Welcome to Sammamish
Sammamish, Washington is a modern lakeside community nestled along the sunny shores of Lake Sammamish. Famously friendly, Forbes Magazine in 2012 named Sammamish, “Friendliest Town in the United States.” This neighborly, thriving, and upscale community is conveniently located just 20 minutes east of Seattle and is popular with young, upwardly mobile professionals and growing families who appreciate its plentiful open park spaces and seasonal activities.
Sammamish Resources
About and Official City Links
Community
Education, School Zones, Links, Reviews
- Sammamish Schools
History
Founded in the late 1800s, the Sammamish plateau has historically been an unincorporated part of King County. In the 1970s and 1980s, the growing population of residents sought a more independent path, and in 1999, voted to incorporate their blooming community as its own municipality.
The city’s motto, “Building Community Together,” speaks volumes about the shared values and experiences of those who choose to call Sammamish home. Local schools are effective, well-funded, and supported by active local parents. The city of Sammamish is safe and community-minded, credible by its consistently low crime rate, currently 90% below the national average.
Community
Sammamish is a sociable community that offers plenty of opportunities for arts, leisure, outdoor adventures, and other pursuits. Sammamish offers an impressive blend of attractions including:
- Sammamish’s own Shakespeare in the Park, an annual festival that breathes new life into timeless classics
- Sammamish Days and Nights, a Jazz music festival featuring an array of musicians in a fun outdoor setting
- Weekly Farmer’s Market that offers healthy, locally grown organic fruits and vegetables
- Parks and golf courses offering an abundance of outdoor free-time activities
- Upscale Country Clubs for networking and relaxation
Shopping & Dining
- Sammamish Cafe
- Palace Korean BBQ
- La Casita
- Radcliffe Steak & Seafood
- Pine Lake Pizzeria
- Tanoor
- MOD Pizza
- August Moon
- Kryptonite
- Headwaters Bar & Grill
- Canyons
- Three Lions Pub
- Bushnell Craft Brewing
- Vinason Pho
Things to Do
- Cirque Du Soleil Volta
- Soaring Eagle Park
- Vasa Park
- Iskcon Vedic Cultural Center
- Sammamish Landing
- East Lake Trail
- The Evans Creek Preserve
- Pine Lake Park
- Duthie Hill Park
- Sammamish Arts Fair
Real Estate
List of neighborhoods
- Aldarra
- Aldarra Ridge
- Ashford Chase
- Beaver Lake
- Blackstone
- Bradford Woods
- Brauerwood
- Cornerstone Estates
- East Lake Sammamish
- Glencoe at Trossachs
- Gramercy Park
- Laurel Hill
- Lawson Park
- Aldarra
- Aldarra Ridge
- Ashford Chase
- Beaver Lake
- Blackstone
- Bradford Woods
- Brauerwood
- Cornerstone Estates
- East Lake Sammamish
- Glencoe at Trossachs
- Gramercy Park
- Laurel Hill
- Lawson Park
If you are considering buying a home, a townhouse or a condo in Sammamish, you’ll be happy to know: Sammamish homes retain their value, with home values averaging double digit percentage increases over the last 20 years. This means that, regardless of whether you buy an existing Sammamish home or invest in new construction, you can relax with the knowledge that you’re buying in a community with a steady track record.
Roy Towse is your local Sammamish real estate expert. If you’re interested in learning more about available Sammamish homes for sale, give him a call today at (425) 444-8089 or click here to get in touch.
Roy Towse is your local Sammamish real estate expert. If you’re interested in learning more about available Sammamish homes for sale, give him a call today at (425) 444-8089 or
click here to get in touch.
Roy Towse is your local Sammamish real estate expert. If you’re interested in learning more about available Sammamish homes for sale, give him a call today at (425) 444-8089 or
click here to get in touch.
