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Woodinville Overview
Woodinville has the benefit of having a small-town feel while still being close to Seattle and other employment centers. Potential rental investors have to choose the type of property to purchase and how much they want to invest.
Whether you own property or are looking to invest in something new, renting out a house, townhome, or apartment in Woodinville can be an extremely profitable business and a good way to diversify your investment portfolio. With plenty of local jobs from the nearby cities of Redmond, Kirkland, and Seattle, multiple schools, and attractions in the form of wineries, and of course the Sammamish River waterfront, the city is an attractive place to live.
For those looking for help managing their new real estate investment, SJA Property Management offers professional Woodinville property management services. The following information is designed to help you with your investment, but if you want to know more, feel free to call us at 425-658-1920. to talk to one of our property management professionals.
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How much does Woodinville, WA property management cost?
On average, property management companies serving Woodinville, WA typically charge between 8% and 12% of the monthly collected rent for ongoing full-service management. Tenant placement fees generally range from 50% to 100% of one month’s rent, with additional costs sometimes charged for lease renewals, inspections, maintenance coordination, vacancy oversight, and property setup. Actual pricing depends on the property type, monthly rent, portfolio size, and services included.
Every Woodinville property manager has their own specific fee structure. At SJA Property Management, we offer single-family, condo, and townhome management for an 8.9% monthly management fee, with a minimum of $235 per unit per month. For multifamily properties, we offer a 6.9% to 8.9% monthly management fee, with a minimum of $185 per unit per month. In addition to the monthly management fee, we charge a leasing and onboarding fee equal to 60% of one month’s rent, with a minimum of $1,850, a lease renewal fee equal to 25% of one month’s rent, with a minimum of $500, and an occupied-property setup fee of $385 for single units or $200 per unit for multifamily properties. SJA provides full-service property management for rental owners throughout Woodinville.
We back our services with our exclusive SJA Guarantees, including a No-Fee Cancellation policy, a Happiness Guarantee with refunded monthly management charges if you are not satisfied within the first three months, and a conditional 30-Day Lease Guarantee for newly onboarded vacant properties. We also provide a Tenant Placement Guarantee, approved-pet damage protection worth up to four months of management fees, eviction support at no additional charge for qualifying single-family homes, and rent deposits by the 15th when the resident’s rent has been paid. Terms and eligibility conditions apply. To learn more about our Woodinville property management services and pricing, please visit our Services and Pricing page.
Woodinville Local Profile
Woodinville is a growing King County city approximately 15 miles northeast of Seattle. Located in the Sammamish River Valley, Woodinville combines established residential neighborhoods, a developing downtown, outdoor recreation, and a nationally recognized wine and hospitality industry.
The latest Census estimate lists a population of 14,548 as of July 2025, an increase of 11.5% since 2020. Woodinville has a median household income of $164,398, while 70.4% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Woodinville is also home to more than 130 wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Its access to Bothell, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, and Seattle makes the city attractive to professionals, families, and renters seeking a quieter Eastside community.
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Woodinville at a Glance
- Population: 14,548 as of July 2025.
- Median household income: $164,398.
- Median owner-occupied home value: $1,100,100.
- Median gross rent: $2,416.
- Education: 70.4% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Homeownership: 57.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
The housing, income, and education figures are based on the latest available 2020 to 2024 American Community Survey data.
Neighborhoods
Woodinville includes residential neighborhoods, mixed-use districts, tourism areas, and commercial centers. Property types and rental expectations can vary significantly depending on whether a home is near downtown, the Sammamish River Valley, or one of the city’s lower-density residential areas.
Recognized Woodinville areas include:
- East Wellington
- Lower West Ridge
- North Industrial
- Reinwood / Leota
- Tourist District
- Town Center
- Upper West Ridge
- Valley Industrial
- Wedge
- West Wellington
- Woodinville Heights
Town Center and Woodinville Heights provide convenient access to shopping, dining, and services, while East Wellington, West Wellington, and Reinwood / Leota offer a more residential setting. Owners should also remember that many properties with a Woodinville mailing address are outside city limits. This can affect school assignments, development rules, and which tenant protections apply.
Education
Woodinville residents are primarily served by the Northshore School District, which serves approximately 22,000 students across Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, and nearby areas.
Woodinville High School, Leota Middle School, and Wellington Elementary School are located within city limits. Nearby schools, including Woodmoor Elementary and Woodin Elementary, also serve some Woodinville residents. Because school assignments depend on the property address, families should confirm attendance boundaries directly with the district.
Parks & Trails
Woodinville has three community parks and five neighborhood parks, along with the Woodinville Sports Fields and more than 130 acres of open space and environmental protection areas. Popular destinations include DeYoung Park, Wilmot Gateway Park, and Rotary Community Park.
