Kirkland, Washington · Luxury New Construction
Kirkland Highlands
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Ben Casady Custom Estates · Cascade Mountain Views · $2.5M–$6M+
Kirkland Highlands: Kirkland's Pinnacle of Luxury Real Estate
There is no neighborhood on the Eastside quite like Kirkland Highlands. Positioned on Kirkland's hillside above the city's urban core, this elevated enclave commands panoramic Cascade Mountain views, captures glimpses of Lake Washington on clear days, and serves as the primary canvas for Ben Casady custom homes — the most respected name in Kirkland luxury new construction. For buyers seeking a new construction estate that combines architectural distinction with Pacific Northwest grandeur, and for homeowners wondering what is my Kirkland Highlands home worth in today's market, this neighborhood delivers answers that few others can match.
Kirkland Highlands real estate occupies a unique position in the Eastside market. Unlike resale-dominated neighborhoods such as Houghton or Finn Hill, Kirkland Highlands is defined by its concentration of luxury new construction — estates built to modern standards with open floor plans, smart home technology, chef's kitchens, and spa-inspired primary suites. The neighborhood's hillside topography creates natural view corridors that builders like Ben Casady exploit masterfully, orienting living spaces and master suites toward the mountains and sky. The result is a collection of homes that compete directly with Bellevue's finest new construction at a measurable value advantage.
In 2025, the median sold price in Kirkland Highlands reached $1,970,000 — a 17.1% increase from 2024's median of $1,682,500. The average sold price climbed to $2,149,306, and the neighborhood's highest recorded 2025 sale reached $3,900,000. These are not aberrations. They reflect sustained demand from tech executives, physicians, and luxury buyers who have discovered that Kirkland Highlands luxury real estate delivers Bellevue-caliber quality at a significant discount — without sacrificing proximity to Google's Kirkland Campus, Microsoft's Redmond headquarters, or the waterfront dining and culture of Downtown Kirkland.
At the center of this market stands Freddy Delgadillo, Kirkland Highlands real estate agent and the exclusive representative of Ben Casady since 2012. Freddy personally set the first $1M+ sale prices ever recorded in Kirkland Highlands — in 2014, at a time when the neighborhood's potential was visible only to those who had studied it as deeply as he had. In the twelve years since, he has completed 15+ luxury sales in Kirkland Highlands above $2.5M and has guided every single Casady Homes transaction from groundbreaking to closing. If you are searching for a Kirkland Highlands realtor who offers genuine insider access — not just MLS listings — Freddy Delgadillo is the only call you need to make.
Ben Casady Homes in Kirkland Highlands
If you know luxury new construction on the Eastside, you know Ben Casady. A 2x Master Builder Award winner with more than 30 years building some of the most celebrated custom estates in the Pacific Northwest, Ben Casady has made Kirkland Highlands his primary building area — and every single Casady home sold since 2012 has been represented by one agent: Freddy Delgadillo.
This is not a coincidence. Freddy and the Casady family have built a professional partnership rooted in shared values around design, craftsmanship, and client experience. Together, they have traveled to Paris and Rome to study architecture, materials, and the design philosophy that separates enduring luxury from trend-chasing construction. That European sensibility — the elevated proportions, the material authenticity, the attention to how light moves through a space — is present in every Casady estate that has risen in Kirkland Highlands. It is also why Casady Homes consistently command premium prices that outperform the neighborhood average at time of resale.
For buyers, working with Freddy as your Kirkland Highlands real estate agent means one thing above all others: you see Casady projects before the public does. During the construction phase, Freddy's clients have the opportunity to tour homes as they are being built, negotiate selections and upgrades, and secure a purchase before the property ever appears on MLS. That window — typically 60 to 120 days before completion — is where $50,000 to $100,000 in builder upgrades are negotiated. Appliance packages. Custom cabinetry finishes. Hardwood species and stain. Smart home integration scope. By the time a Casady home hits the open market, Freddy's clients are already preparing to move in.
"Every Casady home in Kirkland Highlands since 2012 has sold through Freddy. That relationship isn't transactional — it's architectural. We build together, and our clients benefit from access that no other agent in the market can offer."
Verified Casady Homes Sales — Kirkland Highlands
The following completed transactions represent Freddy's direct Casady Homes sales record in Kirkland Highlands. All represented by Freddy Delgadillo, Realogics Sotheby's International Realty.
