Mountlake Terrace Daily Briefing: Transit Leadership, New Listings, and Weekend Events

Transit and regional leadership

Regional transit decisions will have a stronger Mountlake Terrace voice this year. A local councilmember was elected vice chair of the Community Transit Board, which oversees bus service and future investments affecting the Mountlake Terrace light rail station and nearby routes. The same vote also approved the purchase of a former Goodwill property in Everett to expand operations space, a move aimed at supporting long-term service growth across Snohomish County.

Housing market watch

The local housing market saw a flurry of fresh listings heading into the weekend. In the Creekside Meadows area near Ballinger, a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home of just over 2,000 square feet hit the market around $950,000, reflecting continued demand for newer single-family homes with quick access to I-5 and light rail.

Two condos also came online Friday evening. One Markland Woods unit on Cedar Way offers two bedrooms and two baths in roughly 900 square feet, listed in the high $300,000s and marketed for its forested setting and on-site amenities like a pool, hot tub, fitness room, and sport courts.

Closer to Lake Ballinger, a ground-floor three-bedroom, two-bath condo of about 1,400 square feet is priced at $550,000, emphasizing garden-style outdoor space and easy access to the park and regional trails. Together, the listings point to a market that remains active, especially near transit and recreation assets.

Around town

Students and families are in the middle of a busy stretch at Mountlake Terrace High School. The campus calendar for February 6–7 includes early release, a winter play performance, robotics team work sessions, and band rehearsals, keeping the theater and STEM spaces humming late into the evening.

The city’s Recreation Pavilion also adjusted schedules for training. On February 6, the pool, spa, and sauna closed at 4:30 p.m. for lifeguard in-service, part of a monthly series of safety trainings that will continue through the spring. Residents planning lap swims or family sessions are encouraged to check the latest schedule before heading out.

For those looking for a quieter gathering, a local church on 56th Avenue West is hosting a multi-day prayer conference February 6–8, drawing attendees from across South Snohomish County. Combined with neighborhood meetups and outdoor groups that launch hikes and walks from Mountlake Terrace, the weekend offers a mix of spiritual, social, and recreational options close to home. (mountlake.church)

Sources

• https://lynnwoodtimes.com/2026/02/05/goodwill-property/
• https://www.coldwellbanker.com/wa/mountlake-terrace/22505-70th-pl-w/lid-P00800000H5Uv5qB0FcCeQdsxoNb0uIT59dNOG38
• https://www.coldwellbanker.com/wa/mountlake-terrace/23321-cedar-way-apt-j204/lid-P00800000GqedJkglzj97ndEbCD7GglGwpD6kCA9
• https://www.coldwellbanker.com/wa/mountlake-terrace/23405-lakeview-dr-unit-h106/lid-P00800000H5r6OpCgZi83E8mD4F8legLZPfDOYzC
• https://mths.edmonds.wednet.edu/
• https://www.cityofmlt.com/531/Pool-Schedule
• https://www.mountlake.church/
• https://www.meetup.com/find/us–wa–mountlake-terrace/