Homes for Sale in Sammamish, WA

The city of Sammamish is a desirable city on the eastside of Lake Washington. Sammamish locals enjoy the city's clean and safe streets, beautiful lakefront views and the city's quaint, downtown area. Here are some of the top reasons for looking at homes for sale in Sammamish, WA.

Families enjoy Sammamish for its good private and public schools and the countless kid-friendly activities available year round.

Couples and empty nesters are attracted to Sammamish for its convenient downtown shops, as well as its small town feel and slower pace of life.

Professionals enjoy Sammamish for its convenient commutes to Bellevue, Redmond and Downtown Seattle. They also enjoy the city for its walkability.

Location

Sammamish is a small city 21 miles east of downtown Seattle, located on a plateau. Sammamish is bordered by Bellevue to the west, Redmond to the north, Carnation and Fall City to the east and Issaquah to the south. East Lake Sammamish, Sahalee and Pinelake are among the popular neighborhoods in Sammamish.

About the Homes For Sale in Sammamish, WA

Sammamish has many styles of home on the market at any given time. These include: cottages, 60s-style split-level houses and large, modern homes. Check out our listings for homes for sale in Sammamish, WA, above.

Single Family Homes in Sammamish, WA

• 54 homes are currently listed for sale in Sammamish WA.
• 632 single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
• Prices - $1,650,000 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
• Sizes - 2,918 SQFT was the median home size.

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

Condos and Condo Buildings

There are a significant number of condo buildings in the city of Sammamish, with most condos located near the city's downtown area. Popular condo complexes include: Cameray Condo and Jacob's Creek Condo.

Condos

• 3 condos are currently listed for sale in Sammamish WA.
• In the last year, there were 51 condos sold and closed.

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

New Home Construction in Sammamish

There are many new home developments across the city of Sammamish. A few popular, new home communities include: Windsor Grove, Astera, Meadowleaf and Kensington Enclave.

New Construction Single Family Homes

• 18 new homes are currently listed for sale in Sammamish WA.
• 52 new single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
• Prices - $2,425,000 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
• Sizes - 3,870 SQFT was the median home size.

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

Schools in Sammamish, WA

Sammamish is part of the Lake Washington and Issaquah School Districts. The two district's elementary schools include:

• Mead Elementary (Lake Washington)
• Smith Elementary (Lake Washington)
• Carson Elementary (Lake Washington)
• Discovery Elementary (Issaquah)
• Creekside Elementary (Issaquah)

Middle schools include:

• Inglewood Middle School (Lake Washington)
• Pine Lake Middle School (Issaqauh)
• Beaver Lake Middle School (Issaquah)

Children will go on to attend one of the following high schools:

• Eastlake High School (Lake Washington)
• Skyline High School (Issaqauh)

The city's private schools include:

• Eastside Catholic High School
• Arbor Montessori Schools
• Pacific Learning Academy

Activities, Parks & Recreation

There are many beautiful, outdoor recreational activities in Sammamish. One of the city's focal points is Lake Sammamish, a large, freshwater lake on the westside of the city. Visitors can boat, swim and kayak on the lake. Lake Sammamish State Park also sits at the southern end of the 7-mile lake. In addition to water activities, the state park also has hiking trails, a playground and baseball and softball fields.

Pine Lake Park is another popular outdoor, lakefront park. Visitors to the park (and the much smaller Pine Lake) enjoy the park's dock, playground, covered seating area and basketball courts. 

Finally, the Sammamish Commons is a 25-acre park and community center with basketball courts, a skatepark, a Library and the Sammamish Community and Aquatic Center.

Sammamish Restaurants

Some popular restaurants in Sammamish include:

• Pagliacci Pizza
• Vinason Pho Kitchen
• Papaya Sammamish (Vietnamese)
• Pine Lake Ale House
• Tanoor Sammamish (Lebanese)

Shopping & Restaurants

There are many great opportunities to shop in Sammamish. A few shopping center locations include:

• Sammamish Village
• Sammamish Highlands
• Pine Lake Village

Getting Around Sammamish, WA

The 520 floating bridge is a great option for those commuting from Sammamish to Seattle. The bridge is just 15 minutes from downtown Sammamish.

For those considering public transport, a combination of the Metro Route 269 to Redmond and Sound Transit Route 542 will take passengers to the University of Washington. Those commuting to downtown Seattle can take Route 269 and then transfer to Sound Transit Route 545 to be dropped off in the heart of downtown Seattle. 

Common Commute Times (by car)

• Downtown Seattle - 30 mins
• University of Washington - 31 mins
• South Lake Union (Amazon) - 28 mins
• Downtown Bellevue - 22 mins
• Kirkland - 25 mins
• Redmond (Microsoft) - 15 mins

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