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Published October 25, 2026

Average Cost of a Home in Bothell, WA: Median Price and Home Values in 2026

Written by Mindy Newton

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Updated on: October 29, 2026

Written by Mindy Newton

The typical cost of a home in Bothell, WA is a median sale price of about $1,025,000 to $1,035,000, based on homes sold in early 2026.

Key takeaway

Bothell's median is a midpoint across a wide range of sales. Condos, townhomes and Snohomish County-side ZIP codes typically sell well under it, while King County-side detached homes sell above it. Prices have been edging up over the last year. Buying at the median with a small down payment means a loan close to the conforming limit and a household income that can carry a payment above $5,600 a month.

Who this guide is for

This guide is for home buyers, and for owners checking their home's value, who want to know what Bothell homes sell for and what it takes to buy one.

Bothell home prices at a glance

Median sale price, early 2026: $1,025,000 to $1,035,000.
Year-over-year change in early 2026: up roughly 1.9%.
Snohomish side near $879,000; King side often $1.15M or more.
Down payment of 20% at the median: about $206,000.
Conforming loan limit, King and Snohomish, 2026: $1,063,750.

Bothell median home price right now

Half of the homes that closed in early 2026 sold for more than that median and half sold for less, so it is the best single figure for a typical Bothell home.

A few very high or very low sales can pull an average (mean) sale price up or down, sometimes by a lot. A few outliers do not move the median, which makes it the better guide to what an ordinary Bothell home costs.

Price per square foot is a second yardstick that helps you compare homes of different sizes. It shifts with home type and age, so compare it only among similar homes.

These are closed sale prices: what buyers paid at settlement.

Bothell home price trend: last 12 months

Prices in the Bothell housing market were not dropping as of early 2026; they were rising slowly. The median was up roughly 1.9% year over year, so home values held steady with modest growth instead of the sharp jumps of a few years earlier.

A single month's median can swing up or down simply because a different mix of homes sold that month, such as more condos one month and more large detached homes the next. The direction over 12 months tells you more than any one month.

Average home cost in Bothell vs. past years

Bothell values climbed quickly during the competitive bidding of 2021. Growth since then has been far more modest, at the pace shown in the trend section above.

For state context, the median price of a single-family home sold across the 27 counties served by Northwest MLS was $643,000 in September 2026, down 1.1% from a year earlier. Taking the middle of its early-2026 range, Bothell's median is roughly 60% higher than that statewide figure. The comparison is approximate: the two figures cover different months, and the statewide number counts only single-family homes while Bothell's citywide median mixes in all home types.

Where Bothell sale prices land

Bothell sales fall into three broad bands around the median.

Lower band: Condos and some older or smaller townhomes. These are the city's entry point, priced far under the median.
Middle band: Townhomes, including many newer units, plus smaller or older detached homes, priced somewhat under the median.
Upper band: Detached three- and four-bedroom homes with yards, especially on the King County side, priced at or above the median.

The spread runs further below the median than above it. Condos can sell for less than half the median, while most detached homes sell within a few hundred thousand dollars above it. A home priced well under the median can still be an ordinary Bothell sale.

Bothell home prices by property type

Early-2026 price ranges by home type:

Single-family homes ($1.05M to $1.2M): These homes drive Bothell's $1M+ median. They are a popular choice for buyers seeking the Northshore School District or more room than cities further south offer.
Townhomes ($700,000 to $900,000): Townhomes are a large and growing share of Bothell homes and suit buyers who want a newer, low-maintenance home without a yard to keep up. Many sell under the top of that range, but new construction carries a premium, and luxury units near Canyon Park can exceed it.
Condos ($450,000 to $600,000): Location and age matter. Newer luxury home developments in areas like Bothell West can command prices near the top of the townhome range, depending on amenities and finishes.

Bothell home prices by ZIP code and county side

Bothell straddles the King-Snohomish county line, so both the ZIP code and the county side shift the price.

98011: King County, covering downtown Bothell and the area along the Sammamish River toward Kirkland.
98012: Snohomish County. This ZIP is shared with the city of Mill Creek, and none of its land lies inside Bothell's city limits. It covers unincorporated areas such as Mill Creek East, Martha Lake, Silver Firs and Clearview, along with the Bothell East and Bothell West postal areas.
98021: Snohomish County, including North Creek, Canyon Park and Thrasher's Corner. It also reaches beyond the city into unincorporated areas such as Maltby.

Because the Postal Service lists "Bothell" for all three ZIP codes, a "Bothell" address can sit outside the city itself. Recent figures put the median sale price in Bothell West around $879,000, while the King County side often reaches $1.15M or higher.

How Bothell compares to the Eastside and Seattle

Bothell costs less than Kirkland or Redmond. Kirkland's median price generally falls between $1.3M and $1.4M, and Redmond's is higher still, often near $1.45M. Driving about 15 minutes north can save roughly $300k to $400k on the purchase price.

Woodinville is another common comparison. Its prices are similar to Bothell's King County side, but Woodinville tends to skew higher because of its larger lots and acreage properties. If you want land, you look in Woodinville; if you want a neighborhood setting and convenience, you often pick Bothell.

Bothell has a higher median price than Seattle overall, which is around $887k. That comparison is misleading, though. In Seattle, the median often buys a smaller, older home, likely without a garage or much land. In Bothell, $1M often buys more space for the money.

What it takes to buy at the Bothell median

Here is one worked example at about $1,030,000, the middle of the early-2026 median range.

Down payment: $51,500 at 5%, $103,000 at 10% and $206,000 at 20%. The two smaller down payments are common, but they usually mean private mortgage insurance and a higher monthly payment.
Loan amount: $978,500, $927,000 and $824,000. The 2026 conforming loan limit for a one-unit home in King and Snohomish counties is $1,063,750, against an $832,750 baseline elsewhere in Washington. All three loans fit under it, but the loan with the smallest down payment comes within about $85,000 of it. A loan above the limit is a jumbo loan, which usually carries stricter terms.
Monthly principal and interest: At 7.32%, the U.S. weekly average 30-year fixed rate on October 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac), the payment is about $6,722, $6,368 and $5,660 for the three down payments, in the same order.
Property tax: The yearly bill depends on which county and levy district the parcel sits in, so check the property taxes in Bothell for the specific address before budgeting.
Insurance, HOA and utilities: Homeowners insurance comes on top of the payment, and earthquake coverage is an optional add-on that raises the premium. Homes in newer developments usually carry HOA Fees in Bothell as well. Water and sewer service comes from the district serving the address, such as the Woodinville Water District or Alderwood Water & Wastewater, and these costs vary with the home's size and location.
Income: Lenders compare your full monthly housing payment and your total monthly debts with your gross monthly income. With the largest down payment, a household earning 200,000ayear(16,667 a month) would spend about 34% of gross income on principal and interest alone, before tax, insurance or any HOA fee.

For some buyers, investing in Bothell real estate is a long-term way to build equity in one of the Eastside's steadier markets.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Bothell median home price include condos and townhomes?

Yes. The citywide median in this guide counts every home type that sold, including detached houses, townhomes and condos.

Why do Zillow and other sites show different Bothell home values?

They measure different things over different boundaries. A home-value estimate models what all homes are worth, including homes that did not sell. Listing sites show asking prices. A median sale price counts only homes that closed over a set period, within city limits, a ZIP code or a neighborhood such as North Creek. Compare figures only when they cover the same area and the same period.

How do I find out what a specific Bothell home is worth?

The citywide median cannot price one address. Value comes from recent closed sales that match the home's type, size, age, ZIP code and county side, which an agent's comparative market analysis or a lender's appraisal provides.