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Moving to Cottage Lake, WA
$1,625,000Median listing price
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About Cottage Lake
Cottage Lake (~22,857 residents, 2020 Census) is a census-designated place in King County centered on its namesake lake, with the lake itself in ZIP 98072 and developments east of the lake in 98077, per its Wikipedia introduction. It is a semi-rural, larger-lot community between Woodinville and Duvall.

Home prices in Cottage Lake
The median listing price in Cottage Lake is $1,625,000.
Top places in Cottage Lake
- Cottage Lake Park.
- Nearby Woodinville wine country (Chateau Ste. Michelle and 100+ tasting rooms).
- Sammamish River Trail access via Woodinville.
Commuting from Cottage Lake
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 20 miles via SR-522 and I-405/I-5).
- Transit: King County Metro buses; no rail service — commuters typically drive or connect via Woodinville/Bothell park-and-rides.
Cottage Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cottage Lake, WA?
The median listing price in Cottage Lake is $1,625,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Cottage Lake, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 20 miles via SR-522 and I-405/I-5).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.