The Miller Short Plat sales in 2014 represent more than two transactions — they represent a market-defining moment. When Freddy sold 9006 and 9002 116th Ave NE for $999,000 and $1,035,000, he established the first $1M+ price floor ever recorded in Kirkland Highlands. Those sales became the comparable foundation upon which every subsequent luxury transaction in the neighborhood was built. A decade later, the median sold price has doubled. The homeowners who purchased in 2014 have seen their equity grow by a factor of two — because Freddy understood this neighborhood's trajectory before the market did.
For the complete Ben Casady portfolio — including current projects in Kirkland Highlands, West of Market, Everest, Medina, and Hunts Point — visit the dedicated builder authority page.
Kirkland Highlands Real Estate Market
The Kirkland Highlands real estate market has delivered consistent, above-market appreciation for homeowners who positioned themselves in this neighborhood. Powered by limited luxury inventory, sustained tech-sector demand, and the singular influence of Ben Casady new construction, Kirkland Highlands home values have outperformed broader Kirkland averages in both absolute dollar growth and percentage appreciation. The data below is sourced directly from NWMLS closed transactions and is current through the end of 2025.
Market data sourced from NWMLS closed transactions, Kirkland Highlands community, 2025. Data refreshed April 2026. Market conditions change — contact Freddy at 425-941-8688 for current inventory and pricing.
Year-Over-Year Market Comparison
2024 Market
- Median Sold Price: $1,682,500
- Average Sold Price: $1,932,776
- Avg $/SqFt: $817.06
- Transactions: 24 sales
- Avg CDOM: 24 days
- SP/LP Ratio: 102.90%
- High Sale: $3,350,000
2025 Market
- Median Sold Price: $1,970,000
- Average Sold Price: $2,149,306
- Avg $/SqFt: $764.94
- Transactions: 31 sales
- Avg CDOM: 44 days
- SP/LP Ratio: 98.96%
- High Sale: $3,900,000
Two trends define the 2025 Kirkland Highlands market: larger homes are transacting (average SqFt grew from 2,409 to 2,845), pushing the price ceiling higher even as price-per-square-foot moderated. The days-on-market increase from 24 to 44 days reflects the normalization of luxury pricing — sellers who priced accurately still achieved near-full-list results, while overpriced properties required more time. Kirkland Highlands home values are not declining — the market is maturing into a pace where sophisticated pricing and presentation matter.
For homeowners asking what is my Kirkland Highlands home worth right now, the honest answer is: it depends on specifics that aggregate data cannot capture. View orientation, lot size, year of build, finish level, and proximity to Ben Casady new construction comps all affect value. Freddy Delgadillo provides private, no-obligation Kirkland Highlands home valuations with the granularity that automated tools cannot offer.
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What Is Your Kirkland Highlands Home Worth in 2026?
The median Kirkland Highlands home value rose 17.1% in 2025, reaching $1,970,000. The neighborhood's highest sale hit $3,900,000. But your specific home value — shaped by view orientation, lot size, finish level, and proximity to Ben Casady comps — requires a conversation, not an algorithm. Freddy Delgadillo provides private, no-obligation home valuations for Kirkland Highlands homeowners with the depth that Zillow and automated tools cannot deliver.
All valuations are private and confidential. No obligation, no pressure.
Living in Kirkland Highlands
Kirkland Highlands offers something increasingly rare in the Eastside luxury market: the feeling of genuine retreat, ten minutes from everything. Homeowners here wake to mountain silence and Cascade panoramas, then commute to Google's Kirkland Campus in twelve minutes or reach Downtown Kirkland's waterfront dining in ten. The neighborhood's hillside elevation insulates it from the density and noise of the urban core while preserving effortless access to it. For tech executives, families, and luxury buyers who refuse to choose between privacy and proximity, Kirkland Highlands luxury real estate resolves that tension permanently.
Cascade Mountain Views
Elevated hillside positioning creates natural view corridors toward Mount Rainier and the North Cascades. Select western-exposure lots capture Lake Washington glimpses toward Seattle. Ben Casady orients every home to maximize these vistas through floor-to-ceiling glass and elevated main-floor living.
Urban Village Proximity
Downtown Kirkland's waterfront restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and Google Campus are 10–12 minutes away. Bellevue Square and Bellevue's dining corridor are 15 minutes. The urban village energy of central Kirkland is yours on demand — without living in its shadow.
