$2,405,272Average Value$846Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
Central Houghton, a desired Kirkland suburb
Central Houghton is an upscale suburban enclave offering access to rugged greenspaces, local restaurants, big-box retail and highly rated public schools. The neighborhood is also a convenient place to settle down for people who work in the area's robust tech industry. "Central Houghton is near the Google office and just minutes from Microsoft headquarters, making it a perfect home base for those looking to live close to major employers," says Realtor Kitty Ballard, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Windermere Real Estate. The neighborhood is known for its upscale single-family homes, primarily built within the last half-century.
The Google campus in Central Houghton employs over 7,200 locals.
Central Houghton is an ideal home for many young families who want to settle down close to their tech industry job.
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Upper-class single-family houses
"It's one of the premier Kirkland neighborhoods, so its pricing reflects that, but it is a bit more affordable than upscale Bellevue neighborhoods like Medina and Clyde Hill," Ballard says. Homebuyers can purchase a two-bedroom, two-bathroom early 1990s condo for between $850,000 and $950,000. Three-bedroom 1980s New Traditional-style houses with wood exteriors sell for between $1.45 million and $1.7 million. A four-bedroom of the same era and style sells for around $2.1 million. Assessors value four-bedroom French provincial-influenced brick-exterior 1980s home sells for about $2 million. Four-bedroom, three-bathroom early 2000s contemporary-style houses sell for between $2.5 million and $4 million.
You'll find beautiful homes, with gorgeous private yards in Central Houghton.
Panoramic views of Seattle are a common occurrence in Central Houghton.
Contemporary homes are a staple in Central Houghton.
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Highly rated public schools
Many Kirkland parents apply for a lottery to enroll their children into Community Elementary School, which has a 23-to-1 student-teacher ratio and an A-minus Niche rating. Niche ranks the International Community School as Washington's best public middle school. The students are 96% proficient in math and 97% in reading. Many teens move on to Lake Washington High School, which has a 94% graduation rate and an A Niche rating. Central Houghton is home to Northwest University, a private Christian school with about 780 undergraduates and 300 postgraduates.
Community Elementary School is in the Central Houghton neighborhood of Kirkland.
International Community School is highly rated for its college prep courses.
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Hiking, fishing and paddling
Many residents walk their pets down the wooded trails of Watershed Park. The Carillon Woods offers picnic tables, a playground and a walking trail. Across Interstate 405, people visit the 489-acre Bridle Trails State Park to hike and ride horses. Camping, cycling and off-leash dogs are not allowed. Some folks leave their boats at Carillon Point Dock, which they depart from to fish for red drum and catfish in Lake Washington. The 5.75-mile Cross Kirkland Corridor trail runs along the eastern edge of Central Houghton. Many residents visit Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park to launch canoes and kayaks.
Central Houghton's own Watershed Park is full of greenery.
Residents of Central Houghton can enjoy evening sunsets at Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park.
Locals skip rocks along the shoreline of Marina Park Public Beach in the Central Houghton area.
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Local restaurants and big-box retail
Many residents start their days at Thruline Coffee Co. on Park Lane. On Northeast 68th Street, many residents start their mornings at Starbucks. Bibi serves Persian and Mediterranean staples like chicken kabobs and lamb chops. Sarducci's Specialty Subs is popular for its fresh-baked bread and pizzas. A mile to the west, multiple restaurants along Lakeview Drive overlook Lake Washington. People eat Mexican dishes and watch Spaghetti Westerns at El Encanto on Lakeview Drive. Le Grand Bistro Américain is a French-style restaurant that serves seafood dishes like sea bass, steamed clams and lobster. People buy their own cooking ingredients at the Metropolitan Market on 106th Avenue Northeast. They pick up prescriptions at Bartell Drugs next door. Shoppers drive 3 ½ miles south to Bellevue Square to shop at retailers like Macy's, Nordstrom and Sephora.
Thruline is one of few local favorites to stop for a latte on the way to work.
Metropolitan Market is one of Central Houghton's favorite grocery stores.
Just outside Central Houghton many shops and plazas can be found.
Central Houghton's Houghton Center is home to Metropolitan Market, among other retailers.
Come have a bite at Fan Tang Asian Cafe in Central Houghton.
Enjoy a glass of wine and some good food at DERU Cafe.
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Live music and sports in Kirkland and Seattle
Locals often travel to Seattle to watch professional teams like the Seahawks and the Mariners play. The 394-seat Kirkland Performance Center has hosted musicians like Philip Glass and Rufus Wainwright. Folks can see famous musicians like Jon Batiste and comedians like Ronny Chieng at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle's downtown.
Kirkland Performance Center is hard to beat for live performances.
A local favorite the Kirkland Performance Center offers live music, dance, and theater.
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Getting around Kirkland and Seattle
Residents travel 1 ½ miles north to Downtown Kirkland via 108th Avenue Northeast, 10 ½ miles southwest across Lake Washington to Downtown Seattle via Washington 520 and 40 miles southwest to Downtown Tacoma via Interstate 405 and Interstate 5. Kirkland Transit operates bus stops on 108th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 68th Street. For longer trips, folks drive 16 miles southwest via Washington State Route 520 and Interstate 5 to reach the King County International Airport. Many streets are lined with sidewalks.
A bus stop is conveniently located just outside of the Google campus in Central Houghton.
Conveniently placed Kirkland Transit Center gets you where you need to go.
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Crime and Safety
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Central Houghton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Houghton, Kirkland sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Houghton, Kirkland over the last 12 months is $2,100,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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