The latest Zillow Home Value Index data reveals your potential investment in Washington luxury real estate could have yielded extraordinary returns, with the top 25 most expensive towns averaging a remarkable 186.36% appreciation since 2011. Your capital would have continued growing with substantial 61.04% increases just since 2020, outperforming most traditional investment vehicles during the same period. The exceptional premium these exclusive Washington addresses command is evident in their $1,955,177 average home value in 2025, with an unprecedented concentration of wealth in Greater Seattle.
Your highest returns would have come from Kirkland, delivering an astonishing 232.29% appreciation since 2011, more than tripling your investment from $373,512 to $1,241,126. Your recent investment timing would have significantly impacted returns, with Sammamish leading short-term performance at remarkable 80.29% appreciation since 2020, followed by Bothell at 71.62%. Your geographical investment strategy should note the extraordinary concentration of luxury markets in the eastside suburbs of Seattle, with 20 of the top 25 towns located in King County and 24 in the broader Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area.
Your portfolio diversification strategy should recognize the clear geographic focus, with several distinct luxury submarkets emerging: the “Gold Coast” communities along Lake Washington’s eastern shoreline (Hunts Point, Medina, Yarrow Point), the eastside tech corridor (Bellevue, Redmond, Sammamish), and select island or waterfront communities. Your luxury real estate options range from Hunts Point at the absolute premium ($7,799,470) to entry-level luxury in Brier ($976,449), with the most impressive long-term value appreciation found in communities that benefited from the tech boom led by Microsoft, Amazon, and more recently, the pandemic-accelerated shift to remote work.
25. Brier
- 2025 Value: $976,449
- 2020 Value: $606,170
- 2015 Value: $379,760
- 2011 Value: $319,890
- % Change 2020-2025: 61.09%
- % Change 2015-2025: 157.12%
- % Change 2011-2025: 205.24%
Your investment in Brier would have more than tripled since 2011, with exceptional 205.24% appreciation taking values to $976,449 by 2025. Your capital would match the market average with solid 61.09% growth since 2020, demonstrating consistent momentum. Your property would be located in Snohomish County approximately 15 miles north of Seattle, offering larger lot sizes (typically half-acre minimum) and a semi-rural atmosphere while maintaining reasonable commuting distance to both Seattle and the Eastside tech corridor.
24. North Bend
- 2025 Value: $982,129
- 2020 Value: $600,515
- 2015 Value: $373,711
- 2011 Value: $353,494
- % Change 2020-2025: 63.55%
- % Change 2015-2025: 162.80%
- % Change 2011-2025: 177.83%
Your capital would have nearly tripled in North Bend since 2011, with impressive 177.83% returns taking values to $982,129 by 2025. Your investment would outperform the luxury market average with 63.55% growth since 2020, showing accelerating demand in this eastern suburb. Your property would be located in King County approximately 30 miles east of Seattle in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, offering dramatic mountain views, outdoor recreation access, and proximity to Snoqualmie Falls while still providing reasonable commuting access to the Eastside tech corridor.
23. Carnation
- 2025 Value: $999,470
- 2020 Value: $627,593
- 2015 Value: $412,316
- 2011 Value: $396,992
- % Change 2020-2025: 59.25%
- % Change 2015-2025: 142.40%
- % Change 2011-2025: 151.76%
Your investment in Carnation would have more than doubled since 2011, with solid 151.76% appreciation taking values to $999,470 by 2025. Your capital would have delivered slightly below-average recent performance with 59.25% growth since 2020 compared to the luxury market average of 61.04%. Your property would be located in the scenic Snoqualmie Valley in eastern King County approximately 25 miles northeast of Seattle, offering a blend of rural character, farmland views, and larger acreage options while maintaining commuting access to the Eastside tech corridor.
22. Normandy Park
- 2025 Value: $1,001,562
- 2020 Value: $654,231
- 2015 Value: $448,241
- 2011 Value: $411,726
- % Change 2020-2025: 53.09%
- % Change 2015-2025: 123.44%
- % Change 2011-2025: 143.26%
Your capital would have more than doubled in Normandy Park since 2011, with solid 143.26% returns taking values above the million-dollar mark to $1,001,562 by 2025. Your investment would show below-average recent growth with 53.09% appreciation since 2020, reflecting this established market’s more stable dynamics. Your property would be located in King County along Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma, offering waterfront or water view options, larger lot sizes, and private beach access rights in a community known for its mature landscaping and discreet luxury.
