Known affectionately as "Issaquah Castle," this singular estate crowns its own hilltop above the forest canopy, custom-built by original owner & never before offered to the public. Panoramic views of Lake Sammamish and the Cascades unfold from every angle, while a deep stand of trees and custom gate create a sense of seclusion that feels worlds away. Through a bird's eye view, beyond the estate's orchard is the Cougar Mountain Zoo with its incredible endangered species as a reminder of the beauty of the natural world. Inside this legacy estate, pointed arches, cathedral ceilings and marble & granite details throughout establish an interior of genuine architectural distinction. At the center, a 2-story great room is wrapped in glass, with a grand stone fireplace & presided over by a mezzanine balcony with a custom spiral staircase connecting the levels. Arched doorways lead to a formal dining room beneath a gilded chandelier. Spa-caliber bathrooms feature jetted tubs, stone vessel sinks & arched windows framing the treetops. Two ADA-accessible entries open to two self-contained floors, each designed for independent living with their own professional kitchens. A large capacity wine cellar & ample parking make this an unrivaled venue for grand entertaining. A soaring 60-foot tower completes this one-of-a-kind estate. The large lot offers potential for development. Just minutes from I-90, charming Issaquah downtown, premier shopping/dining in Bellevue & direct access to Seattle.
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate/East • John A. Kritsonis • 206-498-0288
$5,690,000
5454 194th Avenue SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
4beds
7,057sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
1.68 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$806/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Grand stone fireplaceAmple parkingArched doorwaysLarge capacity wine cellarCathedral ceilingsTwo ada-accessible entriesPointed arches
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John A. Kritsonis 206-498-0288 johnk@windermere.com,
Windermere Real Estate/East,
Colin Dalrymple 425-890-6548,
Windermere Real Estate/East
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2532178
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Radiant, Recirculation Pump, Electric, Natural Gas, See Remarks
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Dining Room, Loft, Pantry, Sauna
- Flooring: Granite, Marble, Stone
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,057
- Total interior livable area: 7,057 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 27
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 25
Features
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hot Tub/Spa, Jetted Tub, Loft, Pantry, Sauna, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wine Cellar, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator, Wired for Generator
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor, Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Lake, Mountain(s), Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 1.68 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Paved, Secluded, Value In Land, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1924069116
- Zoning: SF-E
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 3 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement/Concrete, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal,Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Details
- Builder name: Owner
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Issaquah
- Water: Public, Company: City of Issaquah
- Utilities for property: Comcast/Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Cougar Mountain
Location
- Region: Issaquah
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $806/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $27,104
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,690,000$806/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Newport
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sunset Elem
- Middle: Issaquah Mid
- High: Issaquah 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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