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Old 02-06-2015, 01:55 PM
 
Location: Turlock, CA
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My wife and I are planning to start visiting Washington (specifically the Seattle area) several times a year for the foreseeable future. We're hoping to start scoping out places to eventually buy a vacation/retirement home.

My wife has been looking mainly at Issaquah, as her main draw is something close(ish) to amenities and Seattle but back in a forest-like setting.

Any thoughts about some areas for us to short list to check out this year? We'll probably be coming up in March, again in August, and possibly again in December, each time for 3-4 days over weekends.
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Old 02-06-2015, 02:22 PM
 
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Issaquah is nice but you're paying a premium for the good schools and relatively easy commute, which aren't going to give you much value if you're retired.
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Old 02-06-2015, 04:05 PM
 
Location: Kirkland, WA (Metro Seattle)
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Add another twenty miles out from the perimeter beyond Issaquah, in whatever direction suits, to escape commuting problems and inflated prices. I live in Kirkland because it is convenient to tech centers and mass transit, plus is a great investment and appreciating asset while I am working. However: post-retirement, odds-are I'm fleeing to Poulsbo or similar (any number of places detached from the metro commute corridors and significant expensive. This state, or another.)
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Old 02-07-2015, 09:00 AM
 
Location: Seattle
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Look at Bainbridge or Vashon Islands, Fall City, Snoqualmie or Duvall.
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Old 02-07-2015, 11:32 AM
 
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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For a vacation then retirement home, I'd suggest getting a little farther out. For example, if you like mountains and woods, Cle Elum, still only about an hour to Issaquah for major shopping, 20-30 minutes longer to Seattle. If you prefer salt water consider Poulsbo or Port Townsend, both are a ferry ride and 20-45 minutes drive to Seattle. If your budget permits, you can still buy a buildable lot in more remote parts of Issaquah such as Squak Mountain. I have seen some at about $150k, but without utilities in, and our construction cost is over $200/sf now, not counting the architect.
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Old 02-09-2015, 08:28 PM
 
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What are the nicest suburbs of Seattle? The most notable among locals or just in general. I have no idea.

Like the Main Line Philly equivalent or say the Bucks County PA equivalent? Places with unique homes and wooded areas vs developments.
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Old 02-09-2015, 08:39 PM
 
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What are the nicest suburbs of Seattle? The most notable among locals or just in general. I have no idea.

Like the Main Line Philly equivalent or say the Bucks County PA equivalent? Places with unique homes and wooded areas vs developments.
Before answering this question, some info on your housing budget would be helpful? And how do you define nicest? I, for instance, find the the term "nice suburb" an oxymoron - I prefer to live in Seattle itself.
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