F.A.Q. (frequently asked questions)

Q. Where is Sharingwood? How long does it take to get there?

A. From downtown Seattle with no traffic it is 35 minutes drive. From the I-90/I-405 intersection it is 27 minutes drive. From 520/I-405 intersection it is 23 minutes drive. When there is traffic on a bad rainy day, it may take up to an hour to get to downtown Seattle. Currently, they are expanding the WA-522 highway to make it 4 lanes with an overpass at the Sharingwood exit. When this is complete, it should decrease times for returning to Sharingwood from King County. From Snohomish County locations, Sharingwood is 12 minutes from Monroe (with no traffic), and about 25 minutes from Everett. Despite it's Snohomish, WA address, Sharingwood is about 20 minutes from Snohomish City.

Q. How is Sharingwood different than any other neighborhood.

A. Each person would probably answer this question differently. In general, Sharingwood is a close community where you quickly start to know everyone. Participation in the community is expected, though the nature of such participation varies greatly between individuals. Sharingwood has general meetings once a month where decisions are made and issues are brought up for resolution. Sharingwood also has a variety of teams that take care of managing various aspects of the community (i.e. landscape, gardening, common-house, maintenance, green-belt, social activities, kids activities, facilitation).

Q. What schools are available for kids who live in Sharingwood?

A. The public schools that serve Sharingwood are Maltby Elementary, Hidden River Middle School (in Maltby), and Monroe High School. Several children also go to "The Attic", a private 3-day a week school in Woodinville. Several parents also home school and there is a supportive home-schooling culture within Sharingwood.

Q. How much does it cost to live in Sharingwood?

A. Most of the houses sell for between $250k and $500k. Rentals go for between $500/mo for the smallest apts, up to $1700 for entire houses.

Q. What cities are near Sharingwood?

A. Sharingwood is located in a "rural fringe" of Seattle, area outside of any town limits. The closest towns are Woodinville (about 20 minutes to the SW), Monroe (about 20 minutes to the NE), and Snohomish (about 20 minutes to the NW). Woodinville (pop. 9,000) is home to a variety of stores and several wineries (incl. Chateau Ste. Michelle), and generally has higher real estate prices than the other towns. Monroe (pop. 14,000) also has a variety of stores (mainly along the hwy 2 corridor) and rural, mountainous surroundings. It is home to the Evergreen State Fair each year (complete with farm animals, etc.).  Snohomish (pop. 8,000) is a more historical town, with Victorian mansions and quaint shops. It bills itself as "The Antique Capital", with many antique shops. The town is surrounded by farmland, and the drive there is relaxing. Seattle and it's suburbs - Bellevue, Redmond & Kirkland are 25-35 minutes away. Everett is also within 30 minutes.

Q. What medical facilities are nearby?

A. The nearest hospital is in Monroe (Valley General Hospital). The next closest hospital is in Kirkland, the town just south of Woodinville (Evergreen Hospital). This is a larger hospital with a other medical offices in the immediate area (e.g., specialists). Other healthcare providers (like pediatricians, general practitioners, and dentists) can be found in Woodinville, Monroe, and Snohomish.

Q. What recreational amenities are nearby Sharingwood?

A. Sharingwood is very close to the Skykomish River Watershed area, which offers awesome outdoor potential. It is about 60 minutes to Snoqualmie Pass for Skiing in the Winter and about the same to Stevens Pass for Skiing and hiking. For indoor activities, there is a YMCA about 15 minutes away in Bothell and an Allstar Fitness club about 10 minutes away in Woodinville. Both of these are membership based, and have exercise equipment and swimming pools.

Q. Is there any political or religious affiliation across the Sharingwood community?

A. No. There is no community wide affiliation, nor is Sharingwood organized around political or religious activities.