Cottage Lake real estate.
Relaxed wooded neighborhood centered around Cottage Lake Park, with community lake access and suburban-rural homes.
- Median sale price
- $1.22M
- Days on market
- 11
- Active listings
- 136
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98072 · Sep 2026
About Cottage Lake
Cottage Lake is Woodinville's most relaxed residential community — a neighborhood built around Cottage Lake Park's swimming beach, boat launch, and picnic areas, where the pace is unhurried and the demographic skews toward families with children and long-term homeowners who have no intention of leaving. The lake is a private community resource, giving residents access that draws buyers from across the Eastside.
Housing here is primarily 1970s and 1980s single-family homes on generous lots with mature landscaping. The neighborhood's wooded character and proximity to the lake give it a retreat feel uncommon for a location 15 minutes from Kirkland and Redmond. Renovation activity is strong throughout — buyers will find a consistent layer of updated kitchens, master suites, and outdoor living improvements.
Northshore School District serves Cottage Lake with a strong elementary-through-high-school pathway. The neighborhood's combination of lake access, Northshore schools, and competitive pricing relative to Kirkland and Redmond makes it a consistent target for Eastside families who discover it.
Median Sale Price
$1.22M
11 days on market · 7.0 mo supply
136 active listings · updated Sep 2026
Schools
Northshore School District; Cottage Lake Elementary, Leota Middle School, Woodinville High School
Commute
15 min to Kirkland. 20 min to Redmond. 20 min to I-405 at Bothell. 30 min to Seattle. NE 171st Street and Avondale Road access.
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Live NWMLS listings in Cottage Lake (zip 98072), refreshed hourly.
Active1 day on market$1,799,000
MLS# 257831816255 Ne 165th Street
Woodinville, WA 98072
3 bd2.75 ba2,580 sqftListing courtesy of RSVP Brokers ERA
Active1 day on market$2,498,000
MLS# 257745116207 Ne 165th Street
Woodinville, WA 98072
4 bd3.5 ba2,860 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active1 day on market$1,100,000
MLS# 257555318232 Ne 176th Street
Woodinville, WA 98072
4 bd2.75 ba2,170 sqftListing courtesy of Every Door Real Estate
Active3 days on market$1,300,000
MLS# 257672614848 Ne 173rd Street
Woodinville, WA 98072
3 bd2.5 ba3,420 sqftListing courtesy of FIRST AND MAIN
Active2 days on market$1,599,000
MLS# 257670915427 178th Avenue Ne
Woodinville, WA 98072
4 bd2.5 ba3,428 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere R.E. Northeast, Inc
ActiveNew today$2,900,000
MLS# 256012018804 170th Place Ne
Woodinville, WA 98072
4 bd3.75 ba3,600 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Cottage Lake real estate
- What is the median sale price in Cottage Lake?
- The current median sale price in the Cottage Lake zip code is $1.22M, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Sep 2026. Typical asking prices in Cottage Lake run $900K – $2.5M, lakefront and lake-view properties $1.5M–$3.5M.
- How competitive is the Cottage Lake real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Cottage Lake is currently 11 days, with 136 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Sep 2026. The market here moves quickly. Most well-priced homes are receiving strong activity within the first two weeks.
- Which schools serve Cottage Lake?
- Northshore School District; Cottage Lake Elementary, Leota Middle School, Woodinville High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
- What is the commute like from Cottage Lake?
- 15 min to Kirkland. 20 min to Redmond. 20 min to I-405 at Bothell. 30 min to Seattle. NE 171st Street and Avondale Road access.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Cottage Lake?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Cottage Lake and the broader Woodinville market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.