The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98271 sells for about $585,000, or $341 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,300 a month.
ZIP 98271 — Marysville
The 98271 housing market remains competitive with a median sale price of $585,000, reflecting a 5.7% year-over-year increase. Inventory remains constrained, keeping days on market relatively low at 36 days. Market conditions are driven by steady demand from commuters and limited new supply.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and access to the Everett employment core.
Median prices moved up 5.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 2.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 7.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 98271, Snohomish County WA
Schools serving the area are generally rated as average within the Marysville and surrounding districts.
The area faces standard Pacific Northwest climate risks, including potential for windstorms and localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Everett's aerospace and manufacturing hubs, with ongoing residential development in the Marysville-Tulalip corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Snohomish County based on local millage rates, which include state, county, and school district levies.
Residents primarily commute via I-5 toward Everett and Seattle, with travel times varying significantly based on peak-hour traffic congestion.
The area features access to the Tulalip Bay waterfront, various community parks, and proximity to major shopping centers in Marysville.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment complexes.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the aerospace industry in nearby Everett and the retail/hospitality sectors centered around the Tulalip tribal lands.
The area is served by I-5 as the primary transit corridor, with limited public transit options compared to the urban core.
Ongoing residential expansion continues in the northern Marysville area, with several new construction projects currently active.
The Snohomish County Assessor maintains property valuations for tax purposes, with assessments updated annually.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including local fire, utility, and school districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and windstorm risk profiles common to Snohomish County.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Angel of the Winds Arena4.48.7 mi
- Quil Ceda Creek Casino44.6 mi
- Swans Trail Farms4.612.2 mi
- Arena Sports Mill Creek4.315.6 mi
- Lucky Strike Lynnwood4.317.3 mi
- Boeing Future of Flight4.512.3 mi
- Quil Ceda Creek Casino44.6 mi
- Imagine Children's Museum4.78.7 mi
- Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park4.412.9 mi
- Mukilteo Beach4.710.6 mi
- Boeing Future of Flight4.512.3 mi
- Imagine Children's Museum4.78.7 mi
- Funko HQ4.78.5 mi
- Fort Casey Historical State Park4.819.6 mi
- Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum4.913.8 mi
- Lighthouse Park4.710.6 mi
- Mukilteo Beach4.710.6 mi
- Kasch Park4.512.7 mi
- Camano Island State Park4.711 mi
- Forest Park4.79.9 mi
- Everett Marina4.67.1 mi
- Port of Everett4.57.1 mi
- Dagmars Marina4.57.1 mi
- Everett Yacht Club4.37.4 mi
- South Whidbey Harbor at Langley4.47.8 mi
- Battle Creek Golf Course4.43.5 mi
- Legion Memorial Golf Course4.16.5 mi
- Walter Hall Golf Course4.212.5 mi
- Cedarcrest Golf Course4.35.9 mi
- Gleneagle Golf Course4.17.4 mi
- Seattle Premium Outlets4.43.4 mi
- WinCo Foods4.53.8 mi
- Fred Meyer4.14.3 mi
- Fred Meyer4.312.9 mi
- Ross Dress for Less3.912 mi
- Paine Field4.713.2 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.523.6 mi
- Alaska Airlines - Everett4.813.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational access and scenic views.
Major regional entertainment and dining anchor.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 12.7% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: confirmed genuine market swing — the flagged $585,000 was independently re-read and corroborated by 3 source(s); it stands as the new anchor baseline.