Residents of West Lake Sammamish enjoy waterfront recreation and a cool lake breeze in Bellevue. Resident Sundi Mathewson, a Realtor with RE/MAX, moved to West Lake Sammamish in 2007. “It’s like resort living,” she says. “You’ve got this beautiful lake and people out boating, wakeboarding and having all sorts of fun out on the water.”
Hundreds of homes line the lake, with grassy backyards leading to private beaches and boat docks. These lake houses come in all shapes and sizes, many with back decks where homeowners can watch breathtaking sunrises from behind the distant trees across the water. Homebuyers can find anything from two-bedroom ranch-style houses for $1.5 million to 7,000-square-foot mansions for $7 million and everything in between. Along with these lakefront homes on the east side of West Lake Sammamish Parkway are more eclectic houses on the west side on a hill overlooking the lake. Because they’re not on the water, folks get more bang for their buck with the same beautiful views. While a 3,000-square-foot home on the lake would go for around $3 million, the same home on the hill could sell for around $2 million to $2.5 million. Further inland, there are suburban subdivisions featuring many ranch-style and mid-century modern homes on quarter-acre lots, with prices ranging from $1 million to $1.5 million.
The lake may be popular during the summer months when temperatures are comfortably in the high 70s and low 80s, but folks also make good use of the lake during fall and winter for fun holiday celebrations. Mathewson says, “There’s dock trick-or-treating, which is really fun. People decorate their docks, and boats full of kids come up to get candy. We also do a Christmas parade, where people deck out their boats with lights.” Locals also look forward to the annual Fourth of July fireworks, which shoot off from a barge in the middle of the lake.
Many people bring boats, jet skis and kayaks from home to launch from Vasa Park Resort. The campground is also shared by fellow campers and locals who want to sunbathe on the beach and swim out to the waterslide. There’s more outdoor fun to be had away from the lake. Weowna Park takes visitors into an old-growth forest with 3.5 miles of hilly trails. Over at Lake Hills Community Park, there are more rolling hills in an open, grassy field, typically used for sledding. Kids also enjoy playing basketball and having fun on the playground.
Students may attend Spiritridge Elementary School and Tillicum Middle School, both of which receive A grades from Niche. They then have the option of attending Issaquah, Sammamish or Interlake High Schools, all of which are ranked in the top 15 public high schools in Washington. Niche ranks Interlake as the state’s fourth-best high school, which also receives 10 out of 10 ratings in both test scores and college readiness by GreatSchools.
This predominantly residential neighborhood is home to one little store, appropriately named The Little Store. Beloved by locals for decades, The Little Store is a quick stop for a snack and other convenience store products. A variety of big-box stores and restaurants are nearby, so people don’t have to go far for shopping and dining out.
Virginia Otter
John L. Scott Everett
(425) 496-6846
53 Total Sales
1 in West Lake Sammamish
$430,000 Price
Erin Kline-Aleman
NextMove Realty
(425) 230-6725
63 Total Sales
2 in West Lake Sammamish
$1.2M - $1.5M Price Range
Kim Pelham
Katrina Eileen
(425) 428-5280
86 Total Sales
1 in West Lake Sammamish
$1,247,900 Price
Joyce Juntunen
Ensemble
(509) 776-7906
99 Total Sales
1 in West Lake Sammamish
$2,365,000 Price
Kitty Ballard
Windermere Real Estate/East
(206) 488-0626
55 Total Sales
1 in West Lake Sammamish
$1,180,000 Price
Sean Meade
COMPASS
(425) 414-8031
34 Total Sales
1 in West Lake Sammamish
$4,050,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Lake Sammamish | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in West Lake Sammamish, Bellevue sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Lake Sammamish, Bellevue over the last 12 months is $1,550,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$2,595,000
Settle onto the deep, covered veranda where time seems to slow—the lake shifting from silver to gold as the day fades, the soft rhythm of rain whispering against the eaves. Every corner of this 1920s Craftsman reflects a quiet reverence for its past, renewed through extensive recent updates. Wide-plank white oak floors, stained glass windows, French doors, and a double-sided fireplace lend warmth
Karl Lindor Windermere Real Estate/East
$4,898,000
Nestled on 50’ of lakefront, this Baylis Architects home, remodeled in 2004, turns everyday living into lakeside adventure. Launch from the dock or soak in the hot tub as golden sunlight dances across the water. Blooming hydrangeas and fruit trees frame a vibrant lawn alive with natural beauty. With granite counters and a farmhouse sink, the open kitchen flows toward the deck for sunset cocktails
Colin Dalrymple Windermere Real Estate/East
$840,000
Breathtaking rare 2.19-acre parcel along W. Lake Sammamish Parkway. A truly exceptional offering! Privately nestled in nature with nearby parks, trails, and scenic views, this property offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Utilities are available at the street, and the expansive lot provides a blank canvas with endless development potential. This is your chance to secure one of
Jennifer Price Ballpark Realty
$2,450 per month
Available NOW. Bellevue - Lake Sammamish. 4165 178th Lane SE #204. 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 825 asf. Well maintained, light and bright condo with sweeping Lake Sammamish views at Larkspur Landing! Kitchen with all appliances, dining area and living room with wood burning fireplace. Two spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Water, sewer, garbage and one covered parking space included in rent. Storage closet on
Kristin Stewart Windermere PM/Lori Gill Assoc.
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An outdoorsy Bellevue suburb between Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington
Bellevue suburbia, between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish
A neighborhood with a popular shopping complex and an engaged community
Homes hide under tall trees in this suburban alcove overlooking Lake Sammamish
A close-knit suburb with beautiful city skyline views
Scenic views and large private lots in a mountainous setting
