Real Estate Spotlight: Roslyn
Roslyn is a charming historical mining town in Central Washington about 80 miles southeast of Seattle in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Roslyn and neighboring Cle Elum are popular locales for vacation homes, due to their proximity to lakes, rivers, and all kinds of outdoor recreation. Moreover, Roslyn is on the dry side of the Cascades, and as a result its climate is much warmer and sunnier than Seattle’s. In addition, the winter weather is colder allowing visitors to play in the snow when Seattle is usually rainy. As a result, the Suncadia resort is a large second home community just outside of Roslyn and has brought a ton of people to the area.
Roslyn Real Estate
Suncadia Homes & Condos
Suncadia is a world-class resort area just outside of Roslyn
History
Roslyn began as a mining town in the 1880’s. Thus its population boomed until the early 20th Century, and the area was home to an ethnically diverse population of workers. The last of its coal mines shut down in 1963, but remnants of the industry are still on display in the town today. Roslyn’s claim to fame in the 1990’s was its role as the backdrop for the TV show “Northern Exposure,” and tourists flocked to the area. The city’s population has been on the rise since 2000.
Roslyn Labor Day 1922
Points of Interest
Roslyn is designated as a National Historic District. Therefore it maintains strict historical preservation standards. These standards serve to maintain the beauty and uniqueness of the town’s small downtown area. To honor its coal-mining heritage, Roslyn hosts Coal Miner Days each Labor Day weekend. Home to favorites such as the Brick Tavern, the Roslyn Cafe, and the Roslyn Theater, the town is a popular tourist destination and sought-after place to own a home. In addition, the back drop of the town includes the mountain, forest, rivers, and lakes so there is never a lack of outdoor activities to do. Ride Roslyn rents bikes to visitors and has been active with other groups to create more trails. Nevertheless, many existing trails already exist including the old railroad right of way.
The hills above Roslyn looking back over the neighboring town of Ronald, Lake Cle Eum, and nearby mountains
Residential Real Estate Market Report
This report focuses on the homes within the Roslyn city limits and does not include Suncadia (see below)
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