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Cedar Terrace

Cedar Terrace is a stable, well-established residential neighborhood in Mountlake Terrace offering suburban comfort at a moderate price point.

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Walk Score
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Transit Score
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Bike Score

Living in Cedar Terrace

Cedar Terrace is a stable, well-established residential neighborhood in Mountlake Terrace offering suburban comfort at a moderate price point. With a median of $740,550 at $464 per square foot and just 7 days on market, demand here remains brisk with homes selling quickly despite a modest 2.9% year-over-year dip. The neighborhood strikes a balance between affordability and accessibility that attracts a broad range of buyers.

Cedar Terrace offers a classic suburban lifestyle with walkable access to local parks, the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, and the town center along 244th Street SW. The neighborhood benefits from proximity to the Mountlake Terrace Link Light Rail station, making car-free commutes to Seattle increasingly practical. Residents enjoy a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of longtime homeowners and newer families drawn by relative affordability.

Young professional or couple โ€” Light rail access to Seattle combined with suburban affordability makes Cedar Terrace an appealing alternative to pricier Seattle neighborhoods. Family with school-age children โ€” Stable neighborhood with good schools, parks, and recreation facilities at a manageable price point. Move-down or downsizing buyer โ€” Modest, manageable homes with strong resale velocity appeal to those simplifying without leaving a familiar suburban setting.

Real Estate Market

Single Family+4.5% YoY
$820,000
$493
$/sqft
6
Days
7
Sold

5-Year Price Trends

Quarterly median sale price. Source: Redfin. Hover to highlight.

Q4 2025. Quarterly data from Redfin. Low sales volume can cause quarter-to-quarter volatility.

Getting Around

Cedar Terrace occupies a central portion of Mountlake Terrace, characterized by post-war and mid-century ranch homes on tree-lined streets. It sits conveniently between I-5 and SR-99, giving residents direct access to both Seattle and the broader north suburban corridor.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 32 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 38 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 22 min by car
  • Amazon Seattle: 22 min by car
  • Providence Regional Medical: 18 min by car

Highlights

  • Homes sell in just 7 days โ€” strong demand and tight inventory
  • Walkable to Mountlake Terrace town center and recreation pavilion
  • Near Mountlake Terrace Link Light Rail station
  • Well-maintained mid-century homes with suburban character
  • Quick I-5 access to Seattle and Lynnwood
  • Balanced price point for north Seattle suburban market

Schools

Cedar Way Elementary

Elementary
7/10

Brier Terrace Middle School

Middle
6/10

Mountlake Terrace High School

High School
6/10

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