

Everett's population has become Washington State's 6th largest city and Snohomish County's largest city and seat of county government, Everett sits on the shores of Port Gardner Bay, gazing at the majestic Olympic Mountain range. Everett was established in 1891 when John D. Rockefeller and other Eastern developers met to plan their "New York City" of the West. Today, many historic buildings line streets which are named for its early developers, Rockefeller, Wetmore, Colby, and Hewitt.
Everett, WA. Real Estate at a Glance
A little bit of big city with a small town feel. If you are looking for a home, Everett has it all. From your beautiful historic home with views of the Puget Sound or views of the Cascade or Olympic mountains to your first home, Everett has it all. if you're looking for an Everett, Wa real estate agent - Contact Joni
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Everett still retains many treasures from its colorful past including the restored Monte Cristo Hotel at the corner of Hoyt and Wall streets. The Monte Cristo provides excellent meeting and conference facilities and is home to the Everett Center for the Arts, but may be best known for the spectacular collection of Pilchuck Glass on permanent display in its beautiful, ornate lobby.
Everett has much in the way of family entertainment including over 30 city parks as well as golf, tennis, swimming, hiking and beachcombing.
If you're moving to Washington from another area of the country, and you've only been to Seattle, you'll be pleasantly surprised to see much of the same weather (beautiful summers, especially August) in Everett. (By the way, we recommend Careful Movers, if you're considering which Seattle movers to go with on moving day).
Downtown is bustling with unique shops, many located in colorful historical buildings, and the nearby Everett Mall offers 130 stores, a food court and exhibitor shows all year-round. The largest festival of the year is Salty Sea Days during the first weekend in June.
Home of the Everett Silvertips Ice Hockey Team and the Aqua Sox minor league baseball team and our new team to the area (in 2010) are the Washington Stealth professional indoor Lacross Team.
The Everett waterfront is home to the second largest marina on the West Coast. You'll also find an authentic 1890s marina marketplace which includes a 4-star waterfront hotel, fine restaurants, and a variety of enticing shops and galleries. Nearby, you'll discover a new micro-brewery and pub as well as a seasonal Farmers Market.
The Everett Boeing assembly plant is the largest building in the world by volume at 116.5 million cubic feet. Visit the Boeing plant and see the assembly of the biggest commercial airplanes. The one and a half tour includes a video about Boeing, a visit inside the factory building to watch airplane assembly, and a drive along the flight line where completed 747, 767, and 777 and Boeing's New 787 Dreamliner are built and tested. Free tours are offered Monday - Friday. Call 425-342-4801 or 1-800-464-1476 for information. Also be sure to visit Boeings Future of Flight Aviation and experience the marvel of commercial jet aviation. See the future of powered, winged flight and digitally design and test your own jet. Ride the XJ5 Flight Simulator and "fly" at supersonic speeds!
Don't forget to also see when in Everett the Childrens Museum and Comcast Arena.
The Everett Naval Station, also located near the marina, has become home port for thousands of U.S. Navy personnel and their families who have also been relocated to the area.
Everett is also home to Naval Station Everett and the US Navy. Its located on the southern tip of the Everett Marina and is the home to the USS Abraham Lincoln (a Nimitz Class nuclear powered aircraft carrier) a long with two destroyers, three frigates and a Coast Guard buoy tender. Approx. 6,000 Sailors and Civil service persons assigned to many commands located at Naval Station Everett.
Homported Ships at Naval Station Everett
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)
USS Momsen (DDG-92)
USS Shoup (DDG-86)
USS Ford (FFG-54)
USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG-60)
USS Ingraham (FFG-61)
Everett Area Chamber of Commerce
2000 Hewitt Ave. #205
Everett, WA 98201 .......... 425-257-3222
City of Everett
2930 Wetmore, Everett .......... 425-257-8700
Everett Community College
801 Wetmore, Everett .......... 425-388-9219
Everett School District #2
Educational Service Center
4730 Colby Ave, Everett .......... 425-339-4200
Herald Newspaper
Grand & California, Everett .......... 425-339-3000