$1,873,417Average Value$720Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
Sahalee sits across Lake Sammamish from Microsoft, Nintendo offices
There's a good chance anyone thinking about buying a home in the affluent Seattle suburb of Sahalee works for Microsoft or Nintendo of America, both of which are based nearby. Or maybe they're just drawn to the quality schools, natural amenities, world-class golf course, diverse restaurants and unique retail options. Sahalee is based in Sammamish, which U.S. News & World Report ranked as the second wealthiest city in the nation in 2023.
Microsoft's headquarters can be found near the Sahalee neighborhood.
Homes in Sammamish's Sahalee neighborhood have close access to many parks and schools.
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Gated country club community Sahalee Estates attracts many homebuyers
Locals most commonly identify Sahalee Estates as the defining neighborhood of the Sahalee area. In this gated community, most houses range from $1.2 million to $3 million and overlook the greens and fairways of the 27-hole Sahalee Country Club. This private club has hosted the 1998 PGA Championship, the 2002 World Golf Championship, the 2010 Men’s Senior Open and the 2016 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. It is set to host the 2024 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. “The highly rated golf course is a treasure of the area, and it’s a big draw for homebuyers,” says Stephanie Hunziker, a lifelong resident of Sammamish and agent for Windermere Real Estate.
In the Sahalee area, there is a wide selection of homes outside the gated borders of Sahalee Estates. A 1980s four-bedroom traditional-style home with an attached two-car garage is valued at $1.35 million. A 1990s four-bedroom with a backyard patio and a gas fireplace is listed for about $3 million. There are 1990s four-bedrooms with back porches overlooking Lake Sammamish valued from $3.5 million to $7 million.
Homes in the Sahalee neighborhood sit on the higher end of price ranges.
Sahalee Estates is a gated community spanning hundreds of acres.
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Highly rated schools in the Lake Washington School District
Many local children attend Margaret Mead Elementary School, which has an A Niche rating, an 88% reading proficiency and an 81% math proficiency. Evergreen Middle School also has an A Niche rating. Tesla STEM High School has an A-plus Niche rating and requires applications for enrollment. U.S. News & World Report ranked Tesla as the best high school in Washington in 2022. Many teens also attend Eastlake High School, which has an A-plus Niche rating and a 93% graduation rate.
Students in Sahalee can start their education at Evergreen Junior High School.
Eastlake High School earns an A-plus rating on Niche.
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Sammamish has parks for hikers, athletes and dog owners
Evans Creek Preserve offers 213 acres of meadowlands, forests and wetlands. East Sammamish Park is next to Margaret Mead Elementary School and offers barbecue grills, a playground, space for soccer, a picnic shelter and tennis courts. The 40-acre Marymoor Off-Leash Dog Park allows dogs to roam freely through woods and high grasses 2 miles from the Microsoft campus. Permit applications are required.
People enjoy scenic bike rides along one of Sahalee's many winding streets.
Just outside Sahalee, Marymoor Park's Off-Leash Dog Park is popular among residents.
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Artisans, florists and Lebanese food in Sahalee and Sammamish
The area has no shortage of retail options. Anali sells embroidered items like towels and cocktail squares. Rosenfield Flowers is the place to purchase roses, dahlias, snapdragons, sweat peas and sunflowers. JCT Quilting offers courses that teach locals the art of patchwork. The professional quilters there assist locals by putting the finishing touches on their homemade quilts using an edge-to-edge machine. “When you’re living in Sahalee Estates, you’re still surrounded by options that make you feel connected to the rest of Sammamish,” says Hunziker. Locals shop for groceries at Safeway and Trader Joe’s. The area also has a McDonald’s and a Starbucks. People buy stuffed and fried turnovers at Rocky’s Empanadas. Pomegranate Bistro offers comfort classics like burgers, fried chicken, plates of fish and tacos. Residents dine on kabab entrees at Tanoor, an authentic Lebanese restaurant.
Restaurants like Tanoor, which feature fresh-baked naan, are in the Sahalee neighborhood.
Restaurants like Rockey's Empanadas are located within the Sahalee neighborhood.
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People typically drive on I-90 to reach Seattle
Sammamish has multiple bus routes. Residents can also use the city’s on-demand shuttle. Some residents drive 23 miles to Seattle via I-90 for work or amenities. “Most folks drive,” says Hunziker. “Public transportation in general in the area is not robust like it is in other metro areas.”
The Sahalee neighborhood offers quick access to the highway for commuters.
There are lots of public transportation stops within the Sahalee neighborhood.
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Sahalee Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sahalee, Sammamish sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Sahalee, Sammamish over the last 12 months is $1,755,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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