Living in Canyon Creek 39th Southeast
Canyon Creek 39th Southeast is an established residential neighborhood in northeast Bothell (Snohomish County side), bounded roughly by Maltby Road (SR-524) on the north, 45th Avenue SE on the east, 228th Street SE on the south, and 31st Avenue SE on the west. The area is dominated by single-family homes โ many built in the 1990s and 2000s โ on generous lots with mature landscaping. It sits within the Northshore School District and offers easy access to the North Creek Trail, Canyon Park commercial area, and I-405 via SR-527. The SFH median sale price is $1.465M, down 13.9% YoY, in a market that has shifted from seller to buyer territory with 37 days on market.
Canyon Creek 39th Southeast is a car-dependent neighborhood (Walk Score 18). Daily errands require a vehicle, though the Canyon Park commercial area along SR-527 is a short drive north with grocery, dining, and retail options. Transit Score is low at 20 โ Community Transit bus routes serve SR-527 but frequency is limited. Bike Score of 32 reflects minimal dedicated infrastructure, though the North Creek Trail provides a paved off-road corridor for cycling and running. The Burke-Gilman Trail is accessible from the south end of the neighborhood via connections through UW Bothell. The area's appeal is residential quiet, mature trees, and proximity to trails rather than urban walkability.
Move-up families seeking larger lots and newer construction within the Northshore School District Tech workers commuting to Bellevue, Redmond, or Kirkland via I-405 who want a quieter suburban setting Outdoor enthusiasts drawn to North Creek Trail and Burke-Gilman Trail access