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Snohomish County · Lake Stevens, WALake Stevens, WA property taxes. A flat year. Look closely.
The typical home in Lake Stevens was worth about $707,000 in January 2026, 1.8% less than a year earlier. A notice that went up anyway deserves a second look.
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What Lake Stevens home values did
Lake Stevens values fell 1.8% in the year to January 2026, and sat 1.8% under the February 2025 high. That's in line with Snohomish County as a whole (-0.9%).
Values kept sliding after January: by August 2026 the typical home was 2.6% lower again, which matters for next year's notice.
| Month | Typical value | vs. a year earlier |
|---|---|---|
| January 2021 | $515,000 | +13.7% |
| January 2022 | $633,000 | +22.9% |
| January 2023 | $651,000 | +2.9% |
| January 2024 | $677,000 | +4.0% |
| January 2025 | $720,000 | +6.3% |
| January 2026 | $707,000 | -1.8% |
| August 2026 (latest) | $689,000 | -2.6% since January |
Peak since 2021: $721,000 in February 2025. January 2026 was 1.8% below it.
What to check on your notice
If your 2026 notice shows a higher value than last year, ask why. The typical Lake Stevens home lost 1.8% over the same stretch. A higher number can still be right for a specific home, for example after a remodel, but the county assessor should be able to explain it.
How Lake Stevens compares nearby
Among 10 Snohomish County places, Lake Stevens has the 3rd largest drop from its peak and the 7th highest typical value. Statewide, its 1-year change ranks 50th of 372 Washington places, from weakest to strongest.
| Place | January 2026 | 1-year change | vs. peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett | $659,000 | -0.6% | -0.8% |
| Bothell | $1,053,000 | -2.3% | -4.5% |
| Lynnwood | $777,000 | -1.7% | -1.8% |
| Marysville | $629,000 | +0.2% | At peak |
| Snohomish | $936,000 | -0.4% | -0.7% |
| Edmonds | $929,000 | -0.9% | -1.2% |
| Lake Stevens | $707,000 | -1.8% | -1.8% |
| Arlington | $665,000 | +1.7% | At peak |
| Monroe | $727,000 | -0.4% | -0.6% |
| Mill Creek | $976,000 | -1.4% | -3.0% |
Deadline and where to file
Lake Stevens values are set by the local county assessor. File your petition with the County Board of Equalization by July 1 of the assessment year, or within 30 days after the assessor mailed your change of value notice, whichever is later. Counties can extend the 30 days to up to 60 days, so check your county.
Reading this in fall 2026? The 2026 deadline has passed (July 1, 2026, or 30 to 60 days after your notice, depending on the county). Your next chance is the 2027 assessment: notices are mailed during 2027 and you can file by July 1, 2027, or 30 days (60 in counties that extended) after your notice date, whichever is later. If you already appealed in 2026, the Board of Tax Appeals deadline is 30 days from the date the county board mailed its decision.
The Snohomish County guide covers the full Washington appeal process: forms, fees, hearing levels and what happens next.
Building a Lake Stevens case
A citywide index shows the trend. Your case needs your house. Lake Stevens is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro, but your evidence should be local. Sales a few streets away usually beat sales across the metro.
- Use sales of similar homes near January 1 of the assessment year, and photos of any condition problems.
Get your Lake Stevens appeal report
Start with your address. Vulorean checks your assessment against recent comparable sales and builds a value report you can bring to your Washington appeal. Eligible reports are free during launch; an account is required and local filing fees are separate.
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Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, through August 2026, from Zillow Research. Rules: RCW 84.40.038, Petition to board of equalization, filing deadlines, Washington DOR Form 64 0075 petition, Washington Board of Tax Appeals FAQs, Washington DOR, how the 1% levy limit works. Vulorean is an independent service, not a government office. Confirm dates and forms with your local office.