Kirkland Real Estate

The city of Kirkland is located in north King County along the shores of Lake Washington. There are many reasons why living in Kirkland is so desirable. Its downtown area, diverse neighborhoods, well-developed parks system, and outstanding school district are just some examples.

The city has one of the most active downtown districts in the state. Its waterfront location offers miles of sidewalk along the water's edge – an extremely popular route with walkers and joggers. Restaurants, bars, and coffee shops are intertwined with specialty boutiques and art galleries. And the Kirkland Performance Center draws big-name entertainment.

Distinct neighborhoods within the city of Kirkland have unique attributes and varying housing prices. Kirkland residents typically have high incomes. But don't let this deter you from considering Kirkland real estate. A multiple listing search of three-bedroom, two bath homes starts in the low $300,000's. The average sales price for a home in Kirland was $457,069 in February 2006.

Bridle Trails State Park is the largest park in Kirkland. Touted as the “only park of its kind west of the Mississippi,” it supports the area equestrians with show arenas, 28 miles of equestrian trails, and some 500 acres of woodland. Kirkland also has many other waterfront and neighborhood parks that offer swimming, sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic facilities.

Kirkland has one of the best school districts in the state. The 23,000 students of the Lake Washington School District regularly test well above the national averages. Youth athletics play a big part in the Kirkland community, garnering significant support from the families that live here.

Kirkland's quick access to Interstate 405 and Highway 520 make the commute to Seattle, Bellevue, or Redmond a common occurrence. Buying a home in Kirkland is a sound investment. With all that the community has to offer, Kirkland real estate values are sure to appreciate.

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