Edgewood, WA Real Estate Blog

This photo epitomizes the summer character of the Edgewood I know.

Even though the valley soil of Sumner-Puyallup-Fife is much better suited for growing vegetables, small farms used to populate the North Hill of Puyallup (now incorporated into the City of Edgewood). It is the rural character of this island enclave located so close to urban areas and freeways that has made Edgewood a favorite place for those who live here. There still a number of farms in Edgewood, but development is slowly taking its toll.

Lack of sewer availability contributes to the relatively light development density. Nearby Fife and Milton have sewers. New developments there boast of lot sizes in the 5,000 sq ft range. The bulk of Edgewood is now zoned for 2-3 homes per acre. The west side, closest to Milton and I-5 is primarily zoned for 3 units per acre. Land on the east side of Meridian (SR-161) is generally zoned for 4 units per acre.

Locating a quiet acre in Edgewood for sale is a relatively rare (and expensive) find. And sadly, environmental concerns will eventually force the city to incorporate sewers resulting in increased housing density.