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Cottage Lake

Cottage Lake is a semi-rural lakefront community in Woodinville that combines acreage living with Eastside proximity, anchored by the scenic Cottage Lake itself.

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Living in Cottage Lake

Cottage Lake is a semi-rural lakefront community in Woodinville that combines acreage living with Eastside proximity, anchored by the scenic Cottage Lake itself. With a median of $1,535,000 and just 20 days on market, the neighborhood commands strong demand despite a notable -19.4% year-over-year price correction that has reset values from recent peaks. Buyers can now access generous lot sizes, waterfront opportunities, and a peaceful Pacific Northwest lifestyle at pricing more in line with fundamentals.

Cottage Lake offers a quintessential Pacific Northwest lifestyle with lakefront access, equestrian properties, and sweeping wooded lots โ€” car ownership is essential but the tradeoff is space, privacy, and natural beauty. The area is popular with families who want top-tier schools and room to grow without moving to a dense suburb. Woodinville's renowned wine country and world-class dining are minutes away.

Tech family seeking top schools and space โ€” Northshore School District's Woodinville High is one of the region's best, and Cottage Lake delivers acreage living within 20 minutes of Microsoft and Google. Luxury buyer seeking value after correction โ€” The -19.4% YoY price drop offers a rare opportunity to buy into a premier Eastside lakefront community at reset valuations. Wine country lifestyle buyer โ€” Proximity to Woodinville's 130+ wineries and restaurants makes this the ideal base for those who prioritize Pacific Northwest lifestyle amenities.

Real Estate Market

Single Family-19.4% YoY
$1,535,000
$570
$/sqft
20
Days
25
Sold

5-Year Price Trends

Quarterly median sale price. Source: Redfin. Hover to highlight.

Q1 2026. Quarterly data from Redfin. Low sales volume can cause quarter-to-quarter volatility.

Getting Around

Cottage Lake is located in unincorporated King County east of Woodinville, centered on Cottage Lake and bounded roughly by Woodinville-Duvall Road to the north, 202nd Ave NE to the west, and NE 145th Street to the south.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 20 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 30 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 45 min by car
  • Amazon Seattle: 45 min by car
  • Google Kirkland: 22 min by car

Highlights

  • Lakefront and lake-view properties on Cottage Lake
  • Top-rated Northshore School District including Woodinville High
  • Significant price reset (-19.4% YoY) creates buyer opportunity
  • Large lots with semi-rural feel minutes from Redmond tech campuses
  • Access to Woodinville wine country and tasting rooms
  • 20 minutes to Microsoft, 30 minutes to Bellevue tech corridor

Schools

Cottage Lake Elementary School

Elementary
8/10

Timbercrest Middle School

Middle
7/10

Woodinville High School

High School
8/10

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