I recently saw this question on the internet: “What is a nice area Suburb near Seattle WA to move to?”

Seattle neighborhoods and Seattle suburbs have a ton to offer!  I love this question and thought maybe it deserved a post - I love Seattle real estate and the real estate in all of the Seattle Suburbs, but I think that you really have to look at dividing the Seattle Suburbs up into different categories.  Here are some of the Seattle suburbs real estate categories:

If you want help trying to figure out which Seattle suburb might be best for you, please do not hesitate to email a request to realestate@cooperjacobs.com  - Here are some quick and easy break downs of the Seattle suburbs:

North Seattle Suburbs include Lake Forest Park, Shoreline (including Richmond Beach real estate), Kenmore, Brier, Mukilteo , Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Mill Creek, Lynnwood, Woodway (including new construction Woodway Highlands and older Olmsted Woodway) and South Everett (including Silver Lake).

 Lake Forest Park and Shoreline are the closest to Seattle and both boast natural scenes like trees and water views. From Richmond Beach in Shoreline, sweeping Sound Views and salty air are abundant. Lake Forest Park offers a ton of trees and Lake Washington views. The Seattle suburb of Kenmore is just north of Lake Forest Park and has its own seaplane airport! Just north of Richmond Beach is the tiny town of Woodway – It has amazing houses, but has opted out of the public library system so if library is important to you, then maybe go with Edmonds. Edmonds sits on top of the Puget Sound and is a wonderful Seattle Suburb with a ton of shops and wonderful restaurants. Just north of that is Mukilteo which also has a ton of Waterfront.

Mountlake Terrace offers a huge range of housing – the schools are good and the parks are big – plus there is easy commuting access to downtown Seattle, Everett, or the Eastside! Brier Real Estate is good and this city also offers easy commuting to all of these areas! Brier has a nice range of housing and is known for its larger lots and also horse properties. Lynnwood has a nice downtown and also the Alderwood Mall. It also has a mixture of housing options from apartments to larger new construction. Mill Creek is a developed city on a golf course. The neighborhoods are nice and neat and the area is ever expanding as more and more people decide to move into Mill Creek.

South Everett touches Mill Creek and more and more Seattle suburb real estate buyers are deciding that South Everett is a more affordable option in some cases - plus the new construction is extremely attractive and especially so when mixed with a fairly smooth commute option to Seattle. 

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Really North End Seattle Suburbs include Everett, Lake Stevens, Marysville, Snohomish, Maltby and Arlington. These are still accessible to Seattle for commuting, but do take just a bit longer to get to. Prices in this Seattle suburb area are usually considerably less and there are a ton of new construction perks and buyer bonuses right now if you are interested in checking out the deals available. Luckily, the transit system in the greater Seattle area is improving to the point that these suburbs are becoming more and more popular!

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Eastside and more Eastside – The Eastside has a lot to offer – mountains and water – views and waterfront. Bellevue has a thriving downtown business center and a mix of shopping and restaurants with plenty of choices in housing. Right next door is gorgeous Kirkland. Kirkland is so quaint and defintiely my choice for Eastside communities. The waterfront is beautiful and the cute little downtown is just breathtaking. Sammamish and Redmond are Microsoft hot spots and offer a huge array of housing options – plus they are right next to the River Trail for easy bike commuting both local and Seattle commutes. You can choose large houses, large land plots or zero lot line townhomes – either way, you can still be in the heartland of these cities. Check out Sammamish Plateau for the best deals from builders and a very nice neighborhood. Woodinville, Issaquah and Maple Valley round out my Eastside picks. Woodinville has gorgeous horse properties and sweeping neighborhoods. Issaquah has a wonderful downtown area and wonderful parks and shopping centers. The Issaquah Highlands is a newer development in Issaquah with huge views and its own retail center. It is a planned community with everything residents need right there! Walking trails and coffee shops are right there with townhomes and houses. Mercer Island is off the SouthEast of Seattle and offers waterfront property and gorgeous scenery almost everywhere you look. 

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The Southend – There are a ton of communities between Seattle and Tacoma and prices are usually more reasonable than those of the Eastside or Northern communities. New construction is abundant and builder perks are everywhere! Kent has some amazing new developments with beautiful houses and lush landscaping. I know of one builder that is throwing in so many buyer bonuses that it is worth a look! Renton is booming and has a huge commercial district and its own shopping and restaurants. Federal Way has changed more than any city recently with improvements going in left and right. Burien and Seatac have easy access to the freeway and airport. Des Moines has a nice waterfront and easy access to the freeway. Of all of these, Kent is my top pick for the amazing deals you can get right now! 

