Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Machias, WA
$714,100Median home value
Snohomish CountyArea
Easy to Everett; under an hour to BellevueCommute profile
About Machias
A rural crossroads community east of Snohomish along the Pilchuck River, Machias is where the suburbs end and the Cascades begin — small farms, forested lots, and a beloved namesake elementary school. Commuters to Everett or the Eastside get country living on acreage without leaving the metro's orbit.
Home prices in Machias
The median home value in Machias is $714,100.
Top places in Machias
- Pilchuck River — Fishing, floating, and riverside trails through the community
- Wallace Falls — One of the Cascades' great waterfall hikes, about 40 minutes east
- Downtown Snohomish — Antique shops, cafés, and the historic downtown a short drive west
- US-2 Stevens Pass corridor — The scenic mountain highway to Stevens Pass begins nearby
Commuting from Machias
- To Everett — About 20 minutes southwest on US-2
- To Snohomish — Roughly 10 minutes west on US-2
- To Bellevue — About 45 minutes southwest
Machias FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Machias, WA?
The median home value in Machias is $714,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Machias, WA?
To Everett — About 20 minutes southwest on US-2
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.