Real Estate • September 18, 2024

Our Favorite Local Pumpkin Patches

by Windermere MI

Grab your boots, pack a thermos…it’s time to choose those perfect Halloween pumpkins! This year, why not explore a new town and make your pumpkin patch experience a true adventure? All of these farms are open every weekend in October, and some are open on weekdays too. Some even welcome your furry family members on a leash. Scroll down for the full scoop!

Eastside | North of Seattle | South of Seattle

Eastside

Fletcher Farm
Dog-friendly with a scavenger hunt, farm animal zoo, storybook trail, mini-golf, photo stations, and junior corn maze for the little ones. End of season Halloween Bash, too!

Open Sat & Sun, 11a-6p | Every weekend from 9/28-10/27

18712 SE May Valley Road | Issaquah
fletcherfarmevents@gmail.com
fletcherfarmissaquah.com

Jubilee Farm
Hay rides, food trucks, animals, barn store, & hot apple cider.

Open Sat & Sun, 10a-5p | Every weekend in October

229 W Snoqualmie River Rd NE | Carnation
(425) 222-4558
jubileefarm.org

Novelty Hill Farm
Dog-friendly! Corn maze, farm critters, trike track, hay mow, & picnic/fire pit rentals.

Open Fridays, 3-6p & Sat/Sun, 10a-5p | 9/27-10/27

26617 NE 124th Street | Duvall
(425) 788-2416
noveltyhillfarm.com

Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center
Live music, face painting, clue hunt, hay rides, mini pumpkin painting, living playground, kids’ farm tours, & apple slingshot.

Sat, 10/19 & Sun, 10/20 | 10a-4p

10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd. NE | Carnation
(425) 788-1134
oxbow.org/oxtober

Remlinger Farms
25 rides & attractions for children (including a train, carousel, & mini roller-coaster!), pony rides, apple cannon, cafe, & brewery with 20 choices on tap.

Open Sat & Sun, 10:30a-4:30p | Every weekend from 9/28-10/27

32610 NE 32nd Street | Carnation, WA
(425) 333-4135
remlingerfarms.com

Serres Farm
Mini train rides, corn maze and a dazzling variety of specialty pumpkins.

Open Sat & Sun, 9a-5p | Every weekend in October

20306 NE 50th St | Redmond, WA
(425) 868-3017
serresfarm.com/pumpkin-patch

Two Brothers Pumpkins at Game Haven Farm
Farm animals and an eerie number of well-attired scarecrows.

Open 9:30a-6p | Every weekend in October

7110 310th Avenue NE | Carnation, WA
(425) 333-4313
facebook.com/twobrotherspumpkins

North of Seattle

Bailey Vegetables
U-pick apples and kids play area with hay run, farm trikes & sandbox. Weekend kettle corn, cider and donuts, too!

Open Weekends, 10a-5:30p & Weekdays 12-5:30p | Late September-October

12698 Springhetti Rd | Snohomish
(360) 568-8826
baileyveg.com/pumpkin-patch

Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm
12-acre corn maze, 2 kids’ mazes, play barn, hay rides, trike track, & apple cannon. Fire pit rentals for private groups, too!

Open Daily, 10a-7p (Last entry @5p) | 9/14-10/31

10917 Elliott Road | Snohomish
(360) 668-2506
bobscorn.com/Pumpkins

Carleton Farm
Corn maze, play area, jump pad, paintball shooting gallery, apple cannons, hay rides, & kids’ bucket train.

Open M-Sa, 10a-6p & Sun, 10a-5p | 9/28-10/31

630 Sunnyside Blvd SE | Lake Stevens, WA
(425) 343-4963
carletonfarm.com

Craven Farm
15-acre corn maze, kids maze, axe throwing, farm animals, mini golf, cow train, foosball, apple cannon, espresso, cider donuts, & scarecrow making. Fire pit rentals and special dog-friendly days, too!

Open Fri-Sun, 9:30a-6p | 9/14-9/30
Open Wed-Sun, 9:30a-6p | 10/1-10/27

13817 Short School Road | Snohomish
(360) 568-2601
cravenfarm.com/fall-festival

Fairbank Animal & Pumpkin Farm
Lots of baby animals, corn “maize maze,” tiny tot hay tunnel, toy duck races, photo boards, & veggie garden.

Open 10a-5p | Every weekend in October

15308 52nd Ave W | Edmonds
(425) 743-3694
fairbankfarm.com

Stocker Farms
30+ attractions including a mega slide, giant jumping pillow, tire mountain, epic play area, zip line, corn maze, pumpkin cannon, & more. The farm’s evil twin, Stalker Farms, comes out at night.

Open Daily 10a-6p (Last entry @5p) | September 21, 22, 28, & 30 | October 1-31

8705 Marsh Rd | Snohomish
(360) 568-7391
stockerfarms.com

Swans Trail Farms
Washington State corn maze, kids corn maze, petting farm, wagon rides, big slides, zip lines, u-pick apple orchard & live duck races.

