The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98011 sells for about $1,050,000, or $450 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,294 a month.
ZIP 98011 — Bothell
The 98011 housing market remains a high-value area with premium pricing, driven by strong demand from tech professionals and families. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight correction, the market maintains low inventory and steady sales activity, reflecting a resilient suburban environment.
This ZIP is ideal for tech-sector professionals, families seeking high-quality schools, and commuters who value a balance between suburban living and access to the greater Seattle employment core.
Median prices moved down 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 4.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 98011, King County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Bothell are generally considered lower than the national average, with the area benefiting from a suburban environment that is perceived as safe by residents.
The area is served by the Northshore School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and consistently receives strong ratings from state and national educational benchmarks.
The region faces moderate risks related to windstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Sammamish River, with standard insurance coverage typically addressing these regional climate factors.
Bothell serves as a significant hub for the biotechnology and software industries, with ongoing development in the downtown core and proximity to major tech corridors in the Seattle-Bellevue metro area.
Property taxes are assessed by King County based on the market value of the property, with rates determined by local levies, school district requirements, and state-mandated limits.
Residents typically commute via I-405 or SR-522, providing access to major employment centers in Bellevue, Redmond, and Seattle, though traffic congestion is a common factor during peak hours.
The area features extensive access to the Sammamish River Trail, numerous community parks, and proximity to the North Creek Trail system, alongside shopping and dining options in the revitalized downtown Bothell area.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by proximity to tech employment, with a mix of luxury apartment complexes and single-family home rentals maintaining steady occupancy levels.
The local economy is anchored by the biotechnology, life sciences, and software sectors, with major employers located in the nearby Canyon Park and downtown business districts.
The area is served by King County Metro and Sound Transit bus routes, with major highway access via I-405 and SR-522 connecting to the broader Puget Sound region.
Ongoing urban infill projects and mixed-use developments are actively reshaping the downtown area to increase density and walkability.
King County Department of Assessments performs annual revaluations to ensure property values reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Northshore School District levies and various utility district assessments for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and standard flood zone mapping for properties near the Sammamish River.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 98011 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.15.5 mi
- Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park4.410.7 mi
- Seattle Children's Museum4.311.8 mi
- Arena Sports Issaquah4.215.7 mi
- T-Mobile Park4.713.1 mi
- Climate Pledge Arena4.511.8 mi
- Lumen Field4.612.8 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.711.7 mi
- Seattle Convention Center | Arch4.411.8 mi
- Space Needle4.611.8 mi
- Pike Place Market4.612.2 mi
- Woodland Park Zoo4.69.3 mi
- Gas Works Park4.710 mi
- Kerry Park4.811.6 mi
- Pike Place Market4.612.2 mi
- Gas Works Park4.710 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.817.2 mi
- Chihuly Garden and Glass4.711.8 mi
- Museum of Pop Culture4.511.7 mi
- Gas Works Park4.710 mi
- Kerry Park4.811.6 mi
- Golden Gardens Park4.710.4 mi
- Discovery Park4.812.1 mi
- Marymoor Park4.77.6 mi
- Pier 664.512.3 mi
- Shilshole Bay Marina4.610.7 mi
- Fishermen's Terminal4.611 mi
- Elliott Bay Marina Inc4.612.5 mi
- Seattle Yacht Club4.69.3 mi
- Willows Run Golf Complex45.4 mi
- Interbay Golf Center4.511.4 mi
- Jackson Park Golf Course4.15.7 mi
- Bellevue Golf Course4.47.5 mi
- Echo Falls Golf Club4.27.1 mi
- Bellevue Square4.59.9 mi
- Pike Place Market4.612.2 mi
- Alderwood4.45.9 mi
- University Village4.68.1 mi
- The District at Northgate46.8 mi
- Paine Field4.710.9 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.422.3 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.516.1 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.611.1 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.52.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional trail system providing extensive biking and walking paths.
A revitalized district featuring local restaurants, breweries, and boutique retail.
A central community park offering river access and historical exhibits.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.