Tech Campus Commutes
Google's Kirkland Campus: 10–12 minutes. Microsoft Redmond: 20 minutes. Amazon Seattle: 25 minutes via 520. Kirkland Highlands positions tech executives closer to work than most Bellevue neighborhoods, with significantly less commute friction and no downtown congestion to navigate.
Hillside Privacy & Space
Kirkland Highlands lots typically range from 0.2 to 0.75 acres — generous hillside parcels that provide natural separation, mature tree canopies, and the sense of owning actual land. A standard Ben Casady estate includes covered outdoor living spaces designed for year-round Pacific Northwest use.
Schools & Community
Kirkland Highlands is served by the Lake Washington School District, consistently ranked among the top public school districts in Washington State. The neighborhood's established character and owner-occupancy rate create the kind of stable, engaged community that luxury buyers prioritize for families.
Dining & Lifestyle Access
From Café Juanita — a Pacific Northwest culinary institution — to the waterfront dining of Downtown Kirkland, the neighborhood's lifestyle infrastructure is exceptional. Kirkland's Saturday Farmers Market, marina access, and the Totem Lake retail corridor round out an urban amenity set that rivals any Eastside location.
Luxury Features & New Construction Excellence
The defining characteristic of Kirkland Highlands luxury new construction — and of Ben Casady estates in particular — is the uncompromising integration of form and function. Every design decision reflects Casady's 30+ years of Eastside building experience and the European architectural sensibility that Freddy and the Casady family have cultivated through study in Paris and Rome. These are not homes that look luxurious. They are homes engineered to be luxurious — in the way they live, age, and appreciate.
Kitchen & Culinary Spaces
- Thermador and Sub-Zero appliance suites
- Oversized center islands with waterfall edges
- Butler's pantries with secondary prep sinks
- Custom cabinetry to ceiling height
- Quartzite or marble slab countertops
- Walk-in pantries with organizational systems
- Dedicated wine storage and display
Primary Suite & Bath
- Spa-inspired primary bath with soaking tub
- Oversized rain showers with dual controls
- Heated tile floors throughout
- His-and-her custom walk-in closets
- Private balcony or covered deck access
- View-oriented bedroom positioning
- Smart mirror and lighting integration
Smart Home Technology
- Integrated lighting systems (Lutron)
- Whole-home climate automation (Nest/Ecobee)
- Multiroom audio and entertainment wiring
- Smart security cameras and video doorbell
- App-controlled garage and entry
- EV charging pre-wired in all garages
- Fiber internet backbone throughout
Outdoor Living
- Covered outdoor rooms with gas fire features
- Built-in BBQ and outdoor kitchen stations
- Infrared heaters for year-round use
- Cascading terraced landscaping
- Three-car+ garages with workspace bay
- Finished basements with 9–10' ceilings
- Dedicated home office suites
New Construction vs. Resale in Kirkland Highlands
Kirkland Highlands offers both: a resale market of homes built primarily between 1960 and 2006, and a new construction market anchored by Ben Casady estates. For buyers comparing the two, the calculus is straightforward. Resale homes in the neighborhood offer entry points from approximately $1.05M–$2M and provide established character, mature landscaping, and immediate occupancy. However, they carry deferred maintenance risk, outdated floor plans, and the cost and disruption of renovation.
Ben Casady new construction in Kirkland Highlands starts at $2.5M and extends to $6M+. Buyers receive modern open-concept floor plans engineered for how people actually live today, smart home technology pre-integrated from day one, builder warranty coverage, energy efficiency that translates to lower utility costs, and — critically — the opportunity to work with Freddy during construction to negotiate $50,000–$100,000 in personalized upgrades. There is no renovation budget, no contractor relationship to manage, and no surprises behind the walls. For buyers who can access this price range, new construction is not a luxury — it is a sound financial decision. Explore the complete Ben Casady Homes portfolio to understand what Kirkland Highlands new construction offers at its best.
Your Kirkland Highlands Real Estate Agent
There are real estate agents who list homes in Kirkland Highlands. And then there is Freddy Delgadillo — the agent who built this market. As a Lake Washington High School Class of 1997 graduate and career Kirkland real estate professional, Freddy does not just know this neighborhood. He shaped it. His 2014 Miller Short Plat sales at 9006 and 9002 116th Ave NE established the first $1M+ price records in Kirkland Highlands history — comparables that became the foundation of every luxury transaction that followed.
