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Gilman is Issaquah's most walkable neighborhood — a compact district anchored by the charming Gilman Village shopping center, where repurposed mining-era buildings house 40+ boutiques and restaurants.

69
Walk Score
30
Transit Score
38
Bike Score

Living in Gilman

Gilman is Issaquah's most walkable neighborhood — a compact district anchored by the charming Gilman Village shopping center, where repurposed mining-era buildings house 40+ boutiques and restaurants. Housing skews toward condos and townhomes with a median around $410K, making it one of the most accessible entry points in the Issaquah School District. The neighborhood sits along Gilman Boulevard near I-90, offering quick commutes to Bellevue and Seattle.

Gilman is the most walkable neighborhood in Issaquah (Walk Score 69). Gilman Village shopping center is the anchor — 40+ shops and restaurants in historic repurposed buildings. Confluence Park offers trails and community gardens along Issaquah Creek. Lake Sammamish State Park is 2 miles north for swimming, kayaking, and beach access.

First-time buyers seeking the most affordable entry into Issaquah School District — condos from ~$370K Young professionals who want walkability and I-90 commute access Downsizers looking for low-maintenance condo or townhome living near shopping and dining

Real Estate Market

Single Family+1.6% YoY
$949,500
$653
$/sqft
39
Days
2
Sold
Condo-26.0% YoY
$370,000
$368
$/sqft
62
Days
8
Sold
Townhouse
$879,000
$513
$/sqft
94
Days
3
Sold

5-Year Price Trends

Quarterly median sale price. Source: Redfin. Hover to highlight.

Q4 2025. Quarterly data from Redfin. Low sales volume can cause quarter-to-quarter volatility.

Getting Around

Central Issaquah along Gilman Boulevard (SR-900), between I-90 and downtown Issaquah. Bounded roughly by I-90 to the north, Gilman Boulevard to the south, and the Issaquah Creek corridor to the east.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 15 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 20 min by car
  • Costco Hq Issaquah: 5 min by car
  • Boeing Renton: 25 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 25 min by car via I-90

Highlights

  • Most walkable neighborhood in Issaquah (Walk Score 69)
  • Gilman Village: 40+ boutiques, restaurants in repurposed historic buildings
  • Confluence Park: trails, community garden, creek access
  • Lake Sammamish State Park 2 miles away
  • Direct I-90 access for commuters
  • Most affordable entry point into Issaquah School District

Schools

Issaquah Valley Elementary

Elementary
8/10

Issaquah Middle School

Middle
7/10

Issaquah High School

High School
8/10

Thinking about Gilman?

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