I’m from there. Every winter wind storms happen with rain too. You are at risk of home damage and property damage if there are ample very large trees around you. The one thing outsiders don’t know to do or beginner home owners in king county beyond Seattle don’t do, that causes disastrous outcomes for you or your neighbors, is getting your large trees in your yard inspected. It is an absolute must to get them inspected and encourage your neighbors to do so as well every 2-3 years. Inspecting trees and knowing if parts need cutting or if it’s in not great health is highly highly advised because those trees in not as great shape are typically the trees that fall. If wind storms happen, stay on the lowest level until it passes to avoid a deathly outcome.
I'm about a mile from High Valley. It's a nice neighborhood, but definitely on a mountainside. Expect a sloped lot. Weather can be "special" out here: more snow and ice. Your services will as likely be in Renton Highlands as Issaquah, but it's Issaquah Schools. Rain and clouds are worse than further west. Power outages can last for days, so be prepared for no electricity. With a generator you can run your oil or gas furnace, but you wouldn't need a whole house generator, unless that's your only heat source. You'll need to maintain your septic. Definitely a Subaru or Volvo neighborhood, or you'll need to stay home if it's snowy. I think upper High Valley will be about 1,000' elevation; down near the bottom is more like 3-500' elevation. For being so close in to the urban area it's very rural. It takes me 30 minutes to get into Seattle with no traffic, and going through Renton is a good alternative if I-90 is clogged. If the weathmen start talking about "The Cascade Foothills", these areas are it!
I’m from there. Every winter wind storms happen with rain too. You are at risk of home damage and property damage if there are ample very large trees around you. The one thing outsiders don’t know to do or beginner home owners in king county beyond Seattle don’t do, that causes disastrous outcomes for you or your neighbors, is getting your large trees in your yard inspected. It is an absolute must to get them inspected and encourage your neighbors to do so as well every 2-3 years. Inspecting trees and knowing if parts need cutting or if it’s in not great health is highly highly advised because those trees in not as great shape are typically the trees that fall. If wind storms happen, stay on the lowest level until it passes to avoid a deathly outcome.
Does anyone know about the high valley area, it’s on the other side of the mountain?
I'm about a mile from High Valley. It's a nice neighborhood, but definitely on a mountainside. Expect a sloped lot. Weather can be "special" out here: more snow and ice. Your services will as likely be in Renton Highlands as Issaquah, but it's Issaquah Schools. Rain and clouds are worse than further west. Power outages can last for days, so be prepared for no electricity. With a generator you can run your oil or gas furnace, but you wouldn't need a whole house generator, unless that's your only heat source. You'll need to maintain your septic. Definitely a Subaru or Volvo neighborhood, or you'll need to stay home if it's snowy. I think upper High Valley will be about 1,000' elevation; down near the bottom is more like 3-500' elevation. For being so close in to the urban area it's very rural. It takes me 30 minutes to get into Seattle with no traffic, and going through Renton is a good alternative if I-90 is clogged. If the weathmen start talking about "The Cascade Foothills", these areas are it!
This is great😂 deterrent for all the tech transplants
1.3 million isn’t even possible. PS I live in Issaquah in Talus
Its a nice place to raise a small family but ya its not for people who are single and wanted that night life.
Bro I live in issaquah these are all lies
Reason #1: lots and lots of Liberals (D).