Real Estate Investing in Bothell, Washington

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 139,818 • Snohomish County

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Should you buy in Bothell, WA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.2% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $1,026,156
Avg Monthly Rent $2,778
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Bothell Real Estate

Across Bothell's 3 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish: $1.0M median values, $2,778/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Across Bothell's 3 ZIPs, fundamentals run soft: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Market conditions in Bothell are soft. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Demographics in Bothell show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is soft relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Property managers serving Snohomish County

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inTrust Property Management offers HOA Management Services in King & Snohomish Counties. summary from their website

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Haven Property Management is a full-service residential management company based in Federal Way, WA, covering the Greater Puget Sound area. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$1,026,156
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,778
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Bothell

2 Colleges 7,822 Students 3,964 Off-Campus Renters
B
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
4-Year Public · 5,809 students
📍 ~2,521 students rent off-campus
C
Cascadia College
4-Year Public · 2,013 students
📍 ~1,443 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 3,964 students living off-campus, Bothell has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Neighborhoods in Bothell

ZIP Codes in Bothell, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bothell, WA

How much does a house cost in Bothell, WA?

The median home value in Bothell, WA is roughly $1.0M. That puts it reasonable relative to the WA statewide average.

How landlord-friendly is Bothell, WA?

WA ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. Bothell generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How high is vacancy risk in Bothell, WA?

Vacancy in Bothell, WA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $2,778/mo.

What strategy should investors use in Bothell, WA?

In Bothell, WA the durable play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $1.0M prices and $2,778/mo rents suits that approach.

What is the renter demographic in Bothell, WA?

The renter base in Bothell, WA is reasonable for the $2,778/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields consistent tenants.

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