20828 86th Ave SE · Snohomish, WA 98296
Source: NWMLS · Real Broker LLC · Jack Duggan #NWM2594483
About this home
Multi-Award-Winning Venue + Home! Welcome to The Carey Gardens, a celebrated former wedding and event venue recognized as Best of the PNW, set across 4.75 beautifully developed acres. Thoughtfully planned for weddings, celebrations and gatherings, the property features mature gardens, mountain views and purpose-built spaces throughout. At the heart of the grounds is a custom NW home with 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and open living and dining spaces. The lower level offers a spacious rec room, wine cellar and abundant storage. Outside, nearly 1,800 sq ft of outdoor living connects established gardens with irrigation and lighting, greenhouse, raised beds, grape arbor, gazebo, firepit and approximately 8,500 sq ft of artificial turf. A spectacular 62’x84’ koi pond with fountain and deck creates a dramatic centerpiece, while a covered bar and multiple gathering areas make entertaining effortless. Event-focused improvements include a classic groom’s room with games, additional outbuildings, garden shed, bar and an extensive décor library. A 5-hole putting green adds another memorable touch, while the pastured north half offers additional potential. Secluded yet close to amenities, The Carey Gardens offers a rare opportunity to own a distinctive residence with the infrastructure, setting and proven history of a highly regarded wedding and event destination—ready for its next chapter.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Contemporary
- Stories
- 1 story
- Year built
- 1998
- Lot size
- 206,910 sq ft (4.75 acres)
- County
- Snohomish
- MLS #
- NWM2594483
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Loft, Pantry, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Dead End Street, High Voltage Line, Paved, Secluded
- Topography
- Level
- View
- Mountains, Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 3
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Carport
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 3
- Parking features
- Attached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Maltby
- Property tax
- $9,454 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Oct 13, 2026
- Days active
- 30
- Price per sq ft
- $800
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2012-09-12
- Sold$520,000
Schools
School district: Monroe
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Monroe High SchoolSchoolDigger 3 stars · Top 47% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Real Broker LLC
Listing agent: Jack Duggan.
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Data last updated 2026-10-15.