Snohomish County & North Puget Sound
Brier, Washington
City
Wooded residential city near Lynnwood
Brier is a small, heavily wooded residential city between Lynnwood and Bothell, with large lots and a quiet, park-like character.
History & Local Character
Platted in the 1920s as a planned suburb, Brier incorporated in 1965 to preserve its low-density character.
Housing & Real Estate
Large-lot single-family homes under mature trees.
Restaurants & Shopping
Brier has few restaurants; nearby Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace provide dining.
Schools & Education
Edmonds School District serves Brier.
Parks & Recreation
Brier Park, the Brierwood trail system and nearby North Creek Forest offer recreation.
Transportation & Accessibility
SR 524 and I-5 are nearby, and the area depends on cars and buses.
Local Businesses
Very limited commercial; a small retail cluster on the city's edge.
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Nearby Attractions
- Brier Park
- North Creek Forest
- Lynnwood
- Edmonds waterfront
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Quiet, wooded neighborhoods
- Large lots
- Good schools
Considerations
- Almost no local businesses
- Car-dependent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brier mostly residential?
Yes. Brier is almost entirely single-family residential, with large wooded lots and very little commercial development.