Homes for Sale in Kirkland, WA

A popular city on the eastside of Seattle with a steadily growing population, there are many homes for sale in Kirkland, WA. Homebuyers are drawn to the city for its lively, downtown area packed with restaurants and shops and for its stunning Lake Washington views.

Families move to Kirkland for its highly rated public schools and its many, family-friendly public parks.

Professionals often choose to live in Kirkland to work at the branch offices of tech companies, IBM, Google and Microsoft.

Empty nesters and singles are attracted to Kirkland for its restaurant and bar scene and the many cultural events hosted in the area each year (the city's Oktoberfest celebration is considered one of the best in the state).

Location

Kirkland is a city on the eastside of Lake Washington. It is bordered by Redmond to the east, Bellevue to the south and Kenmore, Bothell and Woodinville to the north. Many enjoy spending time in downtown Kirkland for its lakeside location. Popular neighborhoods in Kirkland include: Juanita, Totem Lake, and Rose Hill.

About the Homes For Sale in Kirkland, WA

A handful of Kirkland homes, developed by the Kirkland Land and Improvement Company, date back to 1889. However, the majority of homes in the city were built between the 1960s and early 2000s. Kirkland homes tend to be larger than their Seattle counterparts with, on average, 3 to 5 bedrooms. Check out the listings of homes for sale in Kirkland, WA above.

Single Family Homes in Kirkland, WA

• 87 homes are currently listed for sale in Kirkland WA.
• 926 single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
• Prices - $1,600,000 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
• Sizes - 2,260 SQFT was the median home size.

Please see our Kirkland listings page for updates on a daily basis.

Condos and Condo Buildings

Following Seattle and Bellevue, Kirkland is the city with the most available condos in all of western Washington. Many Kirkland condos are located in downtown Kirkland, where prices tend to be higher. However, less expensive condo options do exist in the northern region of the city. 

Condos

• 82 condos are currently listed for sale in Kirkland WA.
• In the last year, there were 376 condos sold and closed.

Please see Kirkland condos for more information on condos and complexes in Kirkland.

New Home Construction in Kirkland

There are a substantial number of new homes built in the city of Kirkland each year. There are also many undeveloped parcels of land—especially in the Totem Lake and Juanita neighborhoods—which developers will likely build on in the coming years.

New Construction Single Family Homes

• 50 new homes are currently listed for sale in Kirkland WA.
• 181 new single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
• Prices - $1,999,950 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
• Sizes - 2,451 SQFT was the median home size.

New Construction Condos

• 19 new condos are currently listed for sale in Kirkland WA.
• In the last year, there were 55 new condos sold and closed.

Please see our Kirkland new homes page for updates on a daily basis.

Schools in Kirkland, WA

The city of Kirkland is served by the Lake Washington School District.

Public elementary schools in Kirkland include:

• Lakeview Elementary
• Peter Kirk Elementary
• Rose Hill Elementary

Depending on location, kids will go on to attend:

• Kirkland Middle School
• Rose Hill Middle School
• Finn Hill Middle School

Public high schools in Kirkland include:

• Lake Washington High School
• Juanita High School

There are also plenty of private school options in the area, including:

• Willows Preparatory School (5-12)
• LEADPrep (6-12)
• Holy Family Parish School (Pre-K-8)

Activities, Parks & Recreation

There are recreational activities in Kirkland for every kind of resident. The Cross Kirkland Corridor is a nearly 6-mile, linear "rail trail" which visitors can walk or bike along. Kirkland also has 53 parks within its city limits, including Juanita Bay Park, Saint Edward State Park and Big Finn Hill Park.

For those looking to flex their creative muscles, the Kirkland Arts Center in downtown Kirkland, offers more than 65 hands-on workshops each quarter.

Kirkland Restaurants

There are many convenient restaurants in Kirkland, including:

• Cafe Juanita (Italian)
• Lynn's Bistro
• DERU
• Cactus! (Mexican)

Shopping & Restaurants

Kirkland residents enjoy convenient access to many popular shopping centers and stores including:

• The Village at Totem Lake
• Kirkland Square
• Juanita Village Retail
• Costco 

Getting Around Kirkland, WA

There are many transportation options for Kirkland residents looking to commute or visit nearby cities and neighborhoods. Bus route 255 will take residents from the Totem Lake Transit Center in Kirkland to the University of Washington. There is also convenient access to the floating bridge, 520, east to west. I-405 also runs through Kirkland, north to south, providing quick access to downtown Bellevue.

Common Commute Times (by car)

• Downtown Seattle - 21 mins
• University of Washington - 16 mins
• South Lake Union (Amazon) - 17 mins
• Downtown Bellevue - 13 mins
• Redmond (Microsoft) - 15 mins

Kirkland, WA Real Estate Agent

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