Your Guide to Buying a Home in Medina, WA

Buying a Home in Medina, Washington

Medina is located in King County

In 1891, Mr. T. L. Dabney built the first landing in Medina on what later became known as Dabney Point. The landing was directly across from the Leschi Park landing and it became the main crossing point for settlers to enter "the Points Country".

As the community around the landing began to increase, local residents wanted to give it a distinct name. A community meeting was held and three women were appointed to select a name for the community. Mrs. Flora Beloti's choice was the name selected. She had decided on the name "Medeena", after the celebrated Arabian city. Dabney was offended, he wanted it named "Floridine". Consequently, he built a large "Floridine" sign and placed it in the water beside the landing. The next evening when he came home from working in Seattle, he found his sign had been replaced by a "Medeena" sign. He promptly took it down and put his sign back up.

This feud continued for several days, with Dabney replacing the "Medeena" sign each evening when he would return from work. The ladies prevailed. Dabney eventually tired and left the "Medeena" sign up. In 1910, Walter Hoggenstein, a prominent Seattle grocer, decided to open a grocery store in Medina. He purchased a building for $2,200 and began the first and only store on the Points. That same year a post office was established in the back of his store.

Today, this comunnitiy remains a beautiful area with historic roots. Make Medina your home today!