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Ferry Seattle Suburbs…

You don’t have to live in a close by driving Seattle Suburb to work in downtown Seattle. Bremerton to the South and its surrounding cities are extremely reasonable and absolutely booming as far as development goes! Living in Gig Harbor or Purdy and working in Seattle is easy with the Bremerton Ferry! Bainbridge Island is just a half an hour ride across the Puget Sound to downtown Seattle. Kingston is a shorter ride from Edmonds, Wa and has gorgeous waterfront and treed lots. 

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Price, Schools, etc……………

Price is usually a factor when looking at Seattle suburbs real estate. Generally the Eastside suburbs of Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, and Sammamish tend to be on the pricier side. Some of the ferry suburbs (Bainbridge Island) should also be considered to be in the pricier category. Some of the immediate Northern Suburbs can have some more expensive neighborhoods (Lake Forest Park, Brier, Richmond Beach in Shoreline, Mill Creek) as well. Each of these Seattle suburbs also have some economical choices so they can also be a good choice in any price range.

Check out the Seattle suburb schools.

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Courtney Cooper ….For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Agent: Associate Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County - Experienced and with a background in accounting - I love my clients and work hard for them! Call me if you are looking for a home or investment property in Seattle, Shoreline, Edmonds, Brier, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Mill Creek, Everett, or other Seattle Suburbs!

Seattle Suburb: Discovering Brier, Washington and why you want to own real estate in Brier!

You haven't heard of Brier?????  Brier WA is an amazing Seattle suburb to live and work.. Here are some of the reasons why Brier is hot:

Where do you commute to work?  North or South or East or West - Transit is close and it doesn't matter!

Brier, Washington is nestled in South Snohomish County just north of Seattle in a little elbow between both I-5 and I-405.  It is the very perfect commuter's paradise with at least three major Transit Park and Rides close by in  Mountlake Terrace, Canyon Park in Bothell, and at least two in Lynnwood.  A homeowner in Brier WA can easily commute to Seattle, Everett, or the Eastside like Bellevue and Kirkland. 

Where do you want to shop or eat? They are all here!

Brier, Wa is right next to major shopping at Alderwood Mall, plus many other huge shopping centers on the way. Some of the many stores include JJill, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Nordstrom, Macy's, Old Navy, Babies R US, Bed Bath & Beyond, Linen & Things, Target, Chico's, Gap & Gap Kids, Gymboree, Michael's, Marshall's, and more!  There are at least three movie theatres close by and tons of restaurants in nearby Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace - PF Changs, Sorelli's Pizza, Romio's, Chad and Vicky's Espresso, Olive Garden, etc. to name a few. 

Where do you want to play? Inside or outside? How about both? 

Brier is at the North end of Lake Washington and there is at least one boat launch nearby in Kenmore.  The Cascades are just North via Highway 2 where you can snow ski or head over to Leavenworth or further east.  Canada is right up I-5 after you pass shopping outlets and casinos on the way.  Want to go to the beach?  It is close! Fishing?  Nearby, too!  Want to head to the Islands?  Head over to nearby Edmonds and jump on a ferry to Kingston and then keep driving...It's all close by!

Or...stick around town and check out all of Brier's awesome parks and facilities.  The streets are wide and there is room to play.

If you are interested in checking out some of the current Brier, Washington real estate, please feel free to search the MLS listings on my site or send me an email - I love talking about Brier, Wa and all it has to offer!

Mountlake Terrace WA Condo or Townhouse Alternative

Thinking of buying a townhouse or condo in Mountlake Terrace, WA because you don't think you can afford a house? You might be surprised to know that for the same price or less in some cases you can own a home in Mountlake Terrace! 

Check out this Adorable Mountlake Terrace Home - a cute updated rambler with 2 bedrooms and a bath, tons of parking, and a yard bigger than 6000 square feet!  It even has room to expand if you want to add on down the road!  The roof is only a couple years old and the inside is updated and ready for move in!

Rates are down!  Looking for a home under $300,000 in the Seattle Suburbs?  Check out Mountlake Terrace!

Courtney Cooper ....For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Agent: Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County.  Seattle Real Estate and Seattle Suburbs!  Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services:   Experienced REALTOR with a background in accounting - I love my clients and work hard for them! Please call me if you are looking for a home or investment property (including short sales, preforeclosures, foreclosures, and REO properties) in Seattle (Ballard, Crown Hill, Phinney, Ravenna, Maple Leaf, Greenlake, Greenwood, Northgate, Lake City,University, Sand Point, Laurelhurst, Windermere, Fremont, Wallingford, Queen Anne, Westlake, Eastlake, Lake Union, Downtown, Madison Park), Shoreline, Edmonds, Brier, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Mill Creek, Everett, or other Seattle Suburbs!

