Whether buyers are drawn to the scenic waterfall and mountains that appeared in David Lynch's Twin Peaks, its charming downtown or its wealth of outdoor activities, Snoqualmie is a prime location for those seeking the quiet eastern reaches of King County. Located just 25 miles from Seattle on Lake Sammamish's Eastside, this mountain town of over 14,000 residents offers a calm place to live while remaining within commuting distance. Investment in the city and leaning into the popularity of Twin Peaks and Snoqualmie Falls has spurred growth over the past 30 years. In addition to its attractions and amenities, Snoqualmie offers a highly regarded school system and low noise and environmental risks.
The Snoqualmie neighborhood is surrounded by beautiful mountains and hills.
Downtown Snoqualmie is very tourist friendly with plenty of maps and signs to inform visitors.
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Hiking Mount Si Trail and skiing Snoqualmie Pass
The city is just minutes from Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, which spans 140 miles of the western band of the Cascade Mountain Range. It includes mossy forests, snow-capped mountain peaks, summer wildflower meadows and miles of blackberry and salmonberry-lined trails. Hiking enthusiasts will enjoy being just 7 miles from the Mount Si Trailhead, a favorite hike among residents. Skiing and snowboarding are popular winter activities. “It’s at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, so it’s about 25 minutes to the ski slopes at Snoqualmie Pass and an hour to Skykomish,” says Realtor and Snoqualmie resident Stacey Chellis with Coldwell Banker Bain. The Snoqualmie River and its famous falls are right in the heart of the city. There are public access points along the water, like Riverview Park, which has a playground and athletic area. Another favorite is Sandy Cove Park, perfect for spending a morning fishing or cooling off in the July heat.
This beautiful iron wheel hints at the history of Snoqualmie to be re-discovered.
A view across Snoqualmie to the foothills in the distance.
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Master-planned communities and properties with acreage
Snoqualmie has properties of all shapes and sizes. Homes on the outskirts with mountain views and acreage are near the areas of Ernie's Grove and Ellisville . Downtown Snoqualmie has Chalet, Pacific Northwest contemporaries and Dutch Colonials. “You also have the more historic part of Snoqualmie, more in the valley. They start around 450 or 550 and go up to the $2,000,000 range, depending on where they are,” Chellis says. However, the most popular area is Snoqualmie Ridge , which is a master-planned community with townhouses and craftsmen two stories. “It’s up on the hill, built around a golf course. Homes started getting built around 1998, and a single-family home starts at about $900,000 and goes up to $2.8 million,” says Chellis, who’s also a Snoqualmie Ridge resident. The median home price is $1.2 million.
A beautiful family home in the Snoqualmie neighborhood with steps leading to the front door.
Top down view of multi-million dollar homes next to the Golf Club at Snoqualmie.
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Historic downtown with railroad architecture
Historic Downtown Snoqualmie resembles its days as a railroad town. This walkable section along Railroad Avenue begins with the Northwest Railway Museum. This is the state's largest and most comprehensive railroad museum, offering an immersive experience of the working heritage railway. For the remainder of the downtown, storefronts and restaurants mimic the museum’s look with brick and antique store signage. Visitors can find coffee shops, Mexican restaurants, American restaurants and breweries here. Shopping options include antique shops and trading stores. Another shopping and dining area is in the Snoqualmie Ridge neighborhood off Center Boulevard. The upscale and modern area matches the neighborhood’s newer vibe. Restaurants include Irish and American cuisine, breweries and fast-casual spots, and services include banks, doctor’s offices and nail salons. North Bend has an outlet mall with over 30 stores.
Historic downtown Snoqualmie is a wonderland of the area's past.
This old train engine signifies Snoqualmie's tree logging history in the area.
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Twin Peak fans visit annually for famous scenes
The community gathers for seasonal events and celebrations. Red, White and Boom is the city’s Fourth of July celebration, with vendors, live music and food trucks capped off with fireworks. Fans of the Twin Peaks show come to Snoqualmie for The Real Twin Peaks event, which includes visiting with actors and directors at key locations from the show. Snoqualmie Winter Lights is the city’s month-long event for the holiday season which begins with a tree-lighting ceremony. For the rest of the month, locals and visitors can see the bright lights within Downtown Snoqualmie. The Club at Snoqualmie is also home to the Boeing Classic, an annual PGA Tour event that brings together some of the best golfers in the nation.
High graduation rate at Snoqualmie Valley
Most students are served by the Snoqualmie Valley School District. This district earns an A rating from Niche and has a 96% graduation rate. It is also the only one in Washington to earn the AP Honor Roll award for six consecutive years. The Issaquah School District also serves part of the area and earns an A-plus rating. The district’s 27 schools teach over 18,500 students.
Cascade View Elementary School signage.
Timber Ridge Elementary School signage.
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Convenient access to cities using I-90
Snoqualmie is north of Interstate 90. This east-west route goes to Bellevue and Ellensburg, and Highway 202 travels north towards DuVall. King County Metro offers bus service to Issaquah six days a week. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, or SeaTac, is 33 miles away, with nonstop flights to 94 domestic and 33 international destinations. Snoqualmie receives an average of 40 inches of rain a year. Temperatures reach the mid-30s in winter and the 70s in the summer.
Lower crime compared to the state
According to the Washington State Police Department, crime rates decreased in Snoqualmie from 2022 to 2023. The city’s crime rate is significantly lower than the state’s.
Despite his international upbringing, there is no place like Seattle where Kevin feels more at home. Born in Toronto, raised in Hong Kong, lived in Tokyo and New York all prior to putting down roots here in the Pacific Northwest over a decade ago – of all people, Kevin recognizes the importance in finding your home where you can make memories, foster relationships and build communities.
As a landlord managing a portfolio of rental properties within the Greater Seattle metropolitan area, Kevin embraces real estate with a passion. He prides himself on his savvy knowledge of the local market and its specific neighborhoods, which allows him to share all relevant information that may impact a client’s position, good or bad. He understands first-hand how stressful buying and selling real estate can be, and is committed to making that process easier, one client, one transaction at a time.
Kevin graduated from Yale with an economics degree and acquired his MBA from the University of Pennsylvania. His wide spectrum of professional experiences stretched across trading distressed property assets at Lehman Brothers to managing homeowner insurance products at Liberty Mutual. Kevin’s continual pursuit of education, strong business acumen and analytical mindset, along with trilingual abilities being fluent in Chinese and Japanese, are assets that benefit his client.
When Kevin is not previewing properties or conducting market analyses for his clients, he enjoys cooking with his wife and playing with his Goldendoodle puppy. Kevin also finds joy in giving back to the community through music and performance arts.
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