Freddy's defining credential in this market is his 14-year exclusive partnership with Ben Casady — the 2x Master Builder Award winner behind the neighborhood's most celebrated estates. Since 2012, every single Casady Homes project sold in Kirkland Highlands has been represented by Freddy. This is not a referral arrangement or a marketing claim. It is a relationship forged through shared architectural vision — including travel to Paris and Rome to study the design and material standards that Casady brings to every build. When you work with Freddy, you access that relationship. You see Casady projects during construction. You negotiate $50,000–$100,000 in builder upgrades. You purchase before the MLS.
For sellers, Freddy's record is equally compelling. Across 95 total Kirkland sales, he has achieved 100.23% of list price with an average of 39 days on market. His 15+ Kirkland Highlands luxury sales above $2.5M include every major Casady transaction in the neighborhood. Named Best Real Estate Agent in Kirkland by 425 Magazine in 2015 and 2016, Freddy operates from a position that no other Kirkland realtor can replicate: exclusive builder access, verified neighborhood price history, and a track record of results that is a matter of public record.
If you are buying or selling in Kirkland Highlands — or simply asking what is my Kirkland Highlands home worth — start with the one conversation that changes everything. Freddy's analysis is confidential, obligation-free, and unlike anything an automated tool can provide. Learn more about his exclusive Casady partnership →
Choosing Your Kirkland Realtor — Why Neighborhood Specialization Matters
When buyers and sellers search for a Kirkland real estate agent, they often start with name recognition or brokerage brand. What actually determines outcomes is something more specific: does this agent have verified, repeated transaction history in the exact neighborhood you are buying or selling in? In Kirkland Highlands, that distinction is not subtle — it defines the entire experience.
A Kirkland neighborhood specialist knows which streets have the best view corridors and which don't. They know which lots were the first to break $1M (and who sold them). They know the builder's timeline, their upgrade negotiation windows, and what comparable sales actually look like when you strip out the anomalies. This is the intelligence that changes offer strategy, pricing decisions, and ultimately, your net outcome. A general Kirkland realtor with no Kirkland Highlands transaction history is working from the same MLS data you can pull yourself.
Freddy Delgadillo has been the dominant Kirkland Highlands real estate agent since 2014 — the year he set the neighborhood's first $1M+ recorded sale prices. As the exclusive Kirkland realtor specialist for Ben Casady, he has more verified closed transactions in this specific neighborhood than any other agent in the market. His 95 total Kirkland sales — achieved at 100.23% of list price — are not distributed evenly across 30 zip codes. A meaningful share of that record belongs specifically to Kirkland Highlands.
For sellers asking what's my home worth in Kirkland Highlands, the answer begins with an agent who has personally closed transactions on your street, in your price tier, with the same buyer profile you'll be attracting. Freddy's private valuations for Kirkland Highlands homeowners are built on that foundation. Not automated algorithms. Not broad Kirkland data. Your neighborhood, your property type, your specific comparables — delivered confidentially, with no obligation.
Kirkland Highlands — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions from buyers, sellers, and homeowners exploring Kirkland Highlands luxury real estate.
Kirkland Highlands is Kirkland's premier luxury new construction neighborhood, featuring custom-built estates with panoramic Cascade Mountain views and Lake Washington glimpses. It is the primary building area for Ben Casady, a 2x Master Builder Award winner with more than 30 years crafting Eastside luxury homes. Properties range from $2.5M to $6M+ and are defined by modern architecture, smart home technology, chef's kitchens, spa-inspired primary suites, and the elevated hillside privacy that distinguishes this enclave from all other Kirkland neighborhoods.
In 2025, the Kirkland Highlands median sold price reached $1,970,000 — a 17.1% increase from 2024's median of $1,682,500. The average sold price was $2,149,306. The neighborhood's highest 2025 sale was $3,900,000. Entry-level resale homes begin near $1.05M, while Ben Casady new construction estates range from $2.5M to $6M+. Price per square foot averaged $764.94 in 2025. Sellers received an average of 98.96% of list price — demonstrating that Kirkland Highlands luxury homes retain strong negotiating positions even at the high end of the market.
Yes. Kirkland Highlands is Ben Casady's primary Eastside building area. Casady Homes has completed multiple award-winning estates here, including the Celestia collection at 11327 and 11331 NE 94th St (sold $2,700,500 and $2,550,000) and the Obsidia estate at 9005 116th Ave NE — which set a record price per square foot in Kirkland Highlands at the time of sale in 2021. The Miller Short Plat homes at 9006 and 9002 116th Ave NE, sold in 2014, established the neighborhood's first $1M+ price records.
