Lakeside living
Kirkland, Washington.
Six miles of Lake Washington shoreline, a walkable downtown, and the Eastside's best balance of nature, dining and tech. Kirkland, the most livable lakeside city on the Eastside.
$1.55M
Median Home Price
Single-family, 2026
$715K
Median Condo
Downtown / Juanita
6 mi
Lake Shoreline
Public + private waterfront
97K+
Population
12th largest WA city
Why Kirkland
What draws buyers here — and keeps them.
Six miles of shoreline
Marina Park, Juanita Beach, and waterfront parks along Lake Washington.
Lake Washington SD
Lake Washington High and Juanita feed strong college placement outcomes.
Google Kirkland
A major Google campus plus a growing downtown office core.
Walkable downtown
Restaurants, galleries and the Cross Kirkland Corridor within a short walk.
On the ground
We tour Kirkland every week — not from a screen.
Street-level knowledge of inventory, builder quality, HOA rules and resale behaviour, delivered in English or Mandarin.
Book a Kirkland tourNeighborhoods
Kirkland neighborhood by neighborhood.
Downtown / Moss Bay
Marina Park, waterfront dining, boutique shops, and lakefront condos steps from the beach. The most walkable submarket on the Eastside.
Houghton
Historic tree-lined streets between downtown and Carillon Point. Mix of restored craftsman, mid-century, and view estates above Lake Washington.
Juanita
Juanita Beach Park, Juanita Bay wetlands, and a growing collection of townhomes and updated ramblers along 98th Ave.
Rose Hill
Central Kirkland's family neighborhood — quiet cul-de-sacs, Rose Hill Elementary & Middle, and quick access to 405 and Microsoft.
Bridle Trails
Half-acre-plus wooded lots surrounding Bridle Trails State Park, straddling the Kirkland/Bellevue line with a rural, private feel.
Kingsgate / Totem Lake
North Kirkland's best value: newer townhomes around the Village at Totem Lake, EvergreenHealth campus, and easy I-405 commute.
Schools
School assignment drives value here.
Boundary lines matter more than city lines. Two homes on the same street can feed different schools, and that difference is priced into the market. We map every offer to the exact school assignment before you write.
Lake Washington School District
Serves most of Kirkland
Lake Washington High School
Rose Hill / Downtown
Juanita High School
North Kirkland
Kirkland Middle School
Central Kirkland
Ben Franklin Elementary
Central Kirkland
Eastside Preparatory School (Private)
Grades 5-12
Market direction
Kirkland pricing sits just below Bellevue while tracking the same demand cycle; waterfront and view segments remain supply-constrained.
Days on market
Downtown-adjacent homes commonly sell in two weeks or less; larger Bridle Trails-side estates take longer.
Where we see value
Totem Lake and Juanita provide the strongest price-to-school ratio in the city.
Lifestyle
Living in Kirkland.
Summer concerts at Marina Park, the Kirkland waterfront walk, Woodinville wineries 15 minutes north, and one of the Eastside’s best weekend restaurant strips.
Commute
Frequently asked
Kirkland Q&A.
Is Kirkland worth the premium over Redmond or Bothell?+
Yes if you value walkability and lake access — Downtown Kirkland and Houghton are the only Eastside submarkets that combine a true walkable core with Lake Washington waterfront. Buyers pay a 10–20% premium vs. equivalent Redmond product, but resale demand is consistently strong.
What is the commute to Microsoft, Google, and Bellevue?+
Most Kirkland neighborhoods are 10–20 minutes to Microsoft's Redmond campus, Google Kirkland (in downtown), and downtown Bellevue via 405 or the SR-520 corridor. Kingsgate and Totem Lake sit right on I-405 with the fastest freeway access.
How is the Lake Washington School District in Kirkland?+
LWSD serves nearly all of Kirkland and is one of the top three districts in Washington State. Lake Washington High, Juanita High, and the Rose Hill/Kirkland middle school feeders all score 8–10/10 on GreatSchools.
Can I actually get lakefront in Kirkland?+
Yes — Houghton, Holmes Point, and stretches of downtown offer true waterfront homes and condos. Lakefront single-family typically starts at $3.5M and can exceed $10M for larger view estates; waterfront condos in downtown start around $1M.
How does Kirkland compare to Bellevue and Mercer Island?+
Kirkland is more relaxed and lake-focused than downtown Bellevue, and more accessible price-wise than Mercer Island. Buyers who want a walkable downtown, boat/beach lifestyle, and LWSD schools without the Bellevue high-rise density gravitate here.
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Whether you're relocating from overseas or moving across the lake, we'll build a Kirkland plan around your school, commute, and lifestyle priorities.