REAL ESTATE
ISSAQUAH NEIGHBORHOODS
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CENTRAL ISSAQUAH
With approximately nine of the City’s top 10 employer’s, including Costco’s global headquarters with 13,000 employees on the valley floor — Central Issaquah is the economic hub of the City.
Residential development is encouraged as mixed use in the Central Issaquah neighborhood, with the goal to create density as well as a vibrant and high-quality mixed-use urban environment — especially as the City plans for light rail and more growth. New development is a variety of scales, including one to five story buildings, while current residential areas include condo buildings, older homes, townhomes and duplexes.
Residents can easily find parking and have access to a multitude of goods and services within a short distance. Views of the Issaquah Alps surround the area, where some of the more iconic and frequented areas in Issaquah reside, such as Gilman Village and Boehm’s Chocolate.
A Green Necklace links community and neighborhood parks, riparian corridors, tree lined streets, active and passive plazas and other shared urban spaces in this neighborhood, as well.
ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS (URBAN VILLAGE)
Issaquah Highlands is an Urban Village that boasts Built Green neighborhoods, highly-rated schools, many recreational opportunities, open space, retail and public transit options.
The first residents moved into their homes in 1998. Today, Issaquah Highlands has over 4,000 homes, its own community center, Blakely Hall, a fire station, a hospital and thousands of preserved acres of open space, parks, trails and athletic amenities. The community is almost done growing, with about 20 acres of buildable land left for commercial development, retail and more homes.
Uniquely, the Highlands community owns Highlands Fiber Network, its own “to the home” optic communication system delivering data, voice and other advanced communications services to every home in Issaquah Highlands.
Also, Issaquah Highlands is a diverse community, and with help from the Highlands Council, it hosts 28 different community groups that are open to everyone and 130 community garden patches. Highlands Council produces many community events, including Highlands Day, which brings 5,000+ to a one-day festival promoting the community and connectivity to neighbors.
ISSAQUAH VALLEY
The Issaquah Valley is tucked at the bottom of Squak Mountain just outside of Central Issaquah and Olde Town.
This neighborhood houses Issaquah Valley Elementary, Eastside Fire and Rescue Headquarters and the King County Library Distribution Center — among a variety of residences with individual HOA’s.
Berntsen Park is a community gathering place, as well as Salmon Run Park and, notably, Confluence Park, which is in the heart of this community.
With views of the Issaquah Alps, this neighborhood has easy access to amenities both in Olde Town and Central Issaquah as well as easy access to public transportation.
MONTREUX
Montreux is a 260-acre master-planned community located on the northern slopes of Cougar Mountain and is governed by an HOA.
The neighborhood is mostly built out and consists of single-family homes — approximately half of the acreage is wooded and has been deeded to the homeowners as common areas.
A majority of the 247 homes enjoy views of Lake Sammamish and the Cascade Mountains, making Montreux reminiscent of its historic Swiss namesake overlooking Lake Geneva in Switzerland.
Montreux is close to the Cougar Mountain Zoological Park and has easy access to the Mountains to Sound Greenway.
NEWPORT
The Newport neighborhood is located to the west of SR 900 and south off I-90.
Mostly, residential uses and open space dominate the hillsides of this neighborhood, with the density focus being on the Central Issaquah sub-area, which includes mixed-use buildings, landscaping and street improvements, with some exceptions.
A variety of apartments, single-family homes, condos and townhouses comprise this neighborhood, most with their own individual HOAs.
The Newport Way Northwest Corridor crosses over the iconic Tibbetts Creek and serves as a connector with the Mountains to Sound Greenway; it’s also within walking distance to Tibbetts Valley Park, a city-wide recreational facility, and the SR900 Park and Ride.
Along the corridor is a trailhead managed and owned by King County that allows for trail access into the Cougar Mountain open space.
NORTH ISSAQUAH
The North Issaquah neighborhood is located primarily on the valley floor, on the north side of I-90.
Residential neighborhoods include Overdale Park, Rivenwood, University House, a retirement community, along with other condo and townhome developments with individual HOAs. There is also a strong retail industry with a variety of businesses within a few minute’s drive or walk for some.
North Issaquah has panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and boasts easy access to Lake Sammamish State Park and is close to the popular Duthie Hill Park for mountain bike enthusiasts.
In addition to easy lake access, North Issaquah also has a variety of trails throughout and provides an easy connection to the popular East Lake Sammamish Trail that connects Issaquah all the way to Redmond.
