Snoqualmie Valley & Cascade Foothills · WA Broker #124611
From the final phases of Snoqualmie Ridge to new communities in North Bend, Carnation, and Duvall, the Valley is building again. Here is what is actually selling, what it costs, and what to know before you walk into a sales office without an advocate.
In Paul's words
I have lived and worked in the Snoqualmie Valley for years, and I have watched new neighborhoods take shape at every price point: the closing phases of Snoqualmie Ridge, townhomes at the base of Mount Si, and local builders putting up homes on farmland in Carnation and Duvall. I represent buyers in new construction from Snoqualmie to North Bend, and the first thing I tell them is this: the model home is beautiful, and it is still a negotiation.
My job is to make sure the builder's contract protects you, the incentives on the price sheet are actually the best offer, and the numbers at closing match the numbers on the pretty brochure. Bring me your shortlist of communities before you register at a sales office, and I will walk you through each one like a neighbor who reads builder contracts for a living.
Active communities to watch
The map changes every few months, so these are the communities Paul is watching in late 2026. Snoqualmie Ridge, the landmark master-planned community that began in the late 1990s, has wound toward its final phases: Timber Trails is the last neighborhood in the Ridge build-out, and after it sells, the Ridge is done.
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Tri Pointe Homes · Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie
The final neighborhood in the decades-long Snoqualmie Ridge build-out: craftsman single-family homes with the Ridge's parks, trails, and schools already in place. With the Ridge near its close, these are among the last new-build lots in the community.
From the mid-$900s · approximate, Oct 2026
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Murray Franklyn · Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie
A boutique collection of luxury homes backing to Ridge greenbelt that has sold through. As the Ridge finishes its final phases, near-complete homes and resales here are worth watching.
Sold out · watch resales
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Tri Pointe Homes · North Bend
Townhomes at the base of Mount Si along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail: three and four bedrooms with mountain views and trail access out the front door, minutes from I-90 and the pass commute.
From the $700s · approximate, Oct 2026
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William E. Buchan · North Bend
Buchan's Legacy Series: eleven farmhouse-style estate homes on level lots from about one to two and a half acres, with the finishes, garaging, and room to spread out that estate buyers expect.
From the low $2 millions · approximate, Oct 2026
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New Home Co. (Risewell Homes) · North Bend
Stacked-flat residences at the base of Mount Si that sold through as new inventory. The location next to trails and the river keeps resale units popular, so they surface from time to time.
Sold out · watch resales
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Duvall · marketed through Laura Faulkner Homes
Single-family homes with main-floor living and daylight basements, many framed for Valley views. Built by D.R. Horton and sold in Duvall through Laura Faulkner Homes.
From the low $900s · approximate, Oct 2026
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Local builder · Carnation & North Bend
A North Bend family builder working in the Valley for decades, currently selling move-in-ready homes in Carnation's Tolt Place and a small North Bend plat: substantial homes on generous lots, built by a local crew.
From the $1.2 millions · approximate, Oct 2026
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Pulte Homes · Downtown Carnation
New two-story townhomes right along Tolt Avenue in walkable downtown Carnation: 43 units with 2–3 bedrooms, roughly 1,057–1,557 sq ft, and about 1.5–2.5 baths. The setting is park-like with bike racks, and the shops, coffee, and groceries of downtown Carnation are steps away; the sales office is at 4200 Tolt Avenue. Confirm current pricing and availability with the builder.
From $499,990 · "from" pricing, Oct 2026
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MainVue Homes · Carnation
A large new community at 3660 Tolt Ave with roughly 140 homes in all, single-family and townhomes: 3–5 bedrooms, about 1,901–3,593 sq ft, near schools and the Tolt River. Model homes are open, with about 20 quick move-ins available right now. Confirm current pricing and availability with the builder.
From $689,995 · "from" pricing, Oct 2026Bring Paul your list and your timeline. He will tell you where the lots are, who is building what, and what to watch for, and he will register you as a represented buyer before you ever visit a sales office.
Book a consultationPrices shown are approximate "from" figures for base homes, noted as of October 2026, and they change constantly. Always confirm current pricing, lots, and availability with the builder or the community's own website. Community imagery is illustrative.
Six communities, one Valley
The Snoqualmie Valley is six distinct towns sharing one river, one school district, and one I-90 commute. Here is where the builders are in each.
The Ridge's closing chapter: Timber Trails is the last new neighborhood in the master plan.
The Valley's biggest cluster of new construction, from Mount Si townhomes to estate lots east of town.
85 Degrees by Pulte and Tolt River Terrace by MainVue are actively selling, plus local builder John Day Homes with move-in-ready homes on generous lots.
New single-family enclaves such as Skylit Ridge, plus townhomes and hobby-farm acreage.
Occasional new homes on larger lots; mostly resale, acreage, and river-country property.
Mostly resale and rural property, the smallest new-build footprint in the Valley.
Before you sign
None of this is meant to scare you off new construction. It is meant to make sure you walk in with the same information the builder's team has.
New home purchase agreements are written by the builder's attorneys to protect the builder: timelines, upgrade pricing, financing contingencies, and what happens when construction runs late. Paul has read dozens of these contracts across Valley developments, and he negotiates terms a direct buyer would never think to ask for.
Rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, and upgrade allowances sound like gifts, but they are line items with room baked in. Paul knows what builders actually offer a represented buyer, and he compares terms across phases and neighborhoods before you accept the first number.
New construction is not a warranty against faults. Crews vary, and the builder's final walkthrough is not an independent inspection. Paul schedules third-party inspections at the pre-drywall and final stages, and he makes sure the builder's response to findings is in the contract, not just conversation.
The price on the builder's sheet is rarely the price you pay. Lot premiums, structural and design upgrades, and closing costs stack up, and a brand-new build is often reassessed around closing time, which means property taxes worth planning for. Paul builds the real number before you fall for the model home.
Registration matters: once you sign in at a sales office as an unrepresented walk-in, the builder can decline to recognize your buyer's agent later. One short conversation before your first visit protects your leverage at every step after.
Take a look for yourself
These are external live searches, not feeds embedded on this page: each button opens the current new-home inventory for Snoqualmie and the Valley on a site that tracks it. Prices, availability, and phase status change by the day, so treat them as a starting point, then bring the list to Paul.
One conversation before you register can be worth thousands at closing, and it is free. Let's reconnect soon.
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