Q: Can I live at the Millwright District in Everett?
A: The Millwright District’s 300+ waterfront apartments are currently under construction, with the first units targeted to deliver in 2026. The project is being developed by Lincoln Property Company (LPC West) under a ground lease with the Port of Everett. Watch portofeverett.com and lincolnapartments.com for leasing announcements as the delivery date approaches.

Living at the Millwright District: What Everett’s New Waterfront Apartments Mean for People Moving to the City

People researching a move to Everett face a problem: most of the content about the city describes what it was, not what it’s becoming. The Millwright District is the clearest example of that gap. It represents the most significant new residential option Everett has produced in a generation — waterfront apartments, minutes from downtown, in a neighborhood being built from scratch with urban amenities designed in from the start.

If you’re considering relocating to the Everett area, here’s what the Millwright District is, how it compares to other Snohomish County options, and what to watch for as leasing approaches.

What You’re Actually Getting

The Millwright District is the second phase of the Port of Everett’s Waterfront Place development — a 10-acre mixed-use neighborhood on Everett’s working waterfront, developed by Lincoln Property Company (LPC West). The residential component is 300+ apartment units situated on the marina edge.

What makes this different from the typical Snohomish County apartment complex:

True waterfront location. Not “near the water” — on it. The marina is the neighbor, not a marketing description.
Walkable restaurant district already operating. Restaurant Row at Phase 1 of Waterfront Place is immediately adjacent — Tapped Public House (opened March 2026), The Net Shed Fish Market and Kitchen (opened December 2025), Rustic Cork, and Marina Azul Cocina coming in 2026.
Designed neighborhood, not retrofitted. Timberman Trails, Champfer Woornerf (a “living street” for events and pop-up markets), and public realm features are designed in. This is walkable by intention, not accident.
Urban energy with Pacific Northwest character. The Millwright District’s design draws on the site’s lumber mill heritage — the workman’s clocktower, the industrial architectural references — making it feel rooted in Everett’s specific history rather than generic new development.

How It Compares to Other Everett Neighborhoods

Everett has distinct neighborhoods with different profiles. The Millwright District won’t be the right fit for everyone, but it’s clearly differentiated from the alternatives:

Bayside (Everett’s historic core) is Everett’s most walkable existing neighborhood — Victorian homes, Clark Park, Grand Avenue views, strong community feel. It’s established and charming. The Millwright District is newer construction with waterfront access that Bayside doesn’t have.

South Everett is practical — close to Boeing’s factory and NAVSTA Everett, strong transit access, varied housing stock. It’s a commuter neighborhood. The Millwright District is a lifestyle neighborhood.

Silver Lake (southeast Everett) is suburban and family-oriented, with access to the actual lake and connected parks. The Millwright District is urban — no yards, but walking distance to the marina.

The apartment market in Snohomish County is tight. Everett’s housing market has a median sale price around $547,000 as of April 2026, and quality rentals with waterfront access simply don’t exist at the scale the Millwright District will provide. For people relocating from Seattle who want urban amenities at Snohomish County prices, this is a new option.

The Everett-Seattle Comparison

Everett is 30 miles north of Seattle. For people moving from Seattle or comparing Everett against Seattle-area options:

Cost: Snohomish County rents run significantly lower than Seattle for comparable quality. Waterfront apartments in Seattle’s South Lake Union or Capitol Hill neighborhoods command premiums that Everett waterfront won’t. The Millwright District will be premium by Everett standards but likely well below Seattle waterfront pricing.

Commute: Seattle commutes from Everett via I-5 range from 30-60+ minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Sound Transit Sounder North service runs limited trips. The 2037 Everett Link Extension, if it opens on schedule, will be a game-changer for the Seattle commute from Everett — but that’s 11 years away. Plan your commute based on 2026 reality, not 2037 projections.

Employment base: If you work at Boeing (Everett factory), NAVSTA Everett, or the growing cluster of Paine Field employers, the commute math strongly favors Everett. If you commute to Seattle daily, the calculus is more nuanced.

What’s Nearby: The Millwright District’s Immediate Context

Within walking distance or a short drive from the Millwright District’s waterfront location:

Restaurant Row at Waterfront Place (immediate neighbor)
Port of Everett Marina — kayak rentals, boat tours, boat access
Downtown Everett (10-15 min walk along Grand Avenue waterfront trail) — Historic Everett Theatre, boutique shops, Grand Avenue restaurants
Angel of the Winds Arena (downtown Everett) — Everett Silvertips hockey, AEW wrestling, concerts
Forest Park (10 min drive) — 197 acres, trails, free animal farm
Everett Community College (10 min) — continuing education, athletic events

When to Watch for Leasing Announcements

Lincoln Property Company manages leasing for its residential developments through its LPC Living platform (also operating as LPC West residential). As units approach delivery, leasing information typically appears on the developer’s website and through major apartment listing platforms (Apartments.com, Zillow, etc.).

The Port of Everett’s website (portofeverett.com) and Waterfront Place’s official channels are the authoritative sources for project status updates. Given the 2026 first-delivery target, leasing inquiries and waitlist opportunities may open in mid-2026.

Frequently Asked Questions for People Considering the Millwright District

Q: When will Millwright District apartments be available to rent?
A: The first units are targeted to deliver in 2026. Specific leasing timelines have not been publicly announced. Monitor portofeverett.com and Lincoln Property Company’s residential platforms for announcements.

Q: Is there parking at the Millwright District?
A: Specific parking details for the Millwright District residential buildings have not been publicly released. Urban waterfront developments of this type typically include structured parking as part of the development program. Confirm with the developer as leasing approaches.

Q: What are the schools like near the Millwright District?
A: The Millwright District falls within the Everett School District. The district has a range of elementary, middle, and high school options; specific school assignments depend on exact address. For families with school-aged children, confirm school boundaries through the Everett School District before committing to an address.

Q: How do I get to Seattle from the Millwright District without a car?
A: Everett Station (10-15 min walk from the waterfront) is served by Community Transit (CT), Sound Transit Sounder North, and ST Express buses. Sounder North provides limited direct Seattle service; CT and ST Express provide more frequent connections. The 2037 Everett Link Extension would add light rail service.

Q: Will there be affordable units at the Millwright District?
A: No public affordability set-aside has been announced for the Millwright District’s residential units. The development is market-rate under a private ground lease with the Port of Everett.