$1,346,182Average Value$574Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
Squak Mountain offers scenic, convenient living near downtown Issaquah
Squak Mountain is a wooded, residential neighborhood tucked between Olde Town Issaquah and Squak Mountain State Park, about 17 miles east of Seattle. “The allure is it’s natural setting. It’s removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, but you won’t have to work hard to get to nearby amenities. It’s very desirable,” says David Eastern, a branch manager at Windermere Real Estate’s Bellevue West Office. Eastern is longtime resident of nearby Cougar Mountain who’s been working in the area for nearly 30 years.
Squak Mountain's single-family homes sell quickly
Squak Mountain’s winding, country lanes are lined with homes built between the 1960s and early 2000s. Common styles include Contemporary, split-level and ranch-style homes. Many have large windows and spacious lots with generous setbacks and leafy foliage. Prices typically range from $800,000 to about $1.5 million. “When a home goes on the market here, it’s gone within 30 days, usually less,” Eastern says.
Outdoor recreation at Squak Mountain State Park and other parks nearby
Squak Mountain State Park is a sprawling 1,600-acre nature reserve with hiking trails through dense forests. Seattle’s skyline is visible from the 2,000-foot mountain peak. Tiger Mountain State Forest, Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park and Grand Ridge Park are also just a short drive away. Olde Town has small community parks, including Ingi Johnson Park, Gibson Park and the Julius Boehm Pool, a public, indoor pool.
Highly rated Issaquah School District 411 serves Squak Mountain
Issaquah School District 411 earns an A-plus from Niche. Squak Mountain students may attend Issaquah Valley Elementary School (A), Issaquah Middle School (A) and Issaquah High School (A-plus). Issaquah High is among the top high schools in the state and offers extensive visual and performing arts programming, including several major theater productions throughout the school year.
Olde Town Issaquah shopping and dining options
The city’s historic downtown, Olde Town Issaquah, is a walkable shopping and dining district nearby. Jak’s Grill is known for hearty, steakhouse-style meals, while Las Margaritas serves classic Mexican fare. For groceries, there’s Fischer Meats, which has been around since 1910. National grocery chains and big-box retailers, including Safeway, Trader Joe’s, Target, Costco and REI, are also nearby.
Interstate 90 connects to downtown Seattle
Interstate 90 is about 3 miles north of the neighborhood. Downtown Seattle is more than 17 miles northwest via I-90.
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Squak Mountain Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Squak Mountain, Issaquah sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Squak Mountain, Issaquah over the last 12 months is $1,312,750, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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