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An outdoorsy suburb surrounding Larson Lake
Lake Hills is a Bellevue suburb east of downtown Seattle near Lake Sammamish. Grade schools here are part of the award-winning Bellevue School District, ranked by Niche as the No. 1 school district in Washington State. The community is “a real melting pot. There are people here from all over the world. In fact, 49% of the kids at Lake Hills Elementary are ESL,” says Rhonda Morton, a Realtor with KW Keller Williams. She’s lived in the center of Lake Hills since 2007 and has seen it change and grow. “There are many tech people from all over the world who move here to be part of Microsoft, Amazon, and many life-changing tech companies here on the Eastside.” Bellevue College is on the south side of the neighborhood, and residents can shop at Lake Hills Village or on Main Street. There are several green spaces like the trails at Larson Lake or the Samena Swim & Recreation Club. “I would say that the Lake Hills area definitely has a 'neighborhood' feel,” says Scott Polovitch-Davis, executive director of the Samena Swim & Recreation Club. “I’ve lived in the area for 30 years... when the weather’s nice the parks and sidewalks are full of friendly walkers, runners and dog-walkers, and folks often wave or say ‘hi’ if you pass while they’re strolling or working in their yards.”
Many Lake Hills residents put a lot of time and energy into manicuring their curb appeal.
The Kelsey Creek Farm is just outside of the Lake Hills neighborhood.
Homes line the streets of the Lake Hills neighborhood.
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Swim and play at the Samena Swim & Recreation Club
In the heart of the neighborhood is the Samena Swim & Recreation Club. “Samena Club was founded when the Lake Hills neighborhood was first being developed in the 1950’s, we’re definitely a big part of the neighborhood!” Polovitch-Davis says. “I can’t tell you how many times, when I mention where I work, that people say, ‘I grew up swimming there!’” Locals can swim laps, play outside or join one of many classes or programs that the club has to offer. Lake Hills Greenbelt is a large city park, with trails and community gardens on 16th Street. Hit the links against a backdrop of forested hills at the Glendale Country Club. Robinswood Community Park on the south side of town has sports fields and, most notably, the Robinswood House, a space for weddings and events. Locals can also take a walk on the Lake to Lake Trail to get from Larsen Lake to Phantom Lake.
Lake Hills is home to the Samena Swim and Recreation club.
The Bellevue Demonstration Garden is home to a thriving outdoor community in Lake Hills.
The Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm sells fresh-cut flowers in Lake Hills.
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Kelsey Creek Farm events and blueberry picking at Larsen Lake
During peak blueberry season in summer, families get together and pick berries at Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm. The Samena Swim & Recreation Center regularly hosts family-oriented events, “...like our upcoming Spring Fling 5K Fun Run and our popular Donut Dash 0.5K in September,” Polovitch-Davis says. Other events include “...our annual holiday bazaar, a health and fitness fair, our Halloween Spooktacular, a Polar Plunge and Pancake Breakfast, underwater and flashlight egg hunts at our Spring Festival, and other fun events for our members and the community.”
The Lake Hills Greenbelt is a system of walking paths and trails that wind throughout.
Larsen Lake is surrounded by a blueberry farm and the Lake Hills Greenbelt trail system.
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Single-family homes and luxury condos in Lake Hills
Lake Hills long-established residences are being renovated or rebuilt in contemporary and Mid-century modern styles, with large glass, wood and concrete facades. “Lake Hills is more affordable than Bellevue but has access to all the conveniences available,” Morton says. “You can buy a 1950s or 1960s home for as little as about $1 million... The average in Lake Hills is about $1.6 million while homes in Bellevue start on average around $3.9 million.” Condos can cost between $350,000 and $650,000 for one to three bedrooms, while smaller detached homes can reach prices around $825,000.
Townhomes are among the many styles found in Lake Hills.
Lake Hills homes often take advantage of a variety of textures.
Condos are among the many home styles found in Lake Hills.
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Bellevue School District achievements and programs
"There are also great public choice school options, lottery schools, offering full-time Spanish and Mandarin immersion programs, and the Big Picture School is located in Lake Hills,” Morton says. Students can attend Lake Hills Elementary School, which teaches kindergarten through fifth grade, and is graded a B-minus on Niche. Odle Middle School includes many after-school activities like robotics and coding. Sammamish High School hosts a college and career center that helps with applications and career readiness. Both are rated an A grade.
Lake Hills residents can opt for the Lake Hills Elementary School.
Odle Middle School serves the Lake Hills neighborhood.
Sammamish Senior High School football field draws crowds in Lake Hills.
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Lake Hills Village and Kelsey Creek Center shopping
For running errands around town “...the I-90,520, and 405 freeways make a U-shape around Lake Hills, so it’s easy to commute and get around,” Morton says. “I can get to a high-end shopping mall at Bellevue Square or get to Trader Joes or Costco or the French Bakery or the Asian Market quickly. I’ve got the entire gamut of everything I want to do within 10 to 20 minutes from my home.” Closer to home, the Lake Hills Village is an outdoor shopping mall with restaurants, shops, and is the location of the Lake Hills Library and the Jaya Hanuman Temple and Cultural Center. Meet Fresh dessert shop with ice cream and red bean soup is next door to Jayam's Tiffins and Thali which serves South Indian cuisine.
The Lake Hills Village shopping plaza is home to a variety of restaurants.
Lake Hills has all types of retail options.
The IFB Market in Lake Hills specializes in ethnic and halal items.
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Commutes to Seattle and the new East Link Rail
Downtown Bellevue, with many attractions like its botanical garden and arts museum, is about 4 miles west of town. Downtown Seattle is 11 miles west via Interstate 90. “The two downsides are that it does rain a lot in Seattle, and traffic can get congested at rush hour, but a lot of tech people work from home and only have to commute two to three days per week,” Morton says. “Sound Transit is expanding the East Link Rail on April 24th. That means it will only take 12 minutes to commute on the train from Bellevue Main Station to Microsoft in Redmond.” The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 16 miles south via Interstate 405, and closer to home locals can get to the Overlake Medical Center via the Lake Hills Connector or Northeast 8th Street about 4 miles away.
Lake Hills is conveniently positioned close enough to Downtown Bellevue for easy access.
Lake Hills is positioned between Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington in Bellevue.
Homes line the streets of the Lake Hills neighborhood.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Lake Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Hills, Bellevue sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Hills, Bellevue over the last 12 months is $1,440,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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