Open Daily 10a-6p (Last entry @5p) | 9/14-10/31

7301 Rivershore Rd | Snohomish
(425) 330-3084
swanstrailfarms.com

South of Seattle

Carpinito Brothers Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Rubber duck races, hay slides, corn pit, farm animals, hay maze, & corn maze.

Open Daily 9a-6p (or until dusk) | 9/27-10/31

Pumpkin Patch: 27508 W Valley Hwy N | Kent
Farm Fun Yard: 6720 S 277th St | Kent
(206) 786-4011
carpinito.com

Maris Farms
Racing pigs & ducks, mega slide, corn maze, jump pillow, animals, zip lines, rides, plus the creepy “Haunted Woods” complete with zombies and homicidal maniacs.

Open Fri-Sat 10a-10p, Sun 10a-7p | 9/28-10/27

25001 Sumner-Buckley Highway | Buckley
(253) 862-2848
marisfarms.com

Mosby Farms
Dog-friendly! Corn maze and fresh farm market.

Open Daily 10a-5:30p | 9/28-10/30

3104 SE Auburn-Black Diamond Rd | Auburn
(253) 939-7666
mosbyfarm.com/pumpkinpatch

Spooner Farms
Corn maze, pumpkin sling shot, speedway, farm animals, caramel apples, & roasted corn.

Open Daily 9a-6p | 9/28-10/31

9710 State Route 162 East | Puyallup
(253) 840-2059
spoonerberries.com

Thomasson Family Farm
Laser tag, corn maze, play barn, farm animals, slides, duck races, trike track, apple slingshot, and giant Jenga & Connect 4.

Open Daily 9:30a-5:30p | 9/28-10/30

38223 236th Avenue SE | Enumclaw
contactus@thomassonfamilyfarm.com
thomassonfarm.com

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Community • Real Estate • February 10, 2023

Property Tax Relief Programs in King County

by Windermere MI

King County Property Tax Relief for Low-Income, Senior/Disabled Homeowners

More than 26,000 low-income seniors and disabled people in King County who qualify for a tax exemption haven’t claimed it…are you or your family member one of them?

If you are homeowner, make $58k or less per year, and are either age 61+ or retired due to disability, there is a good chance you qualify. You can even retroactively apply for the exemption for the prior 3 years!

Scroll down for details on this exemption plus 4 other property tax relief programs that King County offers.

In another county? Here is the full list of income thresholds for every county in Washington State, and here is another link to view the programs each county offers.

Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption

WHAT IS IT?

A reduction in King County property tax for seniors, people with disabilities, and disabled veterans.

WHO QUALIFIES?

Seniors age 61+

Those who cannot work due to a disability

Veterans with service-related disabilities

YOU MUST…

Own your home
Have occupied it as a primary residence at least 6 months out of the year

INCOME LIMIT

$58,423 maximum annual household income in the previous year

WAYS TO APPLY

Click here to apply online
Call 206-296-3920
Ask your local senior center if they help with applications

Senior/Disabled Property Tax Deferral

WHAT IS IT?

The ability for seniors & disabled people to defer unpaid property tax/special assessments, including back taxes for as long as you’ve owned the home. Deferred taxes + any accumulated interest then become a lien on the property until it’s repaid.

WHO QUALIFIES?

Seniors age 60+

Those who cannot work due to a physical disability

YOU MUST…

Own your home and have lived in it for more than 9 months in a calendar year
Meet an equity requirement

INCOME LIMIT

$67,411 maximum annual household disposable income

HOW TO APPLY

Call 206-263-2338

MORE TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS…

Limited Income Deferral

WHAT IS IT?

The ability to defer the second installment of your property taxes/special assessments (normally due October 31st) if you are a low-income homeowner. The deferred taxes plus interest become a lien on the property until they’re repaid.

YOU MUST…

Have owned your property for 5 years
Be living in the home as of January 1st of the application year AND more than 9 months during that year
Meet an equity retirement
Have already paid the first half of your taxes (due April 30th)

INCOME LIMIT

$57,000 maximum annual household income in the previous year

HOW TO APPLY

Call 206-263-2338

Homeowner Improvement Exemption

WHAT IS IT?

Relief from tax increases caused by major additions or remodels.

YOU MUST…

Own a detached single family dwelling (including mobile homes)
File your claim for exemption with the assessor BEFORE construction is complete

HOW TO APPLY

Call 206-263-2338

Flood & Storm Damage Property Tax Reduction

WHAT IS IT?

Tax relief for property damaged by something beyond the owner’s control. Eligible properties receive a reduction of assessed value resulting in lower property taxes. In addition, taxpayers can receive an exemption to keep taxes lower for the 3 years after they rebuild.

YOU MUST…

Have your property on the assessment roll as of January 1st in the year it was damaged
Have property that was destroyed, OR was in a declared disaster area and reduced in value by more than 20% as a result of the disaster

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a Destroyed Property Claim Form and file it with King County Dept of Assessments within 3 years of the damaging event
Call 206-263-2332 with questions

For more information on any of these programs, visit the King County Assessor’s tax relief page. You can also find info for other counties on the WA Dept of Revenue website.