Established first as an isolated shoreline milltown, today, Edmonds, WA is an urban center for the arts. Canadian born George Brackett is generally recognized as the founder of Edmonds; he purchased 140 acres of timberland in 1876 that stretched a half-mile along the waterfront and up the hill and would later come to be known as the Edmonds "bowl". Various forms of transportation enabled Edmonds to emerge from an isolated shoreline village to the hub of a larger area. It was most commonly reached by small ships of Puget Sound’s fabled “mosquito fleet” that linked many communities. By the spring of 1923 that era had passed its prime, but maritime transportation endured when Edmonds acquired automobile ferry service with Kingston and occasionally other sites across Puget Sound, an activity for which the community would remain indelibly known regionally and to cross-sound passengers. Also, the Great Northern Railway had built into Edmonds in the 1890s, providing rail links with Seattle and Everett and connections with eastern sites. As of 2019, Edmonds had a population of just over 42,000. It is located in the southwest corner of Snohomish County and sits between the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains to the west and Interstate 5 to the East. The city of Edmonds is also conveniently located 15 miles north of Seattle and 18 miles southwest of Everett. (Historical information provided courtesy of Historylink.org)
Home Additions & ADUs in Edmonds, WA
With the cost of selling, moving, and purchasing a new property many homeowners are turning to additions to their home to get the square footage and functionality they have always wanted. Plus, who enjoys packing up their home, moving, and then unpacking it? Expanding the footprint of your home is one way to give your family the space they need for any situation. Learn all about the benefits, costs and value of ADUs and Home Additions on our Home Additions Services page.
Whole Home Remodel in Edmonds, WA
One type of remodel we specialize in are Whole Home Remodels. Visit our Whole Home Remodel Services page to better understand the costs involved and what is commonly included in a whole home remodel. Another great resource is our blog post “Are Whole Home Remodels Worth It?”.
Kitchen Remodeling in Edmonds, WA
With the heart of most homes centering around the kitchen, remodeling an old kitchen improves the design appeal and makes cooking and storage so much more useful with modern amenities. The added benefit of kitchen remodels is that it provides the greatest return on your investment when you sell the home. Learn more about the proven VanderBeken remodel process here.
Bathroom Remodeling in Edmonds, WA
The design of bathrooms varies wildly from decade to decade. Often they don’t provide great storage and have old fixtures that look older than the rest of the home. You can add many creature comforts very easily when remodeling a bathroom, creating a comfortable sanctuary in the process. Learn more about the proven VanderBeken remodel process here.
