8.4 out of 10

170th Pl Northeast, Overlake

47.6499725941017 -122.113309187826
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5/5
2yrs+

"Lakeside homes, but high bank waterfront"

The waterfront homes on West Lake Sammamish don't seem to be as sought after as the East side of the lake. Perhaps because a lot of the homes have high bank water front, which means very steep driveways or steep paths down to the lake from the yard. When road conditions are icy this makes for treacherous driving coming in or out of your home.

There is a beautiful park here, Idylwood Park, which many people frequent during the summer. There is a swimming beach, picnic areas and other recreational activities and facilities available for the general public. Westlake Sammamish NE is very close to Marymoor Park - an outstanding park on the Eastside. During the summer, parking can be difficult which sometimes means quite a walk to Idylwood Park, however there is an upper parking lot. There is a faith-based camp and conference center nearby which children frequent during the summer and there are great facilities for recreation and rental.

The exit from 520 onto Westlake Sammamish Parkway can sometimes be a slow drive, particularly during peak hours. The traffic is heavily congested from 148th to the Westlake exit, but this has improved since the road widening further on at Highway 202, and the entry ramp heading West to Seattle from Redmond Way and Avondale Road.

Housing ranges from single family homes to condominiums. Redmond Town Center is close by. Redmond Town Center used to cater more for families but seems to be upgrading to a more mature consumer. Many of the childrens' stores have moved elsewhere, such as Bellevue Square, which is a shame, but I heard that the leasing prices for stores has increased driving some businesses out and looking elsewhere for something more affordable. Gold Class Cinemas have replaced Regal, so going to that cinema is much mroe expensive than Bella Botega, but the experience is royal. Many teens frequent the outdoor mall and it is decorated beautifully in the winter holidays.
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