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  • Neighborhood Profile: Peaceful Small Town Life in Duvall

    September 8, 2017 /
    Pickett Street Properties Team /

    I grew up in various small towns in Washington State. As a child and teenager, I often felt bored and dreamed about someday having an exciting downtown city loft with views of the glittering nightlife. However, now that I’ve spent several years living in various large cities, whenever I visit my parents in their small Washington town I feel a sense of ease and peace that I rarely experience in urban spaces. With misty views of the mountains, quiet streets lined with evergreens, easy driving conditions, and safe paths for evening strolls, Washington’s small towns are quite dreamy. Located northeast of Seattle, near Woodinville, Washington, Duvall is a small town of a little over 7,000 people. Before Civil War veterans set up homesteads in this area, it was once home to Tulalip tribes. If you, like me, are considering the relaxing beauty of small town life, here’s some more information about this lovely Washington spot. Neighborhood Stats Duvall is the third safest place to live in King County, with crime rates 83% lower than Washington’s average. Residents describe this spot as having an old country town feel, with friendly neighbors, antique stores, and plenty of activities like summer concerts, holiday…Read more

  • Find the Perfect Home in Bothell!

    July 15, 2016 /
    Pickett Street Properties Team /

    Sometimes, you want all the amenities of living in the city without actually living in the city. While it’s not always easy to have your cake and eat it too, in Bothell you can have the best of both worlds. In close proximity to both Lake Washington and I-405, Bothell enjoys easy access to the city and the slower pace of the suburbs. As such, it’s a great choice for those of us who want to enjoy a Seattle lifestyle without actually living in Seattle proper.   Now part of the Seattle metropolitan area, Bothell began as a much sleepier logging and farming town. The region derives its name from one David Bothell, who built the Bothell Hotel in 1885. Bothell began to grow in stages, first when the railroad came through, and then in the early 20th century when cars became king. With these new transportation options, more and more people could live in Bothell and commute to Seattle for work. So began a trend that crowned Bothell as one of Seattle’s most popular suburbs.   Bothell has experienced something of a renewal in recent years, with city officials and residents alike striving to maintain the city’s charm while…Read more