Maywood Hills Bothell WA Neighborhood & Real Estate Guide

By Matthew Konsmo Coldwell Banker Danforth

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Maywood Hills, Bothell: Complete Neighborhood Guide

Maywood Hills at a Glance

Maywood Hills sits in the geographic center of Bothell — close to downtown, close to UW Bothell, close to the Bothell Park & Ride, and named for and anchored by Maywood Hills Elementary at 19510 104th Avenue NE. Of all the established south Bothell neighborhoods, Maywood Hills is arguably the most “Bothell” — central, walkable to Main Street, in the King County jurisdiction, and feeding the historic Bothell High School pipeline.

The neighborhood is set on the rolling terrain just north of downtown Bothell, with a mix of original mid-century housing, 1970s–80s family homes, and pockets of newer infill including the Fitzgerald Commons community of more recent townhomes and small-lot homes. Beardslee Boulevard runs along the north edge, the UW Bothell / Cascadia College campus complex is just east, and the Park at Bothell Landing and Sammamish River corridor are a short walk south.

For buyers who want central Bothell with Bothell High School assignment, walkability to downtown, and proximity to UW Bothell, Maywood Hills is one of the most natural fits in the city.

Where Maywood Hills Begins and Ends

Maywood Hills occupies the central section of Bothell, generally bounded by:

Beardslee Boulevard to the north,
The UW Bothell / Cascadia College campus and I-405 to the east,
SR-522 / NE 195th Street and downtown Bothell to the south, and
96th–98th Avenue NE area to the west.

The neighborhood is in King County, ZIP code 98011. The Maywood Hills Elementary campus sits in the heart of the neighborhood at 19510 104th Avenue NE, with 104th Avenue NE running as a north-south arterial that connects to Beardslee at the north and curves down toward Main Street at the south.

A useful note on terminology: the broader area sometimes includes the Beardslee sub-area as a separate but adjacent pocket, particularly in MLS data and on mapping platforms. For most buyers and sellers, Maywood Hills and Beardslee are spoken of together as central Bothell neighborhoods.

Housing Stock and Architectural Character

Maywood Hills housing developed in waves from the 1950s onward, producing one of the more architecturally varied neighborhoods in central Bothell:

1950s–60s ramblers and post-and-beam homes form the earliest layer — modest single-story homes on flat lots, many of which have seen significant renovation over the decades.
1970s–80s split-levels and two-stories form the largest segment, on quarter- to third-acre lots with mature landscaping.
1990s–2000s contemporary builds appear as infill, often on cul-de-sac end lots or on subdivided original parcels.
2010s+ small-lot single-family and townhome communities — including Fitzgerald Commons (recently completed/renovated three-bedroom homes by long-established local builder WestTier Homes) and several smaller infill developments — bring contemporary product into the neighborhood.
The Villas at Beardslee and similar apartment / multifamily communities sit on the periphery, primarily along Beardslee Boulevard, providing a rental layer adjacent to the single-family core.

What unifies Maywood Hills is the central, walkable feel. Lots are smaller on average than Norway Hill or Shelton View, but the location compensates — many homes are within a comfortable walk of downtown Bothell, the elementary school, and UW Bothell.

With over a decade of residential construction experience, Matthew can help buyers read the differences between original 1950s–60s homes (often great bones, dated systems, and renovation potential), 1970s family homes (typically the strongest value), and the newer infill product (where builder quality varies meaningfully).

Schools: Maywood Hills Elementary and Bothell High

Maywood Hills is served by the Northshore School District. The typical assignment runs:

Maywood Hills Elementary (19510 104th Avenue NE, Bothell) — Pre-K through 5th grade, with approximately 470–530 students and a gifted/talented program.
Canyon Park Middle School at the middle school level.
Bothell High School at the high school level.

Maywood Hills Elementary has a long-standing reputation in the district, with strong reading proficiency, an active parent community, and an established gifted program. The school is centrally located within the neighborhood, meaning most addresses are within walking or biking distance — a feature increasingly rare in modern Bothell development.

Bothell High School is the assigned high school, putting Maywood Hills in the same pathway as Westhill, Shelton View, and much of central/north King County Bothell.

School boundaries can shift, and choice school programs may apply differently. Verify current attendance with Northshore for any specific address.

Walkability and Downtown Access

Maywood Hills is one of the few Bothell neighborhoods with genuine walkability to downtown. From most homes:

Park at Bothell Landing: 10–15 minutes on foot.
Main Street restaurants and McMenamins Anderson School: 10–15 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car.
Bothell Park & Ride and Sound Transit bus service: 5–10 minutes on foot.
UW Bothell / Cascadia College campus: 5–10 minutes on foot or by bike.
Sammamish River Trail and Burke-Gilman connection: 10–15 minutes on foot.

The neighborhood is also well-served by sidewalk infrastructure on its main streets, making it more pedestrian-friendly than many south Bothell hillside neighborhoods.

For buyers who specifically value the ability to walk to downtown, walk to school, walk to the trail, and walk to transit — without leaving a single-family residential neighborhood — Maywood Hills is one of the strongest options in Bothell.

