KIRKLAND is located on the east shore of Lake Washington. It is 10 miles east of downtown Seattle and just north of Bellevue. Kirkland is a city of 40,000 where small businesses and corporate headquarters exist side-by-side. It has good shopping, great schools, marinas and private docks for your boat, and many homes and condominiums with water views and/or Lake Washington waterfront. The Lake Washington Ship Canal provides access to Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean. As stated on their web-site, ”In Kirkland you will find an emphasis on the arts, education, business development, natural resources and quality of life. These values are the pride of the community that many work to enhance.” Home prices near downtown and the waterfront start at around $500,000 upwards to over $5 million. Condos start at around $300,000.