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Suburban community close to Mountlake Terrace
Access to parks, lakes and trails adds to residential life in Ballinger. Approximately 14 miles north of Downtown Seattle, Ballinger is part of the city of Shoreline and south of Mountlake Terrace, another King County city. The north shore of Lake Washington is a few miles southeast. Some of Ballinger's residential lots are surrounded by forest-like scenery, with tall pines and other evergreens shading streets with no sidewalks. Other areas have a more suburban feel, with houses set closer together on streets with sidewalks and cul-de-sacs
Ballinger is a neighborhood in Shoreline, about 20 minutes north of Seattle.
Elegant living in the heart of Turtle Rock's vibrant community.
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Midcentury ramblers, condos and apartments in Ballinger
Single-family homes in Ballinger include midcentury ramblers and some split-levels. "It's more blue-collar; some of the properties are cinderblock, made in the '50s and inexpensively," says Chris Gurnee team leader of the Chris Gurnee Team, powered by eXp. The homes sell from the mid-$600,000s to low-$900,000s. Gurney anticipates more house flipping in the area as original homes are purchased, upgraded and resold.
Ballinger has a smaller supply of condominiums than single-family. Complexes built in the 1980s include Ballinger Creek Condos and Shoreline Village, a circular community of more than 50 condos. They range from the low-$300,000s to mid-$400,000s. Homeowners association fees, typically based on the size of units, are usually between $300 and $550. Apartments have a larger footprint than owner-occupied homes. Ballinger Homes, a complex of over 100 townhomes built by the King County Housing Authority, has the Center for Human Services' "Homework Factory" onsite. The program assists students as well as adults with educational and social resources.
Find a rambler in Ballinger and make it home.
There are newly developed condos with plenty of amenities in Ballinger.
Ballinger locals can choose from apartments, condos and single family homes.
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Interstate 5, SR-104, buses and Link light rail
Interstate 5 is on the west side of Ballinger, and state Route 104 runs through the area. Bus service is available with several King County routes. One goes from Shoreline Community College to Kenmore Park & Ride; another goes from Shoreline South/148th Station to Mountlake Terrace Station. "People do commute via public transit if they work in Downtown Seattle," Fruichantie says. The Mountlake Terrace Station, the Shoreline North/185th Station and the Shoreline South/148th Station opened in 2024 as stops on Sound Transit's Link light rail 1 Line from Angle Lake to Lynnwood City Terrace. Stops include Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and over a dozen Seattle neighborhood stations. Seattle Paine Field International Airport, otherwise known as Paine Field and Snohomish County Airport, is about 12 miles north of Ballinger, with passenger flights on Alaska Airlines.
Ballinger is in a unique position with a newly developed light rail station in the neighborhood.
Ballinger is very well connected to other parts of the city with ample public transportation.
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Brugger's Bog Park, Ballard Lake and the Interurban Trail
Brugger's Bog Park has trails, picnic areas, a playground and a footbridge of the small Ballinger Creek. A neighboring residential area connects to the park by a trail. To the northwest is Ballinger Lake, where swimming, kayaking and fishing are popular pastimes. The lake is part of the 55-acre Ballinger Park. "The lake is super important and plays a role for the region as a habitat for plants," says Rikki Fruichantie, communications manager for the City of Mountlake Terrace. A $5.5 million-dollar restoration of Hall Creek in 2024 created a better habitat for wildlife. The project included the replacement of 16 acres of non-native plants with native ones, the addition of fish-friendly gravel and an accessible wetlands boardwalk. Ballinger Park also has a playground and sports fields.
The Interurban Trail stretches north from the park's west side to Everett. The trail includes bike lanes, including the North Bike Connector, which runs along North 195th Street and North 200th Street. Built on former tracks for an electric trolley from Seattle, the route south links to the Burke-Gilman Trail, Seattle's Fremont neighborhood and an extension is planned.
Ballinger Park offers walking trails, playgrounds and an amazing lake where to spend the day.
Ballinger offers families plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy a relaxing day.
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Ballinger Village businesses, Mexican cuisine and pizza
Ballinger Village shopping center has various businesses, including a bank, veterinary, barbershop, casual eateries and Ballinger Thriftway, a locally owned grocery store. Thriftway procures goods from the area's small farms, bakeries and ranches to support the local economy. Close to Ballinger Village is movie multiplex Regal Cinebarre Mountlake, which pairs first-run films with local filmmakers' short films. Light meals and beers and wine are available.
Restaurants along Ballinger Way include Las Brasas del Volcan, a family owned Mexican restaurant serving specialty dishes like carne en su jugo, which is similar to a beef stew. Pagliacci Pizza, a Seattle chain founded in 1979, uses artisanal Northwest ingredients and is committed to sustainable practices and community involvement. Pagliacci's slice bar selections are updated daily.
Ballinger residents stop at Thriftway to grab their groceries and other needs.
Ballinger Mexican food lovers will rejoice at Las Brazas del Volcan on Ballinger Way.s
Ballinger residents can stop at Pagliacci Pizza for a hot and delicious pie.
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Education options including choice school Cascade K-8
Public schools include Lake Forest Park Elementary School, which earns an A-minus grade from Niche. Kellogg Middle School and Shorecrest High School each receive an A grade. Cascade K-8 Community School in Ballinger is a choice school that enrolls district students by application and has busing available from home schools. The school earns an A from Niche, focuses on STEAM and operates multigrade classrooms facilitating peer learning and collaboration.
Lake Forest Park Elementary School main entrance.
Kellogg Middle School is shaping future leaders in the Shoreline neighborhood.
Cascade K-8 Community School Entrance
Shorecrest High School serves students living in SHoreline, Washington.
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Shoreline's park events, the Tour de Terrace
The Ballinger Neighborhood Association puts on the Ballinger Neighborhood Friendship Festival in early September. The festival is a celebration of cultural heritage and harvest time. Highlights include kids' activities, world crafts, a marketplace and free food.
Shoreline's park event programming includes guided walks, karaoke and a lunchtime concert series. Celebrate Shoreline is the city's annual birthday party in August at Cromwell Park. Hamlin Park has the Hamlin Halloween Haunt, and Spartan Recreation Center hosts a costume party for kids at its indoor playground. In December, Shoreline participates in the home and business light displays of the Winter Porchlight Parade.
The Tour de Terrace, a multiday weekend event in July, is considered one of the kickoffs to the region-wide Seafair festival. It attracts tens of thousands of spectators to Mountlake Terrace. The event has a parade, car show, street fair and carnival at Evergreen Playfield, a couple of miles north of Ballinger. Another well-attended Mountlake Terrace event is the 3rd of July Family Celebration at Ballinger Park.
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Parks in this Area
Brugger's Bog Park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
19 min drive
Bus
15th Ave NE & Ballinger Way NE
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Ballinger Way NE & 19th Ave NE
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NE 205th St & 19th Ave NE
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Ballinger Way NE & 15th Ave NE
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15th Ave NE & NE 196th St
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Ballinger Way NE & 25th Ave NE
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15th Ave NE & NE 200th Ct
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ballinger
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ballinger, Shoreline sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Ballinger, Shoreline over the last 12 months is $615,215, down 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,510
Median Age
39
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,193
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,330
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.5%
Advanced Degrees
8.2%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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