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$1,049,000
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,120 sqft
1860 25th Ave NE, Issaquah 98029
Listing courtesy of Trailhead Realty Group via NWMLS · MLS #2301560
Issaquah · King County
Issaquah Highlands homes for sale & neighborhood guide
A walkable master-planned community above I-90 with newer homes, trails, and its own town center.
Living in Issaquah Highlands
The Issaquah Highlands is a large master-planned community on the plateau above I-90, designed from the start around walkability, parks, and a central town core. It's one of the Seattle metro's most complete examples of new-urbanist planning: a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos organized around a Main Street-style retail center, dozens of parks, and miles of trails.
Because it was built largely from the 2000s onward, the housing is newer than most of the Eastside, with a range that spans condos and townhomes through larger single-family homes — giving buyers more entry points than many established neighborhoods. The Highlands' own retail core (grocery, dining, a movie theater, and services) plus a major park-and-ride and bus rapid transit make it unusually self-contained.
Buyers come for the combination of newer construction, walkable amenities, extensive trails, top-rated Issaquah schools, and direct I-90 access to Bellevue and Seattle. It's a strong fit for those who want planned-community convenience and recreation without giving up a commute.
Issaquah Highlands real estate market
- Median sale price
- $1.1M
- Price / sq ft
- ~$460
- Days on market
- 11
- Months of supply
- 1.7
- Sale-to-list
- 101%
Approximate figures as of May 2026, for general guidance only — not an appraisal. The market moves week to week; subscribe to the monthly report below or request a personalized analysis for current, address-level numbers.
The Highlands offers a wider price range than most Eastside neighborhoods because it deliberately mixes housing types. Condos and townhomes provide attainable entry points, while larger single-family homes and view properties on the upper plateau anchor the top — so the median lands around $1.1M as of May 2026.
Newer construction, walkability, and the self-contained town center keep demand steady across segments. Buyers benefit from instant alerts given the variety of product that turns over; sellers benefit from the community's strong, recognizable identity.
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Homes for sale in Issaquah Highlands
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Schools in Issaquah Highlands
The Issaquah Highlands is served by the highly rated Issaquah School District, including schools within the community itself. Confirm the exact assignment by address.
Issaquah School District
A highly regarded district serving the Highlands; verify the assignment per address.
Grand Ridge Elementary
An elementary located within the Issaquah Highlands (verify boundaries by address).
Issaquah High School
A comprehensive high school serving the Issaquah area.
Getting around & commuting from Issaquah Highlands
The Highlands is built around a major transit hub and direct I-90 access, making it one of the more commute-friendly plateau communities.
Park-and-ride + bus rapid transit
A large transit center with frequent express bus service toward Bellevue and Seattle.
To Bellevue
Roughly 15–20 minutes by car off-peak via I-90.
To Seattle
About 25–35 minutes off-peak via I-90, longer at rush hour.
Walkability
A walkable town core with grocery, dining, and services within the community.
Lifestyle & amenities in Issaquah Highlands
The Highlands is designed for an amenity-rich, walkable lifestyle, with its own retail core, extensive parks, and trail access onto the surrounding plateau.
Highlands town center
A Main Street-style core with grocery, restaurants, a movie theater, and services.
Parks & trails
Dozens of parks plus trail connections toward Grand Ridge and the Issaquah Alps.
Community events
An active community association running markets, concerts, and seasonal events.
Newer construction
A planned mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos built largely since the 2000s.
Who Issaquah Highlands suits
- Buyers who want newer construction with walkable amenities in one place.
- Commuters who value bus rapid transit and direct I-90 access.
- Buyers seeking a range of price points and housing types in a single community.
- Outdoor-oriented buyers drawn to trails and the Issaquah Alps.
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Is the Issaquah Highlands a good place to live?
- The Issaquah Highlands is a popular master-planned community known for newer homes, a walkable town center with grocery and dining, dozens of parks and trails, top-rated Issaquah schools, and a transit center with direct I-90 access. It appeals to buyers who want planned-community convenience plus a workable commute.
How much do homes cost in the Issaquah Highlands?
- As of May 2026, the approximate median is around $1.1M, but the range is wide because the community mixes condos, townhomes, and single-family homes. Condos and townhomes provide attainable entry points; larger single-family and view homes anchor the top. Request the Issaquah market report for current figures.
Does the Issaquah Highlands have good transit?
- Yes — the Highlands is built around a large park-and-ride and transit center with frequent express bus service toward Bellevue and Seattle, plus direct I-90 access. That transit hub is a defining feature and a reason commuters choose the community.
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