Freddy Delgadillo has been Ben Casady's exclusive real estate agent since 2012 — representing every Casady home sold in Kirkland Highlands for 14 consecutive years. Learn more about Ben Casady Homes in Kirkland →
Kirkland Highlands sits at a hillside elevation that creates natural view corridors facing west and southwest. Properties with favorable positioning capture panoramic Cascade Mountain views including Mount Rainier and the North Cascades, with select western-exposure lots offering Lake Washington glimpses toward Seattle. Ben Casady engineers every Kirkland Highlands home to maximize these view corridors — through strategic placement of floor-to-ceiling windows, elevated main-floor living arrangements, and covered outdoor decks oriented toward the mountains. Lot selection is a critical skill in this neighborhood, and Freddy's 14-year history here makes him uniquely qualified to identify which parcels offer the best long-term view exposure.
Exceptionally so. Kirkland Highlands sits 10–12 minutes from Google's Kirkland Campus, 20 minutes from Microsoft's Redmond headquarters, and 25 minutes from Amazon's Seattle offices via SR-520. The neighborhood offers luxury new construction with home office suites, smart home technology pre-wired, and the kind of privacy and prestige that senior tech professionals prioritize — without Bellevue's premium pricing or downtown congestion. For dual-income tech households managing multiple campus commutes, Kirkland Highlands' central Eastside positioning is a genuine advantage.
Ben Casady new construction estates in Kirkland Highlands set the standard for Eastside luxury finishes. Standard features include gourmet chef's kitchens with Thermador and Sub-Zero appliances, oversized center islands with waterfall edges, butler's pantries, spa-inspired primary baths with soaking tubs and rain showers, heated tile floors, custom walk-in closets, fully integrated smart home systems controlling lighting, climate, security and entertainment, covered outdoor living rooms with built-in BBQ and fire features, finished basements with 9–10 ft ceilings, and three-car garages with EV charging pre-wired. Floor-to-ceiling windows and premium hardwood flooring are standard throughout.
Kirkland Highlands delivers comparable or superior luxury new construction quality at a 20–30% discount to equivalent Bellevue properties. A Casady estate in Kirkland Highlands priced at $3M–$4M competes directly with Bellevue new construction priced at $4M–$5.5M. Kirkland Highlands buyers also benefit from proximity to Downtown Kirkland's urban village, meaningfully less commute congestion than Bellevue's downtown core, and the distinctive craftsmanship of Ben Casady — whose designs reflect architectural study in Paris and Rome and whose homes consistently command premium prices at resale relative to the Kirkland Highlands market average.
Yes — and working with Freddy Delgadillo gives buyers a measurable advantage in this process. As Ben Casady's exclusive agent since 2012, Freddy provides clients access to Casady projects during construction, before MLS listing. This 60–120 day window is when upgrade negotiations happen. Freddy has helped buyers negotiate $50,000–$100,000 in builder upgrades — including premium appliance packages, custom cabinetry selections, hardwood flooring species and stain, and expanded smart home integration. Buyers who wait for public listing lose this customization window entirely and pay the final list price for a completed home they had no hand in shaping.
Kirkland Highlands home values rose 17.1% from 2024 to 2025, with the median reaching $1,970,000 and the average reaching $2,149,306. The neighborhood high sale in 2025 was $3,900,000. But aggregate data cannot tell you what your specific home is worth — that depends on square footage, lot size, year of build, view orientation, finish level, and how your property compares to recent Ben Casady new construction sales that influence neighborhood comps.
Freddy Delgadillo provides free, private Kirkland Highlands home valuations with the depth and specificity that automated tools cannot offer. Contact Freddy at 425-941-8688 or freddy@judahrealty.com for a confidential analysis.
The best Kirkland Highlands realtor will have verifiable transaction history in the neighborhood, established builder relationships, and results that are documented — not just claimed. Freddy Delgadillo has 15+ luxury sales in Kirkland Highlands above $2.5M, set the first $1M+ sale prices ever recorded in the neighborhood in 2014, and has been Ben Casady's exclusive agent since 2012 — giving buyers and sellers access that no other agent in the market can offer. Across 95 total Kirkland sales, Freddy has achieved 100.23% of list price with a 39-day average. Named Best Real Estate Agent in Kirkland by 425 Magazine in 2015 and 2016. Contact: 425-941-8688 · Realogics Sotheby's International Realty.
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