$738,536Average Value$714Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Friendly, no-frills lakeside community
In Northwest Washington, about 9 miles east of Skagit Bay, sits the neighborhood of Lake McMurray. With homes nestled between the lake and the evergreens, this is a place for simple pleasures without the bustle of traffic. “People who live there just love it. Everybody is very friendly – they wave at each other,” says Mary Jo Reistma, Managing Broker at Brown McMillen Real Estate with two decades of experience. For retail and restaurant temptations, locals drive to one of the nearby towns like Mt. Vernon, 11 miles northwest.
Fishing, biking and hiking
Activities on the lake include canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, birdwatching and of course, fishing. “Lake McMurray is a no-wake lake. It’s relaxed and peaceful with perch, bass and trout,” says Laura Kaestner, broker associate with Re/Max Gateway. Kaestner lives in Lake McMurray part-time, though many residents live here year-round. The public boat launch is on the lake’s southeast shore. At the north end of the lake is the Sons of Norway private community and beach. To the west, biking trails wind through the hills. “Around the lake itself, there’s no hiking, but there is hiking around the area,” Kaestner says. Hikers can journey up to Monument Lookout, a modern art piece and unique punctuation to the otherwise forested landscape. Cyclists and joggers can also head to the paved Nakashima Heritage Barn Trailhead just south of Lake McMurray.
Homes provide peace and privacy
Lake McMurray has no stoplights – not even at the main intersection where Route 9 connects to Route 534. Tall trees shade roads and buffer sounds for the already-quiet neighborhood. Homes are scattered with plenty of privacy and space between them. Luxury cabins and midcentury ramblers can be found on the lakefront and a bit further removed from the lake, surrounded by trees. Prices range from about $550,000 to $770,000.
Shopping and dining in nearby towns
Lake McMurray does not contain shops or restaurants. When going out, people typically go to into Mt. Vernon, or eat at Big Lake Bar and Grill in the neighborhood of Big Lake, 6 miles north. Haggen, a regional chain grocery store, is about 14 miles southwest in Stanwood.
Commuting to school
Schools also lie outside the neighborhood. About 5 miles northwest is the Conway School, which teaches prekindergarten through Grade 8 and is rated B on Niche. Mt. Vernon High School is 12 miles northwest and rated B-minus. As part of its special education curriculum, this high school offers an adaptive mariachi program featuring singing, guitar and folklórico dancing.
Proximity to Interstate 5
With the serene seclusion of Lake McMurray comes a dependence on cars to get around. Route 9 curves around the western side of the lake. It connects to Route 534, which leads to Interstate 5, the area’s main north-south highway. Heading north up the Interstate is Skagit Valley Hospital, 11 miles away, and Bellingham International Airport, 43 miles away.
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Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
54 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lake McMurray
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 McMurray, Mount Vernon sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lake McMurray, Mount Vernon over the last 12 months is $510,000, down 34% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Lakefront property on 5+ acres and a shop in Mount Vernon! Something for everyone! This 4 BR home on placid Lake McMurray has stunning water views from nearly every room. Formal living and dining room plus family room and rec. room! Main floor den w/ murphy bed and a full bath make the home great for multigenerational living. Build an ADU on your nearly 300' of waterfront (buyer to verify).
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
517
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$99,456
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,578
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
43.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.4%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
33''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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