Zip code 98296 occupies a rare position in the Pacific Northwest — from the rolling hills of Clearview and Maltby to the Woodinville border, 98296 offers Snohomish County living with immediate proximity to top employers, wineries, and amenities. Median sale prices are approaching $980,000 with year-over-year appreciation of 12.1% — one of the strongest rates in the county. Luxury listings reach $3.45M and above.
Kathie Salvadalena is the luxury specialist who knows it best — a Top 1% nationally ranked producer, 2026 Top 500 Agent, Certified Relocation Specialist, and Accredited Staging Professional with nearly two decades of closed transactions across 98296.
What Makes 98296 Special
Home to some of the most striking luxury properties in Snohomish County — expansive acreage estates with panoramic Cascade views, equestrian facilities, and the kind of privacy that cannot be replicated closer to the city.
Buyers here get Snohomish County acreage at price points meaningfully below comparable King County properties — a value proposition driving strong demand from Seattle Eastside buyers and tech-sector relocators.
Working horse facilities, pastoral hobby farms, and private gated estates — the equestrian lifestyle is deeply embedded in 98296 and Kathie understands how to market these properties to the buyers seeking them.
Market Update
98296 is performing as one of Snohomish County's strongest luxury zip codes heading into 2026. With 12.1% year-over-year appreciation and sustained demand from Eastside buyers, this market rewards sellers who present and price strategically — and buyers who move with confidence.
Kathie knows what Cascade views add per square foot, what buyers in the Woodinville corridor prioritize, and how to position an acreage property to stand out in this market.
In 98296's luxury segment, where buyers have high expectations and photographs are the first showing, Kathie's ASP credential is a genuine and measurable competitive advantage.
As a Certified Relocation Specialist, Kathie markets 98296 properties to the corporate relocation buyer pipeline — including Boeing, Amazon, and Microsoft executives relocating into Snohomish County.
Whether you're an Eastside buyer seeking more land and privacy, a family drawn to top-rated schools, or an equestrian buyer searching for the perfect Clearview property, Kathie's knowledge of 98296's neighborhoods and off-market opportunities gives you a genuine advantage.