Issaquah Homes For Sale

Issaquah homes for sale are well situated indeed, in the Puget Sound region. About midway between Mercer Island and North Bend, just south of Interstate 90, Issaquah's wonderful setting is a microcosm of the Pacific Northwest. Settled during the 19th century on the shores of Lake Sammamish, it stands adjacent to Tiger Mountain State Forest and Mount Cougar, in the foothills of the Cascades that locals call the Issaquah Alps.

Issaquah, and this entire region in fact, is a virtual paradise for outdoor enthusiasts of all persuasions--skiers, golfers, sailors, hikers, and bicyclists, to name just a few. Cultural activities are as plentiful as recreational opportunities, as well. From the Northwest Folklife Festival celebrated in nearby Seattle to the local Issaquah Salmon Days Festival to the regional SeaFair Festival dating back nearly 60 years, the region is full of vitality and enjoyment for individuals and families alike.

Only 17 miles from downtown Seattle, Issaquah homes for sale are undeniably a great investment. Officially incorporated on April 29, 1892, the city has a population today of about 13,000 and a median age of 37. Whether you're settling in the area for work or to raise a family, you'll soon realize that you're looking at an ideal location and environment.

Beautiful and Reasonable: Issaquah Homes for Sale

The median property value cited during the last federal census was about $280,000. The average selling price nowadays runs closer to $425,000. Your best bet in finding just the property you're looking for is, of course, to link up with a local realtor, who will have his or her finger on the pulse of the Northwest MLS and an insider's eye on the region in general and Issaquah homes for sale in particular. Why not make the most of that expertise?