 If you are thinking of relocating to Seattle, I am an expert at Seattle Relocation services and can help you find the perfect home while making sure it is a solid financial investment!

Moving to the Seattle Suburbs is a good thing - just make sure and check out the schools first!  On my website, not only can you check out the Seattle school info, but also can search for houses surrounding a school on my Seattle school housing search!  School information is important even if you don't have children because it affects property values!

Courtney Cooper and Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services.....for all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Agent: Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County.  Seattle Real Estate and Seattle Suburbs!  Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services:   Experienced and with a background in accounting - I love my clients and work hard for them! Please call me if you are looking for a home or investment property (including short sales, preforeclosures, foreclosures, and REO properties) in Seattle, Shoreline, Edmonds, Brier, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Mill Creek, Everett, or other Seattle Suburbs! If you are thinking of relocating to Seattle, I am an expert at Seattle Relocation services and can help you find the perfect home while making sure it is a solid financial investment!  

Brier Wa 2008 - As of today, there are 18 active listings in the NWMLS for Brier WA real estate and one of those is a 12 million dollar 8.97 acre parcel ready for a smart developer to come in and swoop it up! In addition to this amazing development parcel, there are also two more lots for sale included in that number.  Real estate in Brier WA typically moves fast because it is in the very perfect location for easy commuting to downtown Seattle, Everett, and Bellevue - plus all the amenities are close to home! 

Brier is full of housing options - cute 60's ramblers, large rambling new construction neighborhoods, gorgeous horse properties, and more!  Mountain views and sunny wide streets are abundant and the schools and neighborhoods are all networked through a system of interconnecting trails.  

Seattle Real Estate is a good buy!  We are still one of the most underpriced markets on the West Coast and there is room to earn equity here!  Seattle was one of the few cities in the country that posted positive numbers for the 2007 real estate market and judging from the calls I have gotten already, Seattle real estate in 2008 is looking great!  Look at some of the perks Seattle suburbs have to offer:

Large open spaces -

Seattle offers some wonderful parks and places to play in city, but look at what the Seattle suburbs have to offer! Besides loads of parks to play in and enjoy, there's more! Like horses, dogs? Brier, Washington has its own horse arena at City Hall. Woodinville is just one of the communities with horse trails. Check out the dog parks in the various towns and don't miss the dog oriented events!

Trails and more trails!!!

Want to bike, run, walk, or hike in the Seattle Suburbs? Wanna hike? There are tons of neighboring trails and parks. Bike on the Burke Gilman trail through Lake Forest Park or Kenmore and all the way down to Wallingford and beyond if you feel like it. Mill Creek, Brier, and Mountlake Terrace are just a few Seattle suburbs that have interconnecting trails for their residents.

Beaches and Lakes????

Besides heading to the sandy beaches of Edmonds, Washington or the shores of Lake Washington, there are also many smaller lakes including Martha Lake in Lynnwood – or Silverlake in Everett. If you want a water event, just look around!

More?  There are already Seattle suburb skateparks in Edmonds and Bothell!  Brier has the funding for one and Mountlake Terrace is also looking at putting a skatepark in!

Courtney Cooper ....For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Agent: Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County.  Seattle Real Estate and Seattle Suburbs!  Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services:   Experienced and with a background in accounting - I love my clients and work hard for them! Please call me if you are looking for a home or investment property (including short sales, preforeclosures, foreclosures, and REO properties) in Seattle, Shoreline, Edmonds, Brier, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Mill Creek, Everett, or other Seattle Suburbs! If you are thinking of relocating to Seattle, I am an expert at Seattle Relocation services and can help you find the perfect home while making sure it is a solid financial investment!

Seattle Suburbs:  Brier, WA

Hurry on over to Brier Lights for one more day only!  This little Seattle Suburb neighborhood of angels has already raised over 7000 pounds of food and over $21,000 for the Lynnwood Food Bank!

Brier Lights is a Seattle Suburb tradition and has become so successful that it is now a Seattle Holiday Must Do Event for Puget Sound!

Courtney Cooper ....For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Agent: Associate Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County - Experienced and with a background in accounting - I love my clients and work hard for them! Please call me if you are looking for a home or investment property (including short sales, preforeclosures, foreclosures, and REO properties) in Seattle, Shoreline, Edmonds, Brier, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Mill Creek, Everett, or other Seattle Suburbs! If you are thinking of relocating to Seattle, I am an expert at Seattle Relocation services and can help you find the perfect home while making sure it is a solid financial investment!