Own a piece of Skykomish history! Built in 1910, this historic riverfront cottage captures the charm of a bygone era. Inside, you’ll find a cozy living room, sunny eat-in kitchen, and bedroom with ensuite bath, plus an attic loft ready for expansion or extra sleeping space. Stroll to town favorites like Sky River Coffee, the Whistling Post, and Cascadia Café—where neighbors still greet you by name. Enjoy fishing from your spacious backyard, endless Sky Valley recreation, and Stevens Pass just 15 minutes away. With conveniences of fiber internet and town utilities, this vintage gem is perfect for full-time living, weekend retreat, or Airbnb investment. Take advantage of this rare chance to own a piece of history and small-town spirit.
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Listed by: COMPASS • David Faigin
Bought with: COMPASS
$400,000
520 Railroad Avenue E, Skykomish, WA 98288
1beds
450sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
6,851 Square Feet Lot
$393,800 Zestimate®
$889/sqft
$1,675 Estimated rent
Home value
$393,800
$362,000 - $425,000
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Attic loftHistoric riverfront cottageSpacious backyardSunny eat-in kitchenBedroom with ensuite bath
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David Faigin,
COMPASS
Bought with:
David Faigin, 119711
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2443009
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Closet
Features
- Bath Off Primary
- Flooring: Vinyl, Vinyl Plank
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 450
- Total interior livable area: 450 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), River, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Medium Bank, River
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 58
Lot
- Size: 6,851 Square Feet
- Features: Dead End Street, Secluded
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 2626119070
- Zoning: R
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Town of Skykomish
- Water: Public, Company: Town of Skykomish
- Utilities for property: Ziply Fiber
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Skykomish
Location
- Region: Skykomish
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $889/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $221,000
- Annual tax amount: $933
- Date on market: 12/9/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 225 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Sold | $400,000-3.6%$889/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2443009 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2026 | Pending sale | $415,000$922/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2443009 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2026 | Price change | $415,000-2.4%$922/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2443009 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000$944/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2443009 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,655 +77.5% | $221,000 +66.2% |
| 2024 | $933 +8% | $133,000 +12.7% |
| 2023 | $863 +10% | $118,000 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $785 +2.8% | $109,000 +21.1% |
| 2021 | $764 +8.1% | $90,000 +18.4% |
| 2020 | $707 -4.4% | $76,000 -10.6% |
| 2019 | $739 +22.3% | $85,000 +18.1% |
| 2018 | $605 -11.8% | $72,000 +7.5% |
| 2017 | $686 +29.6% | $67,000 +11.7% |
| 2016 | $529 | $60,000 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $529 | $57,000 +5.6% |
| 2014 | $529 | $54,000 -3.6% |
| 2013 | $529 | $56,000 -5.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $59,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $59,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $59,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $59,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $59,000 +20.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $49,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $49,000 +40% |
| 2001 | $343 +21.8% | $35,000 +12.9% |
| 2000 | $282 | $31,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98288
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Skykomish Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- NASkykomish High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Skykomish Elem
- Middle: Skykomish Elem
- High: Skykomish High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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