Your Bothell Real Estate Agent

Bothell Real Estate Agent: Emily Cressey

By Emily Cressey, Broker, HomePro Associates at Keller Williams Greater Seattle. Updated October 2026.

Bothell is one of the communities I serve most, just a few minutes from my home in Lake Forest Park. Some of my most meaningful sales have been here, including helping a family I had known for decades sell their late father’s home. We used to go to church in Bothell, before our church moved to Mill Creek, and a lot of my son’s friends and classmates live here. I have been privileged to help some of their parents sell their homes.

I have also spent plenty of Saturdays on the sidelines at Bothell soccer fields, so I know this town from the bleachers as well as from the listing paperwork.

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Take a Walk Through Downtown Bothell With Me

This is one of the most popular videos on my YouTube channel. Come see the shops, the restaurants and the new buildings going up downtown.

What Is Bothell Really Like?

Bothell sits at the north end of Lake Washington, just up the road from Kenmore, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline to the west, with Woodinville, Kirkland, Redmond and Bellevue to the east. It has a small-town downtown and a lot of suburban neighborhoods, and it has been growing fast.

One City, Two Counties

Bothell straddles the King and Snohomish County line. It started in King County and has grown north into Snohomish County over the years, so it is a much bigger city than most people realize. That affects property taxes, some city services, and how buyers search online. When I price a Bothell home, I look at the right side of the county line and the right neighborhood, from the older streets near downtown to newer subdivisions to the north.

A Downtown That Keeps Getting Better

Downtown Bothell has been redeveloping for years. Newer apartment buildings save their ground floors for shops and restaurants, so the core is becoming more walkable. The older part of downtown still has restaurants, churches, doctors’ offices and small businesses. McMenamins Anderson School, a converted school that is now a hotel with a restaurant, brewery and pool, is a fun spot to show out-of-town guests. In summer, the Bothell Farmers Market runs downtown. After a big redesign, Main Street has become a destination again: the Pop Shops on Main give small local businesses little storefronts to try out, and down by Bothell Landing there is a pop-up dog park where you can let the dog run before grabbing lunch.

Parks, Trails and the River

The Sammamish River Trail and the Burke-Gilman Trail meet in Bothell, so you can bike toward Seattle, Woodinville or Redmond. Blyth Park has wooded trails and river access, and North Creek Park has boardwalks over the wetlands. Pop Keeney Stadium hosts local football and soccer games, and you will find me cheering at a few of them.

My Bothell

Bothell is part of my everyday life, not just my work. It is where my kids took driver’s ed, and it is where we buy grain for our backyard chickens at Bothell Feed Center. If you have chickens, or are thinking about getting some, that is your stop.

Bothell Neighborhoods and Homes

• Near downtown: older homes on established streets, close to restaurants and the trail.
• Westhill: hillside neighborhoods with mature trees and easy access to Bothell Way.
• Canyon Park and North Creek: newer subdivisions, shopping and quick access to I-405.
• Townhomes and condos: more options as downtown grows.

Buyers often come to Bothell for the schools. Most of the city is served by the Northshore School District, and parts of the north end are in the Everett School District. Always confirm the school assignment for a specific address, because boundaries change. Bothell is also home to two colleges, the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College, which share a campus.

A Few Bothell Homes I Have Sold

SOLD

An Estate Home That Sold $460K Over List

Estate sale, multiple offers

This is the family home from the story above. It sold in about a week with multiple offers, roughly 40% over the list price.

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SOLD

A Remodeled Home on a Private Lot

Multiple offers

A remodeled home tucked into mature trees, with a kitchen built for a crowd and a downstairs that could be its own apartment. It sold with multiple offers.

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SOLD

A Tudor on 1.22 Acres

Park-like setting

Beamed ceilings, cherry wood stairs and more than an acre of grounds. Homes with land and character need marketing that shows off the setting.

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Selling an Inherited or Family Home in Bothell

If you are settling a parent’s estate, you probably have a lot on your plate. I can help with:

• Cleanouts, donations and estate sales
• A pre-inspection, so there are no surprises later
• Repairs that can be paid at closing, so you are not spending out of pocket
• Keeping every sibling and family member informed
• Being your “boots on the ground” if you live out of state

Learn more about selling an inherited home and the probate process.

How I Sell Your Home: The A-PLUS Method

Every listing I take follows the same five steps. It is the system I wrote up in my free A-PLUS seller guide, and it is how I keep a sale organized when life is anything but.

Buying in Bothell

Bothell can be competitive, especially for move-in-ready homes near good schools. Get your financing strong first and be clear on what you want, so you can act decisively when the right home comes along. I will help you compare neighborhoods, check the county and school details, and write an offer that stands out.

Read more in my guide to living in Bothell, or take a look inside a Bothell home with me.

Bothell Real Estate Questions

Is my Bothell home in King or Snohomish County?

It depends on which side of the county line you are on. Your property tax statement will show it, and I factor it into pricing and buyer searches.

Should I do a pre-inspection before selling?

In many cases, yes. It lets you find and fix problems on your own timeline instead of renegotiating after a buyer’s inspection.

Can you help us sell our parents’ Bothell home?

Yes. Estate and inherited home sales are a big part of my business, and I can coordinate everything locally if family members live out of state.

Which school district serves Bothell?

Most of Bothell is in the Northshore School District, and some northern areas are in the Everett School District. Confirm the assignment for each address.

What other areas do you serve?

I serve King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties, with a focus on Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell, Lynnwood and north Seattle.