Homes for Sale in Echo Lake Neighborhood, Shoreline Washington

Homes for Sale in the Echo Lake Neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington

Why Do People Live here?

Echo Lake is the hub of a great deal of variety and convenience at the north end of Shoreline.  Cozy family neighborhoods are very close to shopping, parks, recreation, schools and both I-5 and Aurora - for quick access to neighboring Seattle just south, or to points north.  The Interurban Trail runs right through Echo Lake Neighborhood - for safe exercise, recreation, bike commuting or errands.  It extends South through Shoreline to Seattle, and north all the way through Lynnwood to Everett.  Shoreline repeatedly shows up over the years as a "Best Place to Live" by reviewers such as CNN, Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and The Seattle Times.  A small town for families with an outstanding school district and recreation program, a well-run city, and a friendly community, all just an arms-length away from the many attractions of Seattle.

Looking for a home in Echo Lake?

Interested in finding homes for sale in the Echo Lake Neighborhood of Shoreline, WA?  Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Shoreline.

What's the Neighborhood Like?

The homes you would expect to find for sale in the Echo Lake Neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington are generally going to range between 1,000 and 2,500 square feet. Most of the homes were originally built in the 1950s through the 80s.  

More recently, builders have been replacing older, smaller homes with modern, more spacious homes, with small pockets of tasteful new construction in the neighborhood.  Many other homes have had updates and it's not uncommon to find homes that have new second stories, adding to the square footage of some of the more traditional homes.

The smallest homes in the neighborhood start with 2 bedrooms while the larger floor plans have a 4 or even 5 bedroom layout.  Most of the lots range in size from 6,000 square feet to over 10,000 square feet, so there is plenty of room for people to get out and enjoy the mild Pacific Northwest weather.  [Right click the map to open in a new window for more detail.]

What's Going on in and Near the Echo Lake Neighborhood?

Occupying the northern central part of Shoreline, Echo Lake Neighborhood is very convenient to shopping, parks, recreation and public services. Find shopping, services, restaurants and churches in the Echo Lake Neighborhood of Shoreline Washington on my website.  Here are some highlights:

Major Shopping Opportunities in or near Echo Lake Neighborhood:

• Aurora Village - right in Echo Lake Neighborhood, featuring Costco (including gas), Home Depot, Petco, Fedex, Office Max, and many others.
• Fred Meyer - your one stop shopping center just adjacent to Echo Lake Neighborhood at 185th
• Sky Nursery - on Aurora Avenue in Echo Lake Neighborhood, is a huge and well-stocked gardening resource
• Gateway Plaza - is just south of Echo Lake Neighborhood on 185th and Aurora, and includes Bartell Drugs, several small restaurants, as well as other shops
• Central Market - not far south of Echo Lake Neighborhood, along with many other shops in the same center
• Safeway and TJ Maxx - along with other shops just north of Echo Lake neighborhood on Aurora Avenue
• Trader Joe's is coming to Shoreline!  They will be moving into the old Top Foods store on 175th and Aurora, and opening up in 2015.  This will be a huge TJ store with over 10,000 square feet.
• Nearby banks include:  Chase, KeyBank, Bank of America, Sound Credit Union, Boeing Credit Union, Wells Fargo, US Bank, and Washington Federal.

Parks and Recreation Facilities in the Echo Lake Neighborhood:

• Echo Lake Park - at the north end of Echo Lake - the gem of the neighborhood.  The park has been recently improved, and includes access to the lake for small boats and fishing
• The Interurban Trail - allows bikers, walkers and rollers to travel through Shoreline and as far north as Everett along this safer and far more pleasant and beautiful corridor.  The Shoreline section was completed, rebuilt and improved in 2004, including trail bridges over Aurora Ave and 155th St.  Trail improvements continue in Lynnwood and Seattle.
• Dale Turner YMCA - a treasure of the Echo Lake Neighborhood, this state-of-the-art facility (new in 2008) includes a large gym, pool, expansive weight room, climbing tower and endless group fitness classes and youth programs
• Spartan Gym - a community gym and weight room facility.  Also hosts many Shoreline Parks and Recreation classes for children and adults.
• Shoreline Pool - a public pool that offers a robust schedule of recreation swims, swimming lessons, and a variety of water exercise classes
• Shoreline Park - just north of Shoreline Center with numerous ball fields, tennis courts, and some forest with trails
• Shoreline Stadium - owned by the school district and located at Shoreline Center, it hosts football games and other sports events.

