Vasa Park: Eastside Hidden Gem?

My first experience with Lake Sammamish was Vasa Park. The park is fun—so cool it’s actually called Vasa Park Resort—and it is surrounded by moderately priced and well kept homes. The area has a lot to offer Eastsiders. Walking distance to the lake and surrounding parks, a safe and family-friendly community, close proximity to businesses (eh hem, Microsoft) and easy access to I-90.

Nearly 45 homes are currently listed for sale within five miles of Vasa Park. The average listing price is $699,950. That’s actually not bad considering all the homes are at least two bedrooms and not pint sized as you would find with homes closer to Seattle.  It’s not the “chepper chicken”, but it’s certainly not grim compared to homes near the water in Mercer Island, Kirkland or Lake Union. The more I think about it, finding a waterfront home with a private dock on Lake Sammamish for less than $1.5 million seems too good to be true – but not near Vasa Park.

Are you interested in living near a “resort” within walking distances to one of the area’s most popular lakes? If yes, then these homeowners recently listed their home just for you. Awe.

16557 SE 30th St – $469,000
4 bed, 3 bath
Needs work all around but great remodel opportunity

16666 SE 27th St – $648,000
3 bed, 2.75 bath
Lake views, impeccable hardwood floors, pleasant and fun kitchen and living area

16802 SE 28th St – $729,000
3 bed, 2.75 bath
Lake views, some updating needed, unique (but spacious) master bathroom, 900 sqft deck (my favorite!)

2500 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE – $1,275,000
3 bed, 3 bath
It doesn’t get much closer to the water than this (see picture), private lot, handcrafted wood framing, neat loft and wind storage areas, vaulted ceilings