21. Lake Forest Park
- 2025 Value: $1,005,618
- 2020 Value: $658,016
- 2015 Value: $434,352
- 2011 Value: $383,896
- % Change 2020-2025: 52.83%
- % Change 2015-2025: 131.52%
- % Change 2011-2025: 161.95%
Your investment in Lake Forest Park would have more than doubled since 2011, with strong 161.95% appreciation taking values above the million-dollar mark to $1,005,618 by 2025. Your capital would show below-average recent performance with 52.83% growth since 2020 compared to the luxury market average of 61.04%. Your property would be located in King County at the northern end of Lake Washington approximately 12 miles north of downtown Seattle, offering wooded seclusion, ravine settings, and lake access in a community known for its environmental focus and tree preservation policies.
20. Fox Island
- 2025 Value: $1,015,773
- 2020 Value: $644,870
- 2015 Value: $419,536
- 2011 Value: $441,812
- % Change 2020-2025: 57.52%
- % Change 2015-2025: 142.12%
- % Change 2011-2025: 129.91%
Your capital would have more than doubled in Fox Island since 2011, with solid 129.91% returns taking values above the million-dollar mark to $1,015,773 by 2025. Your investment would deliver slightly below-average recent growth with 57.52% appreciation since 2020 compared to the luxury market average. Your property would be located in Pierce County on a 5.2 square mile island in southern Puget Sound accessible by bridge, offering waterfront or water view properties, private beaches, and marine recreation opportunities in the only Pierce County location to make our luxury list.
19. Kenmore
- 2025 Value: $1,034,147
- 2020 Value: $624,180
- 2015 Value: $401,785
- 2011 Value: $334,687
- % Change 2020-2025: 65.68%
- % Change 2015-2025: 157.39%
- % Change 2011-2025: 208.99%
Your investment in Kenmore would have more than tripled since 2011, with exceptional 208.99% appreciation taking values above the million-dollar mark to $1,034,147 by 2025. Your capital would outperform the luxury market average with strong 65.68% growth since 2020, showing accelerating momentum. Your property would be located in King County at the northern tip of Lake Washington approximately 12 miles northeast of downtown Seattle, offering lakefront or lake view options, seaplane access, and a blend of suburban convenience with waterfront lifestyle.
18. Bothell
- 2025 Value: $1,062,683
- 2020 Value: $619,191
- 2015 Value: $397,189
- 2011 Value: $325,759
- % Change 2020-2025: 71.62%
- % Change 2015-2025: 167.55%
- % Change 2011-2025: 226.22%
Your capital would have more than tripled in Bothell since 2011, with extraordinary 226.22% returns taking values above the million-dollar mark to $1,062,683 by 2025. Your investment would benefit from exceptional recent performance with 71.62% growth since 2020, ranking second among our luxury markets for short-term appreciation. Your property would straddle the King and Snohomish County line approximately 15 miles northeast of Seattle, offering access to highly rated schools, a revitalized downtown district, and strategic positioning between the Seattle and Eastside job markets.
17. Snoqualmie
- 2025 Value: $1,089,519
- 2020 Value: $654,863
- 2015 Value: $425,288
- 2011 Value: $379,699
- % Change 2020-2025: 66.37%
- % Change 2015-2025: 156.18%
- % Change 2011-2025: 186.94%
Your investment in Snoqualmie would have nearly tripled since 2011, with impressive 186.94% appreciation taking values to $1,089,519 by 2025. Your capital would outperform the luxury market average with strong 66.37% growth since 2020, showing continued momentum in this picturesque community. Your property would be located in King County approximately 25 miles east of Seattle in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, offering exceptional mountain views, access to outdoor recreation, golf club communities, and newer luxury home developments in a master-planned environment.
