$1,132,663Average Value$545Average Price per Sq Ft
In the hills within a mile of Lake Washington
With a hilly, evergreen landscape and calm residential streets, Kenlake Vista is a model for the scenic Seattle suburbs. It's about a mile from the northern shores of Lake Washington, and many homes offer stunning views of the water.
The neighborhood is part of the city of Kenmore, known by some as Puget Sound's best-kept secret. There are plenty of public parks, well-rated schools, and dining and retail options. It's approximately 13 miles to downtown Seattle and 16 miles to Bellevue. "It's a great little city, though not a big one," says Judy Gratton, managing broker with eXp Realty and founder of the Edge Group Team.
The Hangar at Town Square, Seafair festivities
Gratton says the city has recently been working to enhance the community's profile with art installations, adding mascot Herbie the Heron cutouts around town and promoting hydroplanes. Town Square is a new community gathering place with a public plaza, water features and a bike maintenance station. A highlight of Town Square is The Hangar, which features Diva Espresso and meeting rooms that are available by reservation.
Summer festivities go on for ten weeks at Seafair, which is held as a series of events, including hydroplane races, a parade and an airshow. "The Blue Angels fly over low enough that you can see the pilot upside down," Gratton says.
Log Boom Park, Burke Gilman Trail
Right by the water, there's Log Boom Park, with a beach, walking trails, a pier and boat rentals. Northshore Summit Park has woodlands and wetlands, with walking paths and areas for picnicking and play.
Hikers and cyclists explore along the Burke Gilman Trail, a 27-mile multiuse trail. Burke Gilman runs through a historical railway corridor from Kenmore, along the west side of the lake, and through parts of Seattle, ending at Golden Gardens Park beside Puget Sound.
Large lots, some condos and townhouses
The quiet streets that make up the neighborhood are lined with towering fir and pine trees. Some homes are on spacious lots of more than a half-acre of land. Single-family houses include midcentury ramblers and contemporary homes with multicar garages. Prices typically range from $730,000 to $1.3 million. Five-bedroom homes built in 2023 and 2024 boast over 3,300 square feet and can go as high as $1.6 million.
Some condos and townhouses are found just blocks from the lake, with prices from $475,000 to $1.1 million.
A-plus rating for Northshore School District
Public schools include Kenmore Elementary School, with a B-plus grade from Niche, and Kenmore Middle School, which has an A grade. Inglemoor High School, with an A, has athletic teams, including crew, water polo and volleyball, and clubs like Earth Corps, Mock Trial and Girls Who Code. The schools are part of the Northshore School District, rated an overall A-plus. "The area is very sought-after because of the schools," Gratton says.
Kenmore has a good share of higher education sites. There's the University of Washington Bothell campus, Cascadia Community College and Bastyr University, which offers naturopathic medicine programs.
Bothell Way for Kenmore's dining and stores
Bothell Way offers an assortment of eateries close to the lake, like Buddha Bruddah, an Asian fusion restaurant, and Kidd Valley, which has been serving hamburgers and shakes since it opened in 1975. Savage Moose Sports Pub has games like pool and air hockey, plus casual eats like frickles and fried cheese curds made with Moose Drool batter.
Uplake Grocery & Deli is close to home, and Kenmore has a Safeway and Grocery Outlet. On Wednesdays in the summer months, folks might head to Kenmore Farmers Market in Town Square. There's also a farmers market on Sundays in nearby Lake Forest Park.
There is a bowling alley in Kenmore and some businesses, including a pet store, a water sports store and a shop for brewing supplies. There are several breweries and distilleries in the area. Gratton says for more boutique-type shops, people might go to Bothell, which is about 5 miles to the east.
Marinas, seaplanes, buses to Roosevelt Station
Harbour Village Marina is a gated facility with condominium-style ownership, though slip rental is permitted. North Lake Marina provides boat owners with mooring, a gas dock and storage options. The seaplane facility Kenmore Air offers charters, scenic flights and flight instruction and employs about 250 people. "Kenmore is known for float planes — the planes that land on water. It's really cool to see them," Gratton says. Some planes flying out are on their way to the San Juan Islands, popular for tourists.
Bus stops can be found close to the lake along Bothell Way. Gratton says the stops were added to simplify travel to the light rail station. Depending on where someone gets on, the trip to Roosevelt Station takes about ten stops.
Major roads in the area include Interstate 405 and state Routes 104 and 522. It's about a 14-mile commute to Redmond for SpaceX and the headquarters of Microsoft and Nintendo of America. In addition to tech-industry jobs, many people work in healthcare or for boating and shipping companies. It's about 26 miles from Kenlake Vista to Sea-Tac, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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Parks in this Area
Swamp Creek Park
Log Boom Park
Wallace Swamp Creek Park
Lake
Trails
Northshore Summit Park
Rhododendron Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Boating
Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve
Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
24 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Kenlake Vista
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kenlake Vista, Kenmore sell after 3 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Kenlake Vista, Kenmore over the last 12 months is $1,270,750, up 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,304,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,304,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$545
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$1,299,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
203
Median Year Built
1957
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,390
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,356
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
926
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
459
Median Age
41
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$143,749
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$171,113
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
62.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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