Seattle & King County
Bothell, Washington
City
Revived downtown on the Sammamish River
Bothell straddles the King-Snohomish county line, with a rebuilt downtown on the Sammamish River, a university branch campus and a growing biotech and software base.
History & Local Character
A logging and river town, Bothell redeveloped its downtown in the 2010s with a new city hall, apartments and a waterfront park system.
Housing & Real Estate
Downtown apartments, Canyon Park townhomes and single-family neighborhoods in the surrounding hills.
Restaurants & Shopping
Downtown Bothell along Main Street holds breweries, cafes and restaurants, with Canyon Park adding suburban options.
Schools & Education
Northshore School District serves most of Bothell, and the University of Washington Bothell campus sits at the city's south end.
Parks & Recreation
Bothell Landing, the Sammamish River Trail and the North Creek trail system link downtown to the region.
Transportation & Accessibility
I-405 runs along the city's east side; Sound Transit's 2 Line is planned to reach downtown Bothell.
Local Businesses
Biotech and software firms, breweries, restaurants and retail along Bothell-Everett Highway.
Nearby Attractions
- Sammamish River Trail
- Bothell Landing
- University of Washington Bothell
- North Creek Forest
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Rebuilt walkable downtown
- Strong school district
- Between Seattle and Everett jobs
Considerations
- I-405 traffic
- Fast-rising housing costs
Frequently Asked Questions
Which county is Bothell in?
Bothell spans the King and Snohomish county line, with parts of the city in each county and a downtown centered in King County.