This is a series taking a look at the most expensive homes sold last year in each region of Snohomish County. Today we’re looking at the northwest part of the county including Marysville, Stanwood and Arlington. (Northwest Multiple Listing Area 770.)
It was billed as a rural retreat with modern design.
The most expensive home sold in northwest Snohomish County last year was a sprawling 16-acre property in the 14900 block of 22nd Ave NW, Marysville.
“It was a fantastic home with a barn with a bunch of workspace,” said Kathy Madsen, the listing real estate agent. “It was pretty cool.”
The house and 8 acres was sold for $1,282,500, and a second 8-acre parcel was sold at the same time for $285,000. The total sale for the estate was $1,567,500.
The custom-built, 4,900-square-foot home was built in 2005 and featured two bedroom suites. The house was built with a mix of cedars and firs, boasted polished concrete radiant floors and stone fireplace.
The original owners built the house in 2005 after “their children were grown and they customized this huge home for two people,” said Madsen, who works at the Brazen Sotheby’s International in Bellevue.
The kitchen included all the posh amenities including a SubZero refrigerator and a Wolfe six-burner stove.
Much of the attraction of the property was the surrounding land.
One of the major features was a 3 1/2 acre lake stocked with trout with a small bridge crossing over it. A deck from the house overlooks the water.
The property also included a caretakers home, two workshops and a two-horse stable. The land included riding paths and fenced pastures.
The property was purchased by a Kingston couple who wanted to move closer to this side of Western Washington, Madsen said.
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