Community Spotlight – Woodway

Woodway is a unique town in southwest Snohomish County. This bedroom community is situated on 600 acres and is zoned only for single family dwellings on a minimum of 1/3 acre lots.

The town began in 1912 with a vision to maintain a rural, natural setting and this vision still holds true. Woodway is a peaceful, quiet community that is true to its town logo – “The Quiet Place”.

Woodway has an incredible network of volunteer leadership. A small Town Hall is run by an unpaid Mayor and Council members. It’s small but efficient police force strive to maintain the bike and walk friendly community by strictly enforcing speed restrictions.

The population of Woodway is approximately 1180 residents and 470 homes. No commercial activity is allowed other than home occupation activities. Woodway is served by the Edmonds School District.

The community prides itself on tree preservation with mature evergreens dominating the landscape. Stewardship of it’s natural surroundings is a priority of Woodway residents so much so that they have a Tree Preservation Ordinance in place.

Some unique community services include lifetime dog and cat licenses, house security checks when residents are vacationing and notary services.

There are always a few properties listed for sale as well as a few vacant parcels of land. This unique community may be calling your name. I would be happy to show you any available Woodway homes or parcels. Woodway is most definitely a gem!

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