Commute Profile

Maywood Hills’s central position translates into versatile commute access:

UW Bothell / Cascadia College: 5–10 minutes, often walkable.
Canyon Park biotech corridor: 8–12 minutes via I-405 or Bothell-Everett Highway.
Downtown Bothell: 5 minutes (or walkable).
Bellevue: 20–30 minutes via I-405 South.
Kirkland: 15–20 minutes via I-405.
Seattle: 25–35 minutes via SR-522 → I-5 or via the Sound Transit bus service on Bothell Way.
Redmond / Microsoft: 20–30 minutes via SR-202 or I-405 → SR-520.

The Bothell Park & Ride, which sits at the south edge of the neighborhood near Kaysner Way, provides Sound Transit and Community Transit connections, including frequent express service into Seattle. For households mixing tech, biotech, and academic commutes, Maywood Hills hits a useful sweet spot.

Maywood Hills Market Snapshot

Maywood Hills market dynamics reflect its central position: consistent demand from multiple buyer profiles, limited inventory of single-family resale homes, and ongoing infill activity that adds new product at the upper edge of pricing. Based on recent NWMLS-sourced data:

Single-family homes typically range from the high $800s to $1.3M+, depending on size, vintage, lot, and updates. Updated 1970s–80s family homes commonly transact in the $1.0M–$1.2M range.
Newer infill homes and small-lot single-family (Fitzgerald Commons and similar) typically transact in the mid-$900s to mid-$1Ms.
Days on market for well-priced, updated inventory tends to run 15–25 days.
King County tax assessment generally results in lower property taxes than comparable Snohomish County addresses, though specific rates depend on levies and bonds.

A few market dynamics specific to Maywood Hills:

Walk-to-downtown premium. Homes closer to Main Street and Park at Bothell Landing command a premium versus otherwise similar Bothell-area inventory.
Infill teardown activity. Some original 1950s–60s parcels have been redeveloped into newer construction or subdivided into multiple units. This affects comp data and future neighborhood trajectory.
UW Bothell proximity drives a steady undercurrent of demand from faculty, staff, and graduate students — particularly for rentals and smaller single-family homes.
Lot variability. Some Maywood Hills lots are notably flat and usable; others have slope, drainage features, or critical area buffers. Lot quality drives meaningful price variation within the neighborhood.

All statistics referenced are derived from NWMLS data and should be verified for the specific submarket and product type at the time of any transaction.

Who Buys in Maywood Hills

Four buyer profiles dominate Maywood Hills activity:

Walk-to-downtown buyers. Households specifically prioritizing walkability to Main Street, the trail, and the elementary school — a profile that’s growing as Bothell’s downtown revitalization continues.

Northshore-track families. Parents focused on the Maywood Hills Elementary → Canyon Park Middle → Bothell High pathway, who want central location plus assigned schools.

UW Bothell / Cascadia faculty and staff. Academic and administrative buyers who want a short commute to campus and the ability to walk or bike to work.

Move-up and downsize buyers. Both directions of intra-Bothell movement land in Maywood Hills: families moving up from condos or townhomes nearby, and empty-nesters moving down from larger Norway Hill or Westhill homes who want walkability and a smaller property.

What to Watch When Buying in Maywood Hills

A few practical considerations:

Original-era infrastructure. 1950s–70s homes may carry significant original systems — roofs, plumbing, electrical panels, water heaters — that need updating. Inspections and disclosure review are essential.
Lot history and permits. Some Maywood Hills parcels have been subdivided or developed in unusual ways. Pulling permit history before writing is worth the effort.
Slope and drainage. Pockets of the neighborhood have meaningful grade and seasonal groundwater. Foundation, crawlspace, and drainage inspection matter.
Critical area buffers. Streams, wetlands, and steep slopes in some pockets trigger City of Bothell critical area regulations affecting renovations and ADU potential.
Traffic on collectors. 104th Avenue NE, Beardslee, and Kaysner Way carry meaningful local traffic. Properties on these arterials may carry noise considerations versus interior streets.
HOA structures on newer infill. Townhome and small-lot communities have CC&Rs and HOAs worth reviewing before writing.

With a builder’s eye, Matthew typically pulls permit history and reads original-era construction with the perspective the inventory rewards.

Why Work With Matthew Konsmo on a Maywood Hills Purchase or Sale

Matthew Konsmo is a third-generation Western Washington real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Danforth (license #20113555, office license #101728), operating under the NWMLS transaction framework. A Fortune 500 advertising background shapes how he markets Maywood Hills listings — which matters in a neighborhood where the buyer pool is genuinely varied (academic, biotech, tech, families, downsizers). Over a decade of residential construction experience gives him the technical fluency to read 1950s post-and-beam, 1970s split-levels, and newer infill alike.

Explore Other Bothell Neighborhoods

Bothell spans both King and Snohomish counties. Browse the full set of neighborhood guides:

King County side (98011)

Snohomish County side (98012 / 98021)

Or return to the main Bothell Real Estate Guide.

Ready to Explore Maywood Hills?

Whether you’re buying into the Maywood Hills Elementary attendance area, looking for true walk-to-downtown Bothell, or selling a home that’s been in the family for decades, Matthew is available for a direct conversation.

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Matthew Konsmo

Associate Real Estate Broker

Coldwell Banker Danforth
Western Washington

Serving buyers and sellers with integrity and expertise. Matthew is an Associate Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker Danforth, helping clients navigate the Pacific Northwest market with confidence.

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