Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Sammamish, WA
$1,650,000Median listing price
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About Sammamish
Sammamish (~67,455 residents, 2020 Census) sits on a plateau bordered by Lake Sammamish to the west and the Snoqualmie Valley to the east, 20 miles east of Seattle, per its Wikipedia introduction. Realtor.com's median listing price was $1,650,000 (read September 2026). It is a city of newer subdivisions, parks and lake access.
Home prices in Sammamish
The median listing price in Sammamish is $1,650,000.
Top places in Sammamish
- Pine Lake Park.
- Lake Sammamish State Park (nearby shoreline access).
- Sammamish Commons and City Hall plaza.
- Beaver Lake Park.
Commuting from Sammamish
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 20–22 miles via I-90 or SR-520).
- Transit: King County Metro and Sound Transit express buses; no rail service — commuters typically drive or connect via Issaquah/Redmond park-and-rides.
Sammamish FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sammamish, WA?
The median listing price in Sammamish is $1,650,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Sammamish, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 20–22 miles via I-90 or SR-520).
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.