If home is where the heart is, consider this one a total love story. Nestled in Kirkland’s sought-after Highlands neighborhood, this beautifully maintained 3 bed, 2.25 bath home has been lovingly cared for by the same owners for 27 years and the pride shows at every turn. Inside, warm engineered hardwood floors flow across the main level, while brand-new carpet in the bedrooms adds extra comfort. Fresh interior paint and stylishly updated kitchen and bathrooms mean the big projects are done, just move in and start living. Step outside and discover your own private retreat. Multiple recently refinished decks create the perfect setting for summer BBQs, morning coffee, or unwinding in a peaceful garden escape. And the location? Classic Kirkland magic. You’re minutes from waterfront parks along Lake Washington, vibrant downtown dining and boutiques, scenic trails, top-rated amenities, and community favorites like Peter Kirk Pool and the public library. Easy access to tech hubs and commuter routes keeps work close while lifestyle stays front and center. Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or rightsizing, this home is ready for its next chapter. Come see it. Feel it. Fall in love.
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate Central • Samantha Enos
$1,325,000
11619 NE 97th Street, Kirkland, WA 98033
3beds
1,720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
8,707 Square Feet Lot
$1,263,300 Zestimate®
$770/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Warm engineered hardwood floorsPrivate retreatFresh interior paintMultiple recently refinished decksPeaceful garden escape
- 159 days |
- 200 |
- 5 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Samantha Enos,
Windermere Real Estate Central
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2478153
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: Second
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Closet in Bonus Room
Features
- Bath Off Primary
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,720
- Total interior livable area: 1,720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, Water Heater, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 8,707 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Dog Run, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2273600340
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Entry
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Kirkland
- Water: Public, Company: City of Kirkland
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Highlands
Location
- Region: Kirkland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $770/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,311,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,860
- Date on market: 2/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 157 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$1,263,300
$1.20M - $1.33M
$4,174/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2026 | Price change | $1,325,000-5%$770/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2478153 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+630.5%$811/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2478153 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/1998 | Sold | $190,953+4.6%$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/1996 | Sold | $182,500$106/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,407 +15.7% | $1,311,000 +8.9% |
| 2024 | $9,860 +7% | $1,204,000 +12.9% |
| 2023 | $9,213 -5.8% | $1,066,000 -17.1% |
| 2022 | $9,783 +20.5% | $1,286,000 +42.6% |
| 2021 | $8,116 +15.7% | $902,000 +26.3% |
| 2020 | $7,015 +1.3% | $714,000 -2.5% |
| 2019 | $6,928 +17.6% | $732,000 +13.8% |
| 2018 | $5,890 +3.3% | $643,000 +16.7% |
| 2017 | $5,700 +35.8% | $551,000 +13.8% |
| 2016 | $4,199 | $484,000 +9% |
| 2015 | $4,199 | $444,000 +11.3% |
| 2014 | $4,199 | $399,000 +9.6% |
| 2013 | $4,199 | $364,000 +16.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $312,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $312,000 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $333,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $333,000 -8.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $363,000 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $337,000 +11.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $302,000 +24.8% |
| 2001 | $2,782 +6% | $242,000 +15.8% |
| 2000 | $2,626 | $209,000 |
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Neighborhood: Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Peter Kirk Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Kirkland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Lake Washington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peter Kirk Elementary
- Middle: Kirkland Middle
- High: Lake Wash High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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