawaiian dishes with live music and tropical décor. Safeway is on Military Road, and Marlene's Market & Deli has organic produce and a vegan-friendly deli on Gateway Center Place.
Pacific Island Grill has a friendly atmosphere and amazing food.
Palace Korean BBQ its the go to place for amazing Korean food.
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Boating, fishing or exploring the Pacific Bonsai Museum
One of the city's most popular attractions is the nearby Steel Lake Park, which has a volleyball pit, a skatepark and a beach, while Karl Grosch Field is a venue for kids' soccer matches. Lake Dolloff is a fishing hole for kayaking and paddleboarding. Star Lake is another 32-acre body of water stocked with rainbow trout and largemouth bass. At the Pacific Bonsai Museum, visitors can browse over 100 types of bonsai trees from Asia and America with informational displays along an outdoor walking path. Cedar Grove Park has a paved loop trail, half-court basketball and a playground.
Family Fun Land is a great adventure play set for the kids to have fun with.
The Pacific Bonsai Museum has some amazing examples of this Japanese art form to enjoy.
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Parks in this Area
Heritage Woods Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Steel Lake Park
Boating
Fishing
Lake
Lake Geneva Park
Lake
Playground
Town Square Park
Glenn Nelson Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Camelot Park
Trails
River
Hiking
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
23 min drive
Bus
S 294th St & 44th Pl S
Bus
39th Ave S & 38th Pl S
Bus
36th Pl S & S 298th St
Bus
S 288th St & 42nd Ave S
Bus
S 304th St & 38th Ave S
Bus
S 294th St & 41st Ave S
Bus
S 294th St & S 292nd St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North Lake
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Lake, Federal Way sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in North Lake, Federal Way over the last 12 months is $673,264, up 9% 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
15,666
Median Age
40
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,894
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,137
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.3%
College Graduates
29.9%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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