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Cottage Lake real estate.

Relaxed wooded neighborhood centered around Cottage Lake Park, with community lake access and suburban-rural homes.

Median sale price
$1.4M
Days on market
24

Live NWMLS data · zip 98072 · May 2026

About Cottage Lake

Cottage Lake is Woodinville's most relaxed residential community — a neighborhood built around Cottage Lake Park's swimming beach, boat launch, and picnic areas, where the pace is unhurried and the demographic skews toward families with children and long-term homeowners who have no intention of leaving. The lake is a private community resource, giving residents access that draws buyers from across the Eastside.

Housing here is primarily 1970s and 1980s single-family homes on generous lots with mature landscaping. The neighborhood's wooded character and proximity to the lake give it a retreat feel uncommon for a location 15 minutes from Kirkland and Redmond. Renovation activity is strong throughout — buyers will find a consistent layer of updated kitchens, master suites, and outdoor living improvements.

Northshore School District serves Cottage Lake with a strong elementary-through-high-school pathway. The neighborhood's combination of lake access, Northshore schools, and competitive pricing relative to Kirkland and Redmond makes it a consistent target for Eastside families who discover it.

Median Sale Price

$1.4M

$579/sqft · 24 days on market

166 active listings · updated May 2026

Schools

Northshore School District; Cottage Lake Elementary, Leota Middle School, Woodinville High School

Commute

15 min to Kirkland. 20 min to Redmond. 20 min to I-405 at Bothell. 30 min to Seattle. NE 171st Street and Avondale Road access.

Common questions about Cottage Lake real estate

What is the median sale price in Cottage Lake?
The current median sale price in the Cottage Lake zip code is $1.4M ($579 per square foot), based on the most recent NWMLS data refreshed May 2026. Typical asking prices in Cottage Lake run $900K – $2.5M, lakefront and lake-view properties $1.5M–$3.5M.
How competitive is the Cottage Lake real estate market right now?
Median days-on-market in Cottage Lake is currently 24 days, with 166 active listings tracked in this zip code as of May 2026. Buyers generally have time to evaluate properties without same-day pressure, though best-in-class homes still attract competition.
Which schools serve Cottage Lake?
Northshore School District; Cottage Lake Elementary, Leota Middle School, Woodinville High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
What is the commute like from Cottage Lake?
15 min to Kirkland. 20 min to Redmond. 20 min to I-405 at Bothell. 30 min to Seattle. NE 171st Street and Avondale Road access.
How do I buy or sell a home in Cottage Lake?
RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Cottage Lake and the broader Woodinville market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.