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Single Family Homes, Upscale, Gorgeous, Access to Tech Hubs!
4.5
rating
By
Blondebaerde (
Feb 06, 2016)
Five year resident and homeowner in NorKirk. I selected NorKirk carefully vs. other Seattle metro areas due to proximity to IT employers, quality of life, and probability of value appreciation on a 10+ year horizon. Crime is very low, I've heard of little outside of rare car-pr ...Read More
owls. Mass transit only marginal, primarily via Kirkland Transit Center. Employment is stellar for highly-experienced IT workers, good for me because I switch jobs every c. three years in the modern economy. Property values are climbing, the area continuing a long term march upscale with renovations of obsolete mid-century cottages for ultramodern homes. That reduces the charm, but definitely improves image. Little land to build so they demolish older homes for new, thus owning the dirt is the real property value. Commuting to tech centers in Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, and Sammamish is easy, Seattle (downtown) less-so. School ratings tell their own (good) story. Abysmal dreary and gray weather half the year drives off many, (almost) balanced by superlative and usually-mild summers, pretty springtime, and beautiful fall colors.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Norkirk?
Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.
Parks
Van Aalst Park
Reservoir Park
Cotton Hill Park
Crestwoods Park
Tot Lot Park
Highlands Park
Peter Kirk Memorial Park
Heritage Park
Entertainment
Kirkland Arts Center
Kirkland Performance Center
Tech City Bowl
Magnuson Community Garden Amphitheater
Regal Bella Bottega 11
Chateau Ste. Michelle Stage
JM Cellars
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Food & Drink
Chainline Brewing Company
Emerald City Smoothie
Shake Shack
Subway
Papa John's
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Taco Del Mar
Sirena Gelato
A+
Commute
Is public transit available in Norkirk?
Of all people who commute,
7.5% take public transportation in
Norkirk.