What do you need to know about how to buy a home in Kirkland? Kirkland has many types of homes, with everything from vintage mid-century homes to stunning high-end new-construction townhomes. Currently, the median price for a single-family home in Kirkland is around $1.4 million. If you want to live in a Kirkland neighborhood with a view, head to neighborhoods along Lake Washington like Yarrow, Moss Bay, Market, Juanita, and the westernmost parts of Inglewood and Finn Hill. Kirkland transit options include buses and park & rides, and you’ll find this car-centric area has lots of parking. Some of the most popular amenities in Kirkland include the Downtown area, several waterfront parks, The Village at Totem Lake, and more.
What You Need to Know About How to Buy a Home in Kirkland
If you’re thinking about buying a home in Kirkland, you’re in the right place! Here I am sharing the questions you should ask, and I’m also sharing the answer to each one.
- Tip #1: What Types of Homes Can You Buy in Kirkland?
- Tip #2: What Are the Average Prices of Homes for Sale in Kirkland?
- Tip #3: What Neighborhoods in Kirkland Have the Best View Homes?
- Tip #4: What Do You Need to Know About Kirkland’s Transit Options?
- Tip #5: What Types of Amenities Will You Get to Enjoy in Kirkland?
Check Out Kim’s Video With Her Tips on How to Buy a Home in Kirkland
I’m Kim Colaprete with Team Diva at Coldwell Banker Bain, and today I am excited to show off my latest listing in Kirkland. I am also giving you my best tips on how to buy a home in Kirkland.
If you’re curious about buying a home in this Eastside city, I’m not surprised! Kirkland, Washington was voted by Money Magazine as one of the Best Places to Live in the Country in 2022. It was actually #3 on that list. In this video and blog, I’m giving you the skinny on the types of homes you can buy, the average price points, transit options available, and the fabulous amenities you will find living in Kirkland.
Tips for How to Buy a Home in Kirkland
If you’d like even more information on how to buy a home, check out the video “15 Steps on How to Buy a House in Seattle” from my teammate Rocky Flowers. Rocky’s video covers the basics of how to buy a home.
Also check out our neighborhood section for Kirkland >
Now let’s learn more about the specifics of how to buy a home in Kirkland.
Tip #1: What Types of Homes Can You Buy in Kirkland?
In the video above, I’m in a cool mid-century home in Kirkland’s Kingsgate neighborhood. Kirkland is really all about mid-century homes since that’s when this area started to boom. You’ll find homes from the 1940s, ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, much like this home. And yes, surprise—you can even find a home with a pool!
Kirkland also has some wonderful and architecturally interesting NW Contemporary homes. There’s even a smattering of stunning high-end new construction townhomes. Although single-family homes are the bulk of what you will find, there are many apartments and condo buildings available as well. Apartments and condos are especially closer to its urban center.
Tip #2: What Are the Average Prices of Homes for Sale in Kirkland?
Being one of the nicest places to live in the country means that Kirkland is highly desirable, and the price tag for housing reflects this.
Home Prices in Kirkland (updated 2023)
- Single Family Homes: The average price point for all single-family homes in Kirkland YTD is currently at around $1.4 million.
- Townhomes: If you are looking for a new modern townhouse—of which there are not many available—plan on paying anywhere from $1.5 million to $2.5 million.
- Luxury Homes: The average price point for a single-family home will be closer to $3 million.
- Condos: While the average price point for condos is around $660,000, you can certainly find some super chic condos right on the water for $1, $2, AND $3 million dollars. And some even come with a place to park your boat!
But guess what?! This newly listed mid-century home is only $1.1 million. And it has a pool! If you are looking to buy a home in Kirkland, I would not wait long to see this one.
Tip #3: What Neighborhoods in Kirkland Have the Best View Homes?
Since Kirkland sits on the hills right next to Lake Washington, you can expect that many homes will have some stellar views. Stick to the neighborhoods along the Lake.
Best View Neighborhoods in Kirkland
- Yarrow Bay
- Moss Bay
- Market
- Juanita
- Westernmost parts of Inglewood and Finn Hill.
For the right price, you are bound to find a home with some breathtaking Lake Washington and Seattle views in some awesome locations in Kirkland.
Tip #4: What Do You Need to Know About Kirkland’s Transit Options?
Well, I hate to say this, but transit is not Kirkland’s strong suit. But things are turning around. The Rapid K-Line is supposed to open up in 2024. Kirkland also has an extensive bus system with numerous park-and-ride spots and a major transit center. It also has an abundance of parking, which is something that is slowly becoming extinct in Seattle.
While it may lack a diversity of transit options, Kirkland is a great city for biking. There is the Cross Kirkland Corridor that runs from Totem Lake (which is super close to this mid-century home) all the way to the South Kirkland Park and Ride. And there are 56 miles of bike lanes as well. Heck, you can even bike your way around the Lake and into Seattle if you have the time and energy!
Tip #5: What Types of Amenities Will You Get to Enjoy in Kirkland?
I’m not a suburban gal, but if there was any suburb I would live in, it would be Kirkland. The downtown corridor is seriously beyond quaint. It’s brimming with local bars, restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and even a yummy gelateria. We actually just had dinner at Feast and it was fantastic.
Kirkland also has a multitude of cool waterfront parks and some larger inland parks. Go swimming at Juanita Beach Park, launch your kayaks at Denny Park, or head over to Bridle Trails State Park, one of the country’s best equestrian parks. Here you can ride through their 28 miles of wilderness trails.
And if you are up in the neighborhood where we just listed this cool mid-century home, you are just minutes to The Village at Totem Lake. The Village has pretty much everything you might need: movies, a spa, Whole Foods, shopping, dining, a bank, and a medical center.
Oh, and I know it’s not IN Kirkland, but you are literally just 10 minutes to Woodinville, where you can visit some of the best wineries in the country!
Thanks For Checking Out Our Tips for How to Buy a Home in Kirkland
What do you need to know about how to buy a home in Kirkland? Kirkland has a variety of home types available, with everything from mid-century homes to impressive high-end new construction townhomes. Right now, the median price for a single-family home in Kirkland is about $1.4 million. Many people who buy a home in Kirkland want a view; neighborhoods along Lake Washington like Yarrow, Moss Bay, Market, Juanita, and the westernmost parts of Inglewood Finn Hill offer views. Kirkland isn’t known for awesome transit but there are still options, including buses and park and rides. Plus there’s tons of parking. And some of Kirkland’s most popular amenities include its waterfront parks, The Village at Totem Lake, and the Downtown area.
What You Need to Know About How to Buy a Home in Kirkland
If you’re thinking about buying a home in Kirkland, you’re in the right place! Here I am sharing the questions you should ask, and I’m also sharing the answer to each one.
- Tip #1: What Types of Homes Can You Buy in Kirkland?
- Tip #2: What Are the Average Prices of Homes for Sale in Kirkland?
- Tip #3: What Neighborhoods in Kirkland Have the Best View Homes?
- Tip #4: What Do You Need to Know About Kirkland’s Transit Options?
- Tip #5: What Types of Amenities Will You Get to Enjoy in Kirkland?
More Details About the Home in the Video
- MLS: 2140224
- Address: 11528 NE 139th Pl Kirkland, WA 98034
- Neighborhood: Kirkland
- Price: $1,075,000
- More Information >
Want to see this home in all of its glory?
See It In Person – Call/Text The Diva Desk Phone 206-271-0264.
We are here to help. Our team understands that this process can take a year or two. And we are more than willing to give you a personalized plan to get the ball rolling. Feel free to contact us directly at thediva@teamedivarealestate.com or call/text 206-271-0264.
