Modern farmhouse along Highway 2
Monroe to Skykomish

Find Your Home Along Highway 2

Homes, cabins, and land from the Cascade foothills to Stevens Pass. Search the full MLS, browse by community, or explore by property type.

Buying Out Here Is a Little Different

Many of the properties along this corridor sit on well water and septic, not city utilities. Driveways can be long. Lots are measured in acres instead of square feet. And the things that matter most to buyers out here — privacy, usable land, shop space, winter access — don't always show up in a standard listing description.

None of that is a problem once you know what to look for. If you're new to rural property, the Highway 2 Buyer's Guide is worth reading before your first showing — it covers the stuff that tends to catch people off guard. If this is your first purchase, start with the first-time buyer's guide to rural Highway 2 property.

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New on the Market Along Highway 2

Current listings in each town, straight from the NWMLS. Pick a town to see what's for sale.

  • $309,950

    16517 Currie Road SE B209

    Monroe, WA 98272

    2 bd · 2 ba

    NWMLSActive Listing courtesy of FIRST AND MAIN -- Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The three tree logo represents a listing courtesy of NWMLS.

  • $975,000

    13613 198th Avenue SE

    Monroe, WA 98272

    4 bd · 3 ba · 2,860 sq ft · 0.13 acres

    NWMLSActive Listing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East -- Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The three tree logo represents a listing courtesy of NWMLS.

  • $560,000

    15486 Chestnut Drive SE

    Monroe, WA 98272

    3 bd · 3 ba · 1,372 sq ft · 0.1 acres

    NWMLSActive Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Elite -- Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The three tree logo represents a listing courtesy of NWMLS.

  • $675,000

    28802 Fern Bluff Road

    Monroe, WA 98272

    3 bd · 2 ba · 1,734 sq ft · 1.2 acres

    NWMLSActive Listing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate JS -- Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The three tree logo represents a listing courtesy of NWMLS.

  • $425,000

    17763 149th Street SE

    Monroe, WA 98272

    2 bd · 3 ba · 1,009 sq ft · 0.01 acres

    NWMLSActive Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest -- Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The three tree logo represents a listing courtesy of NWMLS.

  • $1,200,000

    18918 209th Avenue SE

    Monroe, WA 98272

    3 bd · 4 ba · 3,158 sq ft · 5 acres

    NWMLSFirst Look Listing courtesy of COMPASS -- Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The three tree logo represents a listing courtesy of NWMLS.

Northwest MLS

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Monroe homes for sale: prices and what to checkSee every Monroe listing

Startup listings are filed under Sultan in the MLS, so they show up together.

Kitchen with wood cabinets and forest views

Why Buy Along Highway 2?

The Highway 2 corridor offers a rare combination of mountain living and accessibility

60–90 Min to Seattle

Close enough to commute, far enough to escape. Many buyers work remotely or do hybrid schedules.

Outdoor Recreation

Stevens Pass skiing, world-class climbing at Index, hiking at Wallace Falls, and river access everywhere.

More Room to Negotiate

Buyers have more choices and more leverage on price, repairs and terms than they did a few years ago.

Mountain Lifestyle

Small-town communities, dark skies, clean air, and room to spread out on real acreage.

How I Work With Buyers

Buying out here takes more legwork than buying in the city, and most of it happens before you ever see a house. Here's what working together looks like.

  1. 1

    We talk about what you actually need

    How you'll use the place, how far you can stand to drive, whether you need a shop, acreage or a short commute. Out here that narrows things down fast.

  2. 2

    We put our agreement in writing

    Washington law requires a written buyer agreement that spells out how long we're working together, whether it's exclusive, and how I'm paid. I'll walk you through it in plain language, and we'll talk about who pays my commission, which is negotiable.

  3. 3

    I set up your search and alerts

    New listings that fit come straight to you, and I'll add a note when I know something about a property or an area that the listing doesn't say.

  4. 4

    I do the homework before we drive out

    Flood maps, septic records, well logs, permit history and road access. Many properties are an hour or more apart, so we only go see the ones worth the trip.

  5. 5

    Offers and inspections built for rural property

    Water quality and well flow tests, a septic inspection, and the right contingencies for land and access questions. That's where rural deals usually succeed or fall apart.

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Buyer Questions

Do I need to sign a buyer agreement before working with an agent in Washington?
Yes. Since January 2024, Washington law requires brokers to have a written buyer services agreement with their buyer clients, covering the term, whether it is exclusive, and how the broker is paid. It can be short-term, and I'll explain every part before you sign.
Who pays the buyer's agent?
It's negotiable. Sometimes the seller offers to pay it, sometimes it's part of your offer, and sometimes the buyer pays some or all of it. We agree on it up front in the buyer agreement, so there are no surprises.
Are well and septic systems a problem?
Not if you check them properly. Most homes outside town limits along Highway 2 are on a well and septic. A water test, a well flow test and a septic inspection during your inspection period tell you what you're buying.
How long is the drive to Seattle?
Roughly an hour from Monroe and closer to an hour and a half from Skykomish, depending on traffic and the time of day. The commuting guide on this site has more detail.
Is it a good time to buy along Highway 2?
Buyers have more room to negotiate now than they did a few years ago. Whether it's the right time for you depends on your plans and budget, and I'm happy to talk that through with no pressure.
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