Parks and Recreation Facilities within 1 mile of Echo Lake Neighborhood:

• Ballinger Park - just north of Echo Lake Neighborhood, this 42-acre Mountlake Terrace open-space park is recently opened in 2013 - converted from a 9-hole public golf course at the north end of Lake Ballinger.  Future park development is still in the planning.
• Lake Ballinger Dock and Boat Launch - at the south end of Ballinger Park, on the eastern shore of the lake, provides boating and year-round fishing access.  This lake is much larger than Echo Lake, at 103 acres, including 3-acre Edmount Island.
• Nile Shriners Golf Center - a full-service public 18-hole golf course laying along the eastern shore of Lake Ballinger.
• Cromwell Park - just south of Echo Lake Neighborhood on Meridian Avenue, it was completely restored, re-landscaped and rebuilt in 2010 by the City of Shoreline.
• Ronald Bog Park - with a tree arboretum and pond filled with wildlife.
• Meridian Park - small but recently completely restored and re-landscaped with a walking trail.
• The Park at Town Center - features grass and outdoor art along the Interurban Trail between 175th and 185th.
• Highland Ice Arena - offers public skating, lessons, ice hockey, and facility rentals.
• Boeing Creek Park - an 88-acre oasis of forest, trails, streams, giant trees, and wildlife in the middle of the city.
• Hamlin Park - Another large 80 acre park - the oldest in the city (acquired between 1939 and 1950) - including 60 acres of forest with trails, as well as ball fields, historical artifacts, art, a playground, and even an orienteering course.

Community Resources and Facilities in or near the Echo Lake Neighborhood:

• Shoreine Civic Center/City Hall - Built to LEED Gold standards in 2008-09, this new, state-of-the-art facility not only efficiently houses the City Council, offices and neighborhood outreach programs, it also provides a central location for community member gatherings, meetings and events.
• Shoreline Center - the former Shoreline High School, and also once housing part of the city government, this large facility now plays host to countless events, classes, meetings, games (in the stadium or the gym) and performances (in the large performing arts hall or other rooms).
• Shoreline Library - part of the King County Library System, which collectively offers over 4 million book titles
• Northwest Hospital is just 4 miles south of the neighborhood (my favorite emergency room), with many other medical, dental and vision clinics nearby. 

Click to explore the range of restaurants in and near Echo Lake Neighborhood.

Annual Special Events in Shoreline:

• Celebrate Shoreline - the city's annual birthday celebration (Shoreline incorporated as its own city in 1995), with music, family entertainment, arts, food, car show and beer garden.
• Shoreline Arts Festival - a summer celebration of the arts - visual, musical and performing, with local artisans, opportunities to participate for all ages, entertainment, and food.
• Northwest Solar Fest - an exhibition of renewable energy technologies hosted annually at Shoreline Community College, which provides a cutting-edge Clean Energy Technology Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree
• National Night Out Against Crime - Every year on the first Tuesday evening of August, in neighborhoods all over the country, families take to the streets with their barbecues.  The City of Shoreline is very supportive of these festivities - which brings neighbors together to become aquainted and to collaborate on local safety.
• Plus many other local arts, entertainment, recreational and educational events the year-round

What Schools will the Kids Attend?

The award-winning Shoreline School District is one of the top reasons families move to Shoreline (US News Best High Schools, Washington Achievement Award).  Shoreline School District's Great Schools rating is 8 out of 10.  Compare with 6 out of 10 for both Seattle Schools to the south, and Edmonds District to the north.  If you buy a home for sale in the Echo Lake Neighborhood of Shoreline, WA, Elementary students will likely attend Echo Lake Elementary School.  Public middle schoolers go to Einstein Middle School, and the oldest students attend the brand-new rebuilt Shorewood High School, with it's top-notch science, math, and performing arts programs.  

Private school options in and close to Echo Lake Neighborhood in Shoreline Washington include Lakeside School (middle and high school), Kings School (middle and high school), St Luke School (P-8), The Evergreen School for gifted students (P-8), and Pacific Learning Center NW (students with disabilities).

For Higher Education, Shoreline has its own innovative Shoreline Community College.  Edmonds Community College is 3 miles north.  The University of Washington main Seattle campus is 9 miles south.  Both I and my son are UW alumni.

To get local school scores and more information about these schools check out the West Shoreline school reports on our website (scroll down and click on each school of interest for details).

Now You Really Want to Find a Home Here, Right?

If you are interested in the current homes for sale in Echo Lake Neighborhood of Shoreline WA click on the link. Our 'for sale' property information is a direct feed from the Northwest MLS and is updated multiple times per day.