16. Issaquah
- 2025 Value: $1,110,338
- 2020 Value: $700,846
- 2015 Value: $462,877
- 2011 Value: $390,289
- % Change 2020-2025: 58.43%
- % Change 2015-2025: 139.88%
- % Change 2011-2025: 184.49%
Your capital would have nearly tripled in Issaquah since 2011, with impressive 184.49% returns taking values to $1,110,338 by 2025. Your investment would slightly underperform the luxury market average with 58.43% growth since 2020 compared to 61.04%. Your property would be located in King County approximately 15 miles east of Seattle, offering a blend of established neighborhoods, newer hillside developments with mountain views, and access to outdoor recreation at Lake Sammamish State Park and the “Issaquah Alps” hiking trails.
15. Bainbridge Island
- 2025 Value: $1,136,274
- 2020 Value: $782,524
- 2015 Value: $507,058
- 2011 Value: $500,180
- % Change 2020-2025: 45.21%
- % Change 2015-2025: 124.09%
- % Change 2011-2025: 127.17%
Your investment in Bainbridge Island would have more than doubled since 2011, with solid 127.17% appreciation taking values to $1,136,274 by 2025. Your capital would show the second-lowest five-year growth rate among our luxury markets at just 45.21% since 2020, significantly underperforming the 61.04% average. Your property would be located in Kitsap County on a 65-square-mile island accessed by ferry directly from downtown Seattle, offering waterfront or water view options, larger parcels, and a distinctive island lifestyle that combines rural character with a 35-minute ferry commute to Seattle.
14. Fall City
- 2025 Value: $1,163,515
- 2020 Value: $716,161
- 2015 Value: $473,865
- 2011 Value: $442,226
- % Change 2020-2025: 62.47%
- % Change 2015-2025: 145.54%
- % Change 2011-2025: 163.10%
Your capital would have more than doubled in Fall City since 2011, with strong 163.10% returns taking values to $1,163,515 by 2025. Your investment would slightly outperform the luxury market average with 62.47% growth since 2020, showing consistent momentum. Your property would be located in King County approximately 25 miles east of Seattle along the Snoqualmie River, offering rural character, river views, larger parcels, and access to outdoor recreation while maintaining reasonable commuting distance to the Eastside tech corridor.
13. Kirkland
- 2025 Value: $1,241,126
- 2020 Value: $735,999
- 2015 Value: $454,152
- 2011 Value: $373,512
- % Change 2020-2025: 68.63%
- % Change 2015-2025: 173.28%
- % Change 2011-2025: 232.29%
Your investment in Kirkland would have delivered Washington’s highest returns since 2011, with extraordinary 232.29% appreciation more than tripling values to $1,241,126 by 2025. Your capital would benefit from exceptional recent performance with 68.63% growth since 2020, significantly outpacing the luxury market average. Your property would be located in King County on Lake Washington’s eastern shore approximately 10 miles northeast of Seattle, offering waterfront or water view options, a vibrant downtown with dining and shopping, and strategic positioning within the Eastside tech corridor between Microsoft and Google campuses.
12. Newcastle
- 2025 Value: $1,326,274
- 2020 Value: $804,760
- 2015 Value: $532,846
- 2011 Value: $438,566
- % Change 2020-2025: 64.80%
- % Change 2015-2025: 148.90%
- % Change 2011-2025: 202.41%
Your capital would have more than tripled in Newcastle since 2011, with exceptional 202.41% returns taking values to $1,326,274 by 2025. Your investment would outperform the luxury market average with strong 64.80% growth since 2020, demonstrating consistent demand in this hillside community. Your property would be located in King County approximately 10 miles southeast of Seattle on the highlands between Bellevue and Renton, offering panoramic views of Lake Washington, Seattle skyline, Olympic Mountains, golf course living at The Golf Club at Newcastle, and convenient access to both Seattle and the Eastside tech corridor.
11. Woodinville
- 2025 Value: $1,338,211
- 2020 Value: $794,171
- 2015 Value: $535,596
- 2011 Value: $461,628
- % Change 2020-2025: 68.50%
- % Change 2015-2025: 149.85%
- % Change 2011-2025: 189.89%
Your investment in Woodinville would have nearly tripled since 2011, with impressive 189.89% appreciation taking values to $1,338,211 by 2025. Your capital would benefit from strong recent performance with 68.50% growth since 2020, significantly outpacing the luxury market average. Your property would be located in King County approximately 20 miles northeast of Seattle in the heart of Washington wine country, offering a blend of luxury estates, equestrian properties, and access to more than 130 wineries and tasting rooms while maintaining reasonable commuting distance to the Eastside tech corridor.
