Edmonds, WA 98026

When the soothing baritone of an iconic state ferry begins announcing its arrival at downtown Edmonds' vibrant waterfront, it's one of the most romantic voices on Puget Sound waters. Add the tenor of an occasional waterfront train, and the harmony is irresistible. The combination is also a soft and subtle reminder to those at Edmonds Ridge that the 62 homesites here are in an impossible-to-replicate place. Set near Meadowdale Beach Park - a gentle-hike waterfront gem with postcard-worthy vistas and spectacular sunsets over Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountain - Edmonds Ridge is a rare find in this comfortably established corner of southwest Snohomish County. Without a doubt, single-family neighborhoods here are uncommon. Without as much as a downbeat, Edmonds Ridge - which enjoys top-tier elementary, middle and high schools as close as two miles from any homeowners' front door - triples-down on its appeal. Forests meet fishing meet beachcombing meet boating not far from Edmonds Ridge. Equally appealing: the area's five miles of shoreline and 23 city parks including sites for dogs and scuba divers. Edmonds' status as the state's first "Creative District" is earned through the arts in ways homebuyers in other communities never even imagined: diverse music and dance performance sites; venues for literary and visual arts; and increasingly popular culinary and beverage offerings in its walkable downtown. Homebuyers seeking a slice of Edmonds "tight-knit" character are drawn to the always-appreciated appeals of MainVue Homes at Edmonds Ridge.