Area guide · Hobart, WA 98025
Living in Hobart
Acreage, pastures, and wildlife in the yard, a few minutes from Maple Valley. Here is what everyday life in Hobart looks like, and what buyers should know about rural property.
Hobart is so peaceful. Most homes are on acreage, and you see wildlife almost every day. Lots of people keep pigs, goats, chickens, or horses. Everyone loves the Hobart market, which still has old-school gas pumps. The elementary school is nostalgic, since it used to be the high school. And you can find huckleberries, blackberries, and salmonberries growing wild.
Jody Guerra · REALTOR®, John L. Scott
| Location | Unincorporated, northeast of Maple Valley |
|---|---|
| ZIP code | 98025 |
| Homes | About 2,400 across the area |
| Median year built | 1985 |
| Typical lots | About 1 to 10 acres (approximate, from listings) |
| Water and sewer | Mostly private septic and individual or shared wells |
| HOA | Generally no |
| Outdoors | Cedar River, Taylor Mountain |
Good to know before you buy
Well and septic
Most properties have their own septic system and an individual or shared well. City water is uncommon, except in a few areas like Highlands of Cedar River. Ask for well and septic details on any home.
Winter roads
Expect lots of rain. Snow usually comes once or twice a year and lasts a week at most. Plows mostly stick to main roads, so side roads can stay snowy unless a neighbor has a tractor.
Lot sizes
Most lots are large, often about 1 to 10 acres. A few neighborhoods have smaller lots.
Wildlife
Deer and elk are regular visitors. Black bears are known to check neighborhood trash cans, so plan on keeping trash secured.
Schools
Most addresses are in the Tahoma School District, and some are in the Issaquah School District. Confirm the district for each address.
What is it like to live in Hobart, WA?
Hobart is a quiet, rural area just northeast of Maple Valley. Most homes sit on acreage, wildlife sightings are part of everyday life, and many properties have room for horses, goats, chickens, or other farm animals.
Do homes in Hobart have city water and sewer?
Most Hobart properties use their own septic system and either an individual or shared well. City water is uncommon, though some areas, like Highlands of Cedar River, have it. Ask about the well and septic for any property you consider.
What wildlife will you see in Hobart?
Deer and elk are common, often right in pastures and yards. Black bears also visit neighborhoods and are known to get into trash cans, so it helps to keep trash secured.
What are winters like in Hobart?
Mostly rainy. Snow usually comes once or twice a year and typically lasts a week at most. When it snows, plows generally stick to the main roads, so side roads may stay snowy for a few days.
Are lots large in Hobart?
Most are. Lots of about 1 to 10 acres are common (approximate, from listings), though some neighborhoods have smaller lots.
What school district is Hobart in?
Most Hobart addresses are in the Tahoma School District, but some are in the Issaquah School District. Always confirm the district for a specific address.
A little history
Loggers settled Hobart in 1879 and first called it Vine Maple Valley. The 1903 post office was named for Vice President Garret Hobart, and a coal mine operated here until 1947.
Home counts and lot sizes are approximate, from listings. Always confirm water, septic, and school district details for a specific property.
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Let's walk the land together
Rural property comes with its own questions, from wells to winter access. Jody Guerra helps buyers and sellers in Hobart and Maple Valley, in English or Spanish.