Wilmot Gateway Park connects directly to the paved Sammamish River Trail, which runs 10.1 miles between Bothell and Marymoor Park in Redmond. The city also owns the 53-acre Wood Trails property, where approximately one mile of soft-surface forest trails was improved in January 2025.
Buying Investment Property in Woodinville, WA
Woodinville offers single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, apartments, and properties with larger lots. However, the city’s relatively high purchase prices mean investors should carefully compare expected rent with mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, maintenance, HOA expenses, and potential vacancy.
As of June 2026, the reported median sale price in the broader Woodinville market was approximately $1,432,500. Homes sold in a median of 20 days, with an average sale-to-list price ratio of 98.1%. Because the Woodinville market includes a wide range of properties, from downtown condominiums to luxury and acreage homes, investors should rely on property-specific comparable sales.
Properties near downtown, major commuter routes, the Sammamish River Trail, schools, and local amenities may appeal to a broader renter pool. Investors should also verify whether a property is inside Woodinville city limits or in unincorporated King County before purchasing.
What can you expect to get for rent for a Woodinville investment property?
As of July 2026, Zillow reported an average asking rent of approximately $3,200 per month across all bedrooms and property types in Woodinville.
Recent asking-rent averages included:
- 1 bedroom: approximately $2,104 per month
- 2 bedrooms: approximately $2,663 per month
- 3 bedrooms: approximately $3,900 per month
- 4 bedrooms: approximately $4,500 per month
These figures are market snapshots rather than guaranteed rental values. Woodinville has a relatively small and varied rental inventory, so averages can change considerably depending on the listings available. Property size, condition, location, parking, pet policies, outdoor space, and proximity to employment centers should all be considered when establishing rent.
Where to Invest in Woodinville
Woodinville includes plenty of neighborhoods where you can choose to invest, however, each area has its own pros and cons. Buyers should evaluate each property for maintenance needed, potential rental income, and how easy the property will be to keep occupied. This will all be weighed against the cost to acquire and hold the property.
Woodinville Heights offers more in the way of multi-family homes and apartment complexes, as well as single-family homes, and has the advantage of being near the city center, making it easier to rent out units. Cottage Lake and Hollywood Hill are also desirable locations given their proximity to Wine Country and 522. West and East Wellington are excellent investment areas for anyone in search of single-family homes and condominiums.
What Makes a Good Investment
Property prices vary, although most buyers should determine how much they can afford to spend based on how much they have to spend, as well as the potential income of the property. While many people know how much they have to invest, or how much they want to invest, it is often difficult to decide if it is a good investment.
A complex with more units might cost more money, but because each unit is typically 1/4 of the cost, buyers can make up the differences much more quickly. Most buyers can evaluate a property for value, potential rent rates, and then choose a unit accordingly.
A rental property with a monthly income of $2,100, selling at the median price of $555,228 would take over 26 months of tenancy to pay off before considering bills, repairs, maintenance, and other fees, essentially meaning that it could take some four years to pay off.
Many lenders expect an average of 20% down, so it is important to keep in mind that you most likely need $60,000 to $100,000 in order to start off your investment.
Hiring a Professional Woodville Property Management Company
While you can manage a rental property on your own, you may want to consider hiring a professional Seattle-area property management company with experience in the Woodinville market, instead. In making this decision, you will consider personal preference, aversion to risk, budget, and the amount of time you have to dedicate yourself to the issues that may arise with property management. Managing a rental property effectively should be considered a part-time job.
There are a number of aspects to property management; tenant screening, lease preparation and signing, rent collection, and maintenance handling are just a few of the proper management-related issues. A professional property management company like SJA Property Management can relieve a rental property owner of all aspects of managing a property.
While it is true that you may be able to save more money by managing the property on your own, you may find that it is just not worth it. As an example, one month of a vacancy in your rental could easily consume the money you saved. A property management company like SJA property management would aggressively market your rental property likely leading to it being rented out more quickly than if you handled it yourself.
A property management company will also help you handle unique laws and ordinances. If you choose not to go with a property management company for your rental, you should plan to make yourself intimately aware of the content of the local ordinance as the risks and costs related to the violation of those can be substantial.
SJA Property Management understands that many of you, for financial or other reasons, will decide to manage your property on your own. If you are managing your own property and issues arise that you aren’t sure how to handle, please call us. Our team is more than happy to consult with you, free of charge, on whatever property management-related issue you are dealing with. We can be reached at info@sjapm.com or 425-658-1920.
For more detailed information on any of the issues discussed above, please contact one of our SJA Property Management professionals at 425-658-1920.
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Woodinville offers a mix of rental opportunities, from family homes to modern condos — and demand continues to grow. Here’s what property owners can expect:
$1,800 - $2,200/month
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$2,900 - $3,800/month
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