OLDE TOWN
When many visitors think of Issaquah, the Olde Town neighborhood is likely the first image that comes to mind. The Olde Town neighborhood is a neighborhood that predates the suburban, car-oriented form of other parts of the city — thus adding to its tight-knit feel, small-town charm and authenticity.
Businesses are viable and provide daily services to those who live and work here. Olde Town is also a vibrant, attractive, regional destination comprised of small-scale businesses — most are housed in buildings that are made of traditional architecture and comprise the historic downtown of our City.
Olde Town is easily, safely and comfortably traveled by car, bus, bicycle or foot. It boasts places to connect with the environment, cultural and civic interests, historic roots and a place where the views of the surrounding mountains are prominent. Some of the highlights in Olde Town are Gas Station Blues, the 4th of July parade and Salmon Days in October.
PROVIDENCE POINT
Providence Point is spread over 161 rolling acres of natural and landscaped beauty in the Cascade foothills, overlooking nearby Lake Sammamish and the scenic Issaquah valley, bordered by the Laughing Jacobs Creek. The neighborhood is comprised of an active community of adults 55 and older.
Providence Point offers amenities and activities that keep residents active and engaged in a natural environment that fosters relaxation and outdoor recreation.
The Providence Point Community is composed of seven distinctive villages offering different home choices, architectural styles and designs that fit a variety of needs. Many social activities are centered on the villages, fostering an active community life among friendly neighbors. Common to all of them, however, is the beautiful landscaping, miles of walking trails and easy access to all community amenities.
SQUAK MOUNTAIN
Squak Mountain is the closest of the three mountains to downtown Issaquah, and while a portion of it is the forested 1,570-acre Squak Mountain State Park with equestrian and hiking trails, there is a large, well-developed residential area.
There are a few larger neighborhoods on Squak Mountain that are governed by an HOA — leaving other residents without an organized HOA.
Squak Mountain is well-known for towering evergreen trees that not only add to the natural beauty but also create privacy and sound barriers for neighbors.
There is a diversity of homes and lots in the area, along with many of the streets named after mountains. The neighborhood has a main road that leads into a few dead-end streets that help reduce traffic and add to the quiet nature of the area.
The neighborhood also has a wide range of views as well with views of Lake Sammamish, downtown Issaquah or forest views, and some on wooded lots. The older development started in the 1960s and 1970s with newer development continuing.
SYCAMORE
The Sycamore neighborhood is located on both sides of Front Street South (Issaquah/Hobart Road S.E.), at the southern edge of the city limits, nestled in the foothills between Tiger Mountain and Squak Mountain of the Issaquah Alps.
Primarily the neighborhood consists of single-family homes on large lots, with many native trees and shrubbery throughout. The neighborhood on the west side of Front Street South is built around the iconic Issaquah Creek, which supports the native Coho, Chinook and Sockeye Salmon that Issaquah is well known for. The Sycamore neighborhood has matured for the last 30 years, and a large expansion of the neighborhood is constrained by steep slopes and wetlands.
Sycamore boasts easy access into Olde Town Issaquah, is located close to schools, is close to the Squak Valley Park and to the well-known and highly trafficked Poo-Poo Point Trail Head a few miles south on Front Street South (Issaquah/Hobart Road S.E.).
TALUS (URBAN VILLAGE)
The Talus community is a 630-acre master-planned community nestled on scenic Cougar Mountain, part of the Issaquah Alps, and is governed by the Talus Residential Association.
The community has access to a trail network of about 200 miles and a nature preserve of more than 20,000 acres. The neighborhood’s Harvey Manning Park serves as the hub for community activities such as National Night Out and the annual Talus Easter Egg Hunt.
Along with a variety of home choices and various nature-centric neighborhoods, the Talus neighborhood also has a retirement community called Timber Ridge, which provides independent care and assisted living to adults 55 and older.
The Issaquah real estate market is among the most competitive in the Seattle metro area.
The architectural styles of homes are quite diverse, and examples of this diversity can be seen in everything from the charming and historic houses in the original town, the lush mountain-setting of Talus, to the urban vibe of the Issaquah Highlands condos and townhomes and the 3,000+ single-family homes, condos, townhomes and apartments in the City of Sammamish.
Issaquah Community Highlights:
• Award-winning Issaquah School District
• Easy access to I90 and Seattle/Bellevue
• Swedish Medical Center and Hospital complex
• Views of Lake Sammamish and surrounding mountains
• Houses, townhomes and condos in many different price ranges
• Extensive Issaquah retail centers and business services
• Active calendar of Issaquah community events at VisitIssaquahWA.com
