Issaquah Highlands

Nestled on the foothills of majestic Cascade Mountain Range, Issaquah Highlands is a captivating urban village that proudly flaunts the “New Urbanism” design philosophy. This means that this community embraces the modern lifestyle while maintaining deliberate, environmentally friendly practices by promoting convenient, walkable neighborhoods.

First opened in 1998, the Issaquah Highlands area stretches across 2,200 acres of the city of Issaquah, with 1,520 acres actively preserved as public open space. The community is still seeing plenty of residential development, with the total number of homes now more than 4,000. Issaquah Highlands is now home to approximately 12,000 residents.

Issaquah Highlands is also a mixed-use development, with 2.95 million square feet of commercial space and 425,000 square feet of retail space integrated into the long-term development plans.

Located just north of downtown Issaquah, this community is just 19 miles east of Seattle, with convenient access provided by the Interstate 90 highway. This makes Issaquah Highlands a highly desirable bedroom community for Seattle metro professionals who want more tranquil conditions to head home to after a long day at work.

Schools in Issaquah Highlands

The Grand Ridge Elementary School, operated by the Issaquah School District, is the only school located within the boundaries of Issaquah Highlands. Construction of a new local elementary school to accommodate the community’s steady population growth is underway.

Issaquah Highlands real estate

Homes for sale in the Issaquah Highlands neighborhood comprise a varied selection of desirable properties that appeal to different types of home buyers.

Families looking to settle into a cozy, quiet neighborhood will find a broad selection of single family homes. Alternatively, there are condominium, townhome, and apartment complexes that offer more low-maintenance living.

With its deliberate “urban village” character, Issaquah Highlands presents some of the most coveted and most luxurious properties available in the Seattle metropolitan area.

Attractions and activities in and around Issaquah Highlands

There is no shortage of worthwhile activities and experiences in the Issaquah Highlands lifestyle, thanks to outstanding destinations and attractions such as the following:

• Grand Ridge Park lies adjacent to Issaquah Highlands’ eastern boundary. This 1,200-acre park has an elevation of 1,100 feet offering outstanding views of the rest of Issaquah and nearby Sammamish Lake. Issaquah Highlands residents can come here to marvel at the exquisite natural treasures of their surrounding area without having to travel far from their neighborhoods.
   
• The Grand Ridge Plaza is the Issaquah Highlands community’s go-to destination for their retail and dining experiences. A relatively young shopping and dining complex, it first opened its doors in 2013. Just across the street from Grand Ridge Plaza is the state-of-the-art Regal Issaquah Highlands IMAX & RPX theater.
   
• Issaquah is known as Trailhead City, thanks to its extensive network of outstanding trails. Covering 3.7 miles around a beautiful, sparkling lake, the Issaquah Highlands Lake Loop is one of the best trails you will find in the city, and it is right in the heart of the Issaquah Highlands community.

If you are looking for the finest homes for sale in Issaquah Highlands, The Kim Fraser Team will point you in the right direction. Tell our expert real estate agents what your homebuying goals are at 253.736.4614 or kim(at)thekimfraserteam(dotted)com to get started.