The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98021 sells for about $902,800, or $450 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 15 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,655 a month.
ZIP 98021 — Bothell
The 98021 housing market remains resilient, supported by high demand from tech professionals and limited inventory. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight correction, the area's strong school district and proximity to major employment hubs continue to drive buyer interest. Market conditions are currently balanced, favoring those who are prepared for competitive bidding on well-maintained properties.
This ZIP is ideal for families and tech-sector commuters seeking a balance between suburban space and proximity to major employment centers. It is less suited for those seeking low-cost housing or high-density urban living.
Median prices moved down 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 15 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 3.9% — 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 7.1%/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 7.1%/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 98021, Snohomish 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 the Bothell area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type. The area is considered relatively safe compared to larger urban centers in the Seattle metropolitan region.
The ZIP is primarily served by the Northshore School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and college readiness metrics. Local schools like Frank Love Elementary and Skyview Middle are well-rated within the district.
The area faces moderate risks related to windstorms and occasional localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Sammamish River. Wildfire risk is generally low, though regional smoke events during summer months are a recurring climate consideration.
Bothell serves as a significant hub for biotechnology and software development, benefiting from its proximity to the I-405 tech corridor. Ongoing infrastructure improvements and mixed-use developments continue to expand the local commercial and residential footprint.
Property taxes are assessed by Snohomish County based on the fair market value of the property. The rate includes state, county, and local school district levies, with no state-level personal income tax applied to residents.
Residents typically rely on I-405 for commuting to major employment hubs in Bellevue, Redmond, and Seattle. Public transit options include regional bus services, though the area remains heavily car-dependent.
The area features extensive access to the Sammamish River Trail, North Creek Park, and various community greenbelts. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the revitalized Bothell downtown area and nearby Canyon Park.
The rental market is characterized by high demand from tech professionals and families, with a low vacancy rate. Short-term rentals are present but regulated by local municipal ordinances.
The local economy is anchored by the biotechnology, life sciences, and software industries. Major employers in the vicinity include regional tech firms and healthcare providers.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the expansion of commercial space along the I-405 corridor.
Parcels are subject to Northshore School District levies and various local utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire and windstorm risk assessments.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 98021 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.
- Remlinger Farms4.317.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.15.4 mi
- Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park4.48.1 mi
- Seattle Children's Museum4.314 mi
- Arena Sports Issaquah4.218.1 mi
- T-Mobile Park4.715.4 mi
- Climate Pledge Arena4.514 mi
- Lumen Field4.615.2 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.714 mi
- Seattle Convention Center | Arch4.414.2 mi
- Woodland Park Zoo4.611.2 mi
- Gas Works Park4.712.1 mi
- Golden Gardens Park4.711.8 mi
- Marymoor Park4.710 mi
- Warren G. Magnuson Park4.78.5 mi
- Pike Place Market4.614.5 mi
- Gas Works Park4.712.1 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.819.7 mi
- Chihuly Garden and Glass4.714 mi
- Museum of Pop Culture4.513.9 mi
- Gas Works Park4.712.1 mi
- Golden Gardens Park4.711.8 mi
- Marymoor Park4.710 mi
- Warren G. Magnuson Park4.78.5 mi
- Green Lake Park4.810 mi
- Pier 664.514.5 mi
- Shilshole Bay Marina4.612.2 mi
- Fishermen's Terminal4.612.8 mi
- Elliott Bay Marina Inc4.614.5 mi
- Seattle Yacht Club4.611.6 mi
- Willows Run Golf Complex47.8 mi
- Jackson Park Golf Course4.17.1 mi
- Bellevue Golf Course4.410.1 mi
- Echo Falls Golf Club4.26.3 mi
- Nile Shrine Golf Course4.45.6 mi
- Bellevue Square4.512.5 mi
- Alderwood4.43.9 mi
- University Village4.610.4 mi
- The District at Northgate48.5 mi
- WinCo Foods4.56.1 mi
- Paine Field4.78.5 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.424.9 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.518.6 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.613.3 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.53.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features extensive boardwalks and wetlands.
Major regional paved trail for cycling and walking.
Primary retail and dining hub for the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.