Issaquah Real Estate
History
Initially a small mining town, Issaquah has changed both in its appearance and economic focus. After the Boeing Company and Microsoft moved into nearby cities, the town became a large base for many high tech business professionals, creating a booming Issaquah real estate market.
Description
The city of Issaquah is surrounded on three sides by the Issaquah Alps: Cougar Mountain on the west, Squak Mountain to the south, and Tiger Mountain to the east. Located to the north is Lake Sammamish, a local favorite for swimming and boating in the summertime and a very desirable area for new Seattle-Eastside property development.
Residents
Many Issaquah residents are in the middle to upper income brackets. This predominantly bedroom community to Bellevue and Seattle is a hotspot for prime Lake Sammamish real estate. Resting on a plateau, many of the residents enjoy quiet relaxation within the multitude of trees and wooded areas.
Housing
Issaquah, WA real estate, also known as Sammamish, WA real estate, is comprised mostly of single-family dwellings located in newly built, planned communities. An Issaquah, WA home for sale usually starts around $300,000 and tops out in the low millions.
Activities
Issaquah hosts an international, award-winning Salmon Days Festival for two days during the first week in October. The nearby Cougar Mountain Zoo attracts many local families and visitors. Downtown Issaquah is home to Gilman Village, encompassing many retail shops, and is an attractive shopping destination for local residents and visitors. With all these amenities located in town, and with convenient access to Redmond and Bellevue, purchasing a home for sale in Issaquah is money well spent. |
