Mill Creek Real Estate

While many suburbs of the greater Seattle area have struggled to control the rapid amount of growth they have experienced in the past few decades, Mill Creek has managed to keep theirs under control. Utilizing comprehensive and very careful community planning, Mill Creek has not only managed to weather onslaught but to do so with grace. 

As you start looking at the houses for sale in Mill Creek, you can see that the city has managed to blend the construction of new houses, condos, and townhomes into the local environment without causing undue damage or stress.  Their goal was to offer larger than average properties that are integrated seamlessly with their natural surroundings. Homes here offer a wonderful refuge from your busy day at work. 

Homes for Sale in Mill Creek, WA

Real estate in Mill Creek is considered to be in high demand, even in today's tough realty market. Real estate agents have a harder time finding properties for sale than they do buyers. There are many reasons beyond the sheer beauty of the houses and townhomes in this city for sale, that make it such a popular place to live. 

Those looking to build a new home on a large lot can expect to still pay premium prices, but if you are interested in buying your home with an eye to an investment, you can expect to realize it within just a few short years. Local real estate agents will tell you that the vast majority of the homes for sale in the Mill Creek area are relatively new builds. This suburb has a number of very strict planning and building regulations in place, along with a number of homeowners associations within its community. Their only goal is to continue to maintain the natural beauty of the city as it continues to grow.

The result of all this hard work has been to create an upscale community that offer high value secluded homes to those looking for the perfect escape from the rest of their busy lives. Within the city limits there are 16 miles of carefully designed trails, a 120 acre nature preserve and a professionally designed 18-hole golf course that is considered o to be one of the best in the area. There are over 160 acres of common property including parks for you and your family to enjoy. 

Mill Creek Revitalized

In recent years the entire downtown area of Mill Creek has undergone a complete renovation as many of the business properties have joined in the effort to create a completely upscale community. This has also helped to increase the value of the houses for sale in the city. Mill Creek is very much an alive and vibrant community.

Here you can attend a city wide garage sale, enjoy one of any number of parades, or take in the annual 5.5K "Run Of the Mill" race. The city center offers a wide variety of boutique stores and superb restaurants to choose from. Houses in the city are close to work in Seattle as well as Bothell, Bellevue and the "Park and Ride" network. Mill Creek offers a relaxed, upscale community with housing prices ranging from the low $100,000s to over $500,000.