10. Redmond
- 2025 Value: $1,366,726
- 2020 Value: $802,875
- 2015 Value: $513,622
- 2011 Value: $434,481
- % Change 2020-2025: 70.23%
- % Change 2015-2025: 166.10%
- % Change 2011-2025: 214.57%
Your capital would have more than tripled in Redmond since 2011, with extraordinary 214.57% returns taking values to $1,366,726 by 2025. Your investment would benefit from exceptional recent performance with 70.23% growth since 2020, ranking third among our luxury markets for short-term appreciation. Your property would be located in King County approximately 15 miles northeast of Seattle in the “Bicycle Capital of the Northwest,” offering direct access to Microsoft’s headquarters campus, newer urban-style luxury condominiums in downtown Redmond, and established luxury neighborhoods with larger lots in Education Hill and Idylwood with Lake Sammamish waterfront.
9. Bellevue
- 2025 Value: $1,460,820
- 2020 Value: $885,066
- 2015 Value: $556,553
- 2011 Value: $450,483
- % Change 2020-2025: 65.05%
- % Change 2015-2025: 162.48%
- % Change 2011-2025: 224.28%
Your investment in Bellevue would have more than tripled since 2011, with remarkable 224.28% appreciation taking values to $1,460,820 by 2025. Your capital would outperform the luxury market average with strong 65.05% growth since 2020, demonstrating consistent demand in Washington’s premier eastside city. Your property would be located in King County approximately 10 miles east of Seattle across Lake Washington, offering options ranging from downtown luxury high-rise condominiums to established neighborhoods with larger lots and lake or mountain views in areas like Bridle Trails, Vuecrest, and Enatai, all benefiting from nationally ranked schools and a booming tech sector with Amazon’s expanding presence.
8. Sammamish
- 2025 Value: $1,611,500
- 2020 Value: $893,825
- 2015 Value: $609,637
- 2011 Value: $498,323
- % Change 2020-2025: 80.29%
- % Change 2015-2025: 164.34%
- % Change 2011-2025: 223.38%
Your capital would have more than tripled in Sammamish since 2011, with extraordinary 223.38% returns taking values to $1,611,500 by 2025. Your investment would deliver Washington’s highest recent returns with remarkable 80.29% growth since 2020, dramatically outpacing all other luxury markets. Your property would be located in King County on a plateau approximately 20 miles east of Seattle, offering newer luxury homes in master-planned communities, exceptional public schools consistently ranked among the state’s best, and a family-friendly atmosphere with abundant parks and trails while maintaining reasonable commuting distance to the Eastside tech corridor.
7. Mercer Island
- 2025 Value: $2,253,668
- 2020 Value: $1,438,517
- 2015 Value: $967,255
- 2011 Value: $828,871
- % Change 2020-2025: 56.67%
- % Change 2015-2025: 133.00%
- % Change 2011-2025: 171.90%
Your investment in Mercer Island would have more than doubled since 2011, with strong 171.90% appreciation taking values above $2.25 million by 2025. Your capital would slightly underperform the luxury market average with 56.67% growth since 2020 compared to 61.04%. Your property would be located in King County on a 5-mile long island in Lake Washington accessed by I-90 floating bridges, offering a unique island lifestyle with waterfront or water view options, private beaches, exceptional schools, and unmatched convenience with 10-minute access to both downtown Seattle and the Eastside tech corridor.
6. Woodway
- 2025 Value: $2,299,368
- 2020 Value: $1,376,441
- 2015 Value: $957,871
- 2011 Value: $873,022
- % Change 2020-2025: 67.05%
- % Change 2015-2025: 140.05%
- % Change 2011-2025: 163.38%
Your capital would have more than doubled in Woodway since 2011, with strong 163.38% returns taking values to nearly $2.3 million by 2025. Your investment would outperform the luxury market average with impressive 67.05% growth since 2020, showing accelerating demand. Your property would be located in Snohomish County approximately 15 miles north of Seattle along Puget Sound, offering estate-sized lots (minimum one acre), waterfront or water view options, and a distinctive community character with no sidewalks, street lights, or commercial development that maintains a park-like setting with strict tree preservation policies.
