THE EASTSIDE
Buying or Selling a Home on the Eastside
By Emily Cressey, Broker, HomePro Associates at Keller Williams Greater Seattle.
Maybe you have lived in Kirkland or Redmond for years and want to know what your house is worth. Maybe a job is bringing you to the Seattle area and you have no idea which city fits. Either way, you are in the right place.
This page covers the cities east of Lake Washington, from Kirkland, Redmond and Woodinville to Bellevue, Mercer Island, Sammamish and Issaquah. Find the city where you are buying or selling, and tap it.
The Area This Page Covers
Not seeing your city? Try another area: North End Suburbs · Everett and North Snohomish County · North Seattle · Central and South Seattle · South King and Pierce · Washington State and Beyond
If your city is on the list below, you are in the right place.
Need help and not sure who to call? I am licensed throughout Washington State and know other realtors across the country. I am happy to have an easy phone call and talk about your plans so you can decide what is next and who can help. We will work together to get your team in place. Call or text me at (206) 245-8813.
Find Your City
Buying a home here? Tap your city to see what living there is like and which neighborhoods to look at. Selling? Tap your city to see how I sell homes there.
King County
More Eastside Neighborhoods
Bridle Trails · Factoria · Hollywood Hill · Medina, Clyde Hill, Hunts Point and Yarrow Point · Mirrormont · Snoqualmie Ridge
How I Work With Buyers and Sellers
Buying a Home on the Eastside
I love working with home buyers in every situation… whether you are buying your first home, downsizing into something easier to manage, or looking for an investment property.
I have been an investor since 2002, so I look at every house from an investment perspective, as well as whether it is a happy fit for you!
Selling a Home on the Eastside
Sellers usually want three things… the most money, a fast closing, and no glitches along the way.
I have built my systems around getting you those results, and they hold up even in a challenging market. I was a Phi Beta Kappa kind of student, so yes, I call my method A-PLUS, and I still like turning in A-plus work.
Which of These Sounds Like You?
You Have Lived Here a Long Time and Wonder What Your Home Is Worth.
I prepare a free home value report by hand, not a robot. Tell me your address and it is on its way.
A Job Is Bringing You to the Seattle Area and You Do Not Know Which Town Fits.
Tell me your commute, your budget and how much yard you want, and I will name the two places I would look at first.
You Have a Mortgage Rate You Love and Cannot Decide if Moving Is Worth Giving It Up.
Could you buy a house and reduce your total monthly expenses at the same time? Call me and we will run the numbers side by side, with no pressure.
You Inherited a House Near Here and Have No Idea Where to Start.
I have helped families through this. The first call is free.
Moving for a Job? Tell Me Your Commute
Tell me where you will be commuting, your budget and how much yard you want. I will reply with the two places I would look at first.
Why I Like the Eastside
Kirkland: A Little Hoity-Toity, in a Good Way
The Eastside has felt newer and fancier for a long time, and I always feel a little hoity-toity when I go there. It might be lunch at a lakefront cafe with a friend on my birthday, or lunch with a luxury client while we tour $2 million homes in the area. Either way, it has a refreshing feel.
I took sailing lessons with a friend, and now she has a sailing club pass that lets her take a boat out anytime. We both enjoy time on the water. Even if you never touch a boat, Kirkland has a lot of great parks and waterfront to enjoy. There is a pool over by the Google campus, too, and a lot of great restaurants.
One of our family favorites is Cactus, a healthy Mexican-style restaurant. I love an outdoor table in the summer, where I can people watch and soak up the warm weather. Lots of people get an ice cream cone and walk around or sit by the fountain. There are buskers, and people with really fancy cars, like Bentleys, come park and show off a little. For the Fourth of July the neighborhood fills with planters and red, white and blue bunting. It feels like a very fun waterfront town.
Two things to know. There is a lot of construction going on near the waterfront, and everybody wants to be walkable to the beach. Kirkland does not have as many hills or views as some of the places on Puget Sound, but it has enough to keep real estate prices high.
Bellevue Square, Snowflake Lane and a $300 Pair of Jeans
In Bellevue, we love going to Bellevue Square. It is a high-end, upscale shopping area, so be prepared for that, although not everything is fancy. I went in once with my daughter, and she tried on jeans at the Levi’s store. They were cute on her, but they cost $300, so we left them there.
At Christmas, Bellevue Square has Snowflake Lane, a free holiday parade with drummers and dancers and snow falling most evenings. It starts at 7 p.m., so check the dates before you go. My son’s school once took the whole group to an all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse in downtown Bellevue for a fancy field trip, kind of like a prom.
What Eastside Homes Cost
I sold a condo in Redmond last winter, and I have sold three-bedroom homes in this area for $1 million, with prices going up from there. The Eastside has historically been a very popular place to live, and in my experience it is one of the most expensive areas to buy real estate in Washington State. If that fits your budget, call me and we will find the right place.
Buying on the Eastside: Commutes and Bridges
Traffic on I-405, SR 520 and I-90 can add real time to your day. Drive your commute at the hour you would actually make it before you fall in love with a house.
Other Places to Look
Want to be closer to downtown Seattle? Look at Seattle city neighborhoods. Want a different feel? Look at the suburbs north of Seattle. Willing to drive south? Look at South King and Pierce Counties. I work in all of them, so call me and I will help you compare.
Questions I Hear About the Eastside
Do you work on the Eastside?
Yes. I serve King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties, and the Eastside is part of King County.
How do I choose between these places?
Start with your commute, your budget and how much yard you want. Tell me those and I will tell you which ones to look at first and which to skip.
My neighborhood is not listed. Can you still help?
Very likely. These are the guides I have built so far. Call or text me at (206) 245-8813 and ask.
Let’s Talk About Your Move
Buying, selling or just wondering… the first conversation is free, with no pressure.
Call or text me at (206) 245-8813.
HomePro Associates at Keller Williams Greater Seattle, 1307 N 45th St #300, Seattle, WA 98103. Office visits are by appointment, so make an appointment to come see me at the office.
Serving King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties.