Seattle News

25-09-2026

Kirkland’s Expensive Housing Market Has Almost Fully Shifted to Buyers

In Kirkland, a city on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, the housing market—long considered one of the most expensive and competitive in the region—can now be described as a buyers’ market by 99%. Even entry-level homes here typically cost around $1 million or more, while properties in most neighborhoods often sell for more than $2 million. Their high prices reflect the city’s attractive waterfront location and steady demand for housing on Seattle’s Eastside.

Based on: Kirkland’s wildly pricey housing scene is now ‘99% buyer’s market’