5. Beaux Arts Village
- 2025 Value: $2,829,594
- 2020 Value: $1,860,319
- 2015 Value: $1,231,751
- 2011 Value: N/A
- % Change 2020-2025: 52.10%
- % Change 2015-2025: 129.72%
- % Change 2011-2025: N/A
Your investment in Beaux Arts Village would have more than doubled since 2015, with impressive 129.72% appreciation taking values above $2.8 million by 2025. Your capital would show below-average recent growth with 52.10% returns since 2020 compared to the luxury market average of 61.04%. Your property would be located in King County on the eastern shore of Lake Washington between Bellevue and Enatai, in Washington’s smallest incorporated town covering just 0.1 square miles with fewer than 300 residents, offering Lake Washington waterfront or water view options, private beach access, and an exclusive atmosphere originally established as an artists’ colony.
4. Clyde Hill
- 2025 Value: $4,067,990
- 2020 Value: $2,620,929
- 2015 Value: $1,783,475
- 2011 Value: $1,303,468
- % Change 2020-2025: 55.21%
- % Change 2015-2025: 128.09%
- % Change 2011-2025: 212.09%
Your capital would have more than tripled in Clyde Hill since 2011, with extraordinary 212.09% returns taking values above $4 million by 2025. Your investment would slightly underperform the luxury market average with 55.21% growth since 2020 compared to 61.04%. Your property would be located in King County on a hill between Bellevue and Kirkland, offering panoramic views of Lake Washington, Seattle skyline, Olympic Mountains, and the Cascade range from one of the highest points on the Eastside, with minimum 20,000 square foot lots, underground utilities, and streets without sidewalks creating a distinctive park-like setting.
3. Yarrow Point
- 2025 Value: $4,273,638
- 2020 Value: $2,809,972
- 2015 Value: $1,964,658
- 2011 Value: $1,496,921
- % Change 2020-2025: 52.09%
- % Change 2015-2025: 117.53%
- % Change 2011-2025: 185.50%
Your investment in Yarrow Point would have nearly tripled since 2011, with impressive 185.50% appreciation taking values above $4.27 million by 2025. Your capital would underperform the luxury market average with 52.09% growth since 2020 compared to 61.04%. Your property would be located in King County on a small peninsula extending into Lake Washington between Kirkland and Bellevue, offering waterfront or water view options on three sides, private beach rights, and an exclusive atmosphere in a community of approximately 1,000 residents with strict building regulations that maintain its distinctive character.
2. Medina
- 2025 Value: $4,433,569
- 2020 Value: $2,834,531
- 2015 Value: $1,948,260
- 2011 Value: $1,478,967
- % Change 2020-2025: 56.41%
- % Change 2015-2025: 127.57%
- % Change 2011-2025: 199.77%
Your capital would have tripled in Medina since 2011, with exceptional 199.77% returns taking values above $4.43 million by 2025. Your investment would slightly underperform the luxury market average with 56.41% growth since 2020 compared to 61.04%. Your property would be located in King County on Lake Washington’s eastern shore approximately 5 miles east of Seattle, offering waterfront or water view options, extreme privacy with gated entrances and private security patrol, and neighbors that include Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and other tech billionaires who value the community’s quiet exclusivity and strategic positioning between Seattle and the Eastside tech corridor.
1. Hunts Point
- 2025 Value: $7,799,470
- 2020 Value: $5,137,147
- 2015 Value: $3,542,304
- 2011 Value: N/A
- % Change 2020-2025: 51.82%
- % Change 2015-2025: 120.18%
- % Change 2011-2025: N/A
Your investment in Hunts Point would have more than doubled since 2015, with impressive 120.18% appreciation taking values to an extraordinary $7.8 million by 2025—the highest in Washington state. Your capital would underperform the luxury market average with 51.82% growth since 2020 compared to 61.04%. Your property would be located in King County on a small peninsula extending into Lake Washington between Bellevue and Kirkland, offering waterfront estates with private docks, exceptional privacy in a community of fewer than 500 residents, and the ultimate expression of Pacific Northwest luxury where minimum lot sizes and strict building regulations maintain the exclusive character of Washington’s most prestigious address.
