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This is a gorgeous, well kept neighborhod. The houses are each individual, and the neighborhood does not have the "cookie cutter" feel of many modern areas. It is obvious that many of the residents care very much about the appearance and feel of the streets, yards, and homes.

The entire area has beautiful landscaping, trees, plants, and greenery. It is all well tended and kept tidy. The trees and bushes are properly cut back, and the lawns and plants aren't overgrown.

The area also seems very quiet and family friendly. You will often see families out taking walks and playing in the neighborhood. There is very little traffic, and it is off the beaten path.

Overall this is a great neighborhood, one where I'd love to live.

Willows Road in Redmond is possibly one of the prettiest stretches in the area. Although one side of the road is dedicated almost exclusively to businesses, apartments and condominiums, the other side of the road is wild prairie and a golf course.

The area, thanks to the prairie, is home to quite a bit of wildlife. This makes for an interesting drive, but a beautiful view if you're lucky enough to live there or have a window office. The golf course which flanks the prairie is very well maintained, and one of the best courses in Redmond.

Most of the residential is at either end of Willows Road, with businesses, gas stations, and a highly attended church in between. Traffic is occasionally congested during after-business hours, generall from 5-6pm.

Slater Avenue Northeast is a quiet, mostly residential street in Kirkland. It is just off one of the main intersections in Kirkland, NE 124th and 124th NE. Slater Avenue is a winding road that wraps back behind several businesses that face 124th.

There are mostly apartment complexes and condominiums in this area. It is lush, wooded, and very well maintained. Even with the businesses, it is a quiet area. Traffic is not a big concern, although there is occasional traffic in the evenings at the intersection of Slater and 124th.

Overall, this area is a tucked away spot in an otherwise busy area of Kirkland.

This is not a great residential street, although there are a few apartments and houses along the way. The businesses have taken over the road. This road faces I-90, and obviously has great access to the interstate.

This street was famous for a day during massive power outages during the winter of 2005. The gas station on the corner was one of the few in the entire Eastside which had gas, and traffic was backed up all along SE 36th and the connecting streets.

The street is also very close to shopping, by way of Factoria Mall. There are a couple of restaurants and gas stations. Overall, this is primarily a street of offices including T-Mobile and Quadrant Homes.

The traffic can get very busy near the meeting points of I-90, particularly during business rush hours between 8-9am and 4-6pm

The street 124th Avenue NE in Kirkland is one of the largest, and most used roads in the city. Along it you will find many restaurants; nothing super fancy, but good, realiable places nonetheless. This street is also home to a grocery store, several gas stations, office buildings, and even a couple of hotels. The traffic can get busy near I-405, but it is far less crowded than one would expect.

The neighborhoods at either end of the street are quiet and well maintained. The houses are kept up nicely and the surrounding area is clean and welcoming. With easy access to I-405 and all the available amentieis, this would be a great street to live on, so long as you have a turn-around driveway.

Totem Lake Boulevard North East has managed to maintain a good balance of retail, amenities, and residential. The shopping is not amazing, but it is great for when you need to grab a new phone charger or pick up some inexpensive household items. This are is special in that is has a Trader Joe's - a little known and nice surprise when you consider much of the surrounding area.

The amenities in the area can't be beat. Gas stations, hospital and doctor's officies, pharmacies, and several dry cleaners. There isn't a huge variety of restuarants, but the few family-oriented places are a good fit for the neighborhood.

Traffic congestion has eased up in the past two years thanks to construction and rerouting. There is easy access to I-405 and the intersection of NE 124th and 124th NE, which are both main roads in the Kirkland area.

The traffic and congestion along 85th is terrible. This road runs between Redmond and Kirkland, connection Highway 520 and I-405. It also runs all the way from Lake Washington in Kirkland to Redmond Town Center and beyond. There is not enough stoplights and turnouts to help the flow of traffic.

On the plus side, this road is jam-packed with restaurants and shopping. Whether you want to head into downtown Kirkland and walk along the waterfront, or take your puppy to Redmond Town Center, this street will take you to both.

There is ongoing construction along 85th in the Redmond area. Hopefully some of this will help ease congestion and open up the road to easier travel.

This street is one of the best in Kirkland for amenities. It is a smaller arterial road running past lots of local essentials. Nearby are shopping, hospitals, grocery stores, gas stations, bus stops, park-and-ride, and several restaurants.

It is not necessarily a great residential street because of the traffic and bus routes. There are several streets that intersect 116th which are well planted, quiet, and still have great access.

The noise level is high due to I-405, traffic, and bus routes. It is very nice to have so many amenities in one area. Even with the high population and travel traffic, it is still well maintained, well planted, and clean.

We lived in this area for a little over a year, which was a little over a year too long. We initially moved there because the rent was incredibly inexpensive, and it was close to work. Looking back, the cheap rent should have been a tip off.

The area is run down, falling apart, dirty and unsafe. There were police called regularly for domestic disputes, gun shots fired, and break ins. Cars were often broken into and/or damaged. No one talked to one another, nevermind becoming friendly.

The bug infestations were the worst. Our apartment complex had a long-running history with hobo spider infestations. We set out traps and would find 2-3 in each of the 4 traps every single night. Many homes in the area also have problems like we did with spiders, black mold, and backed up sewers.

Aside from being walking distance to Crossroads mall, I have very little positive feedback for the area.

Tucked away just up from the corner of NE 124th and 124th NE is this little gem of an area. Although the street is largely populated by apartment buildings and condominiums, don't let that deter you. The neighborhood is friendly and open with plenty of nice people.

The nature surrounding the area is the best. Huge tall trees, wildflowers, and tall grasses make this feel like it is much further away from a main Kirkland arterial than it really is. As it crosses that same arterial, shops and restaurants are literally minutes away.

The only complaint I have ever heard about the area (although I did not personally experience the problem) is the raccoon population. There are many families of raccoons that live in the wooded areas around here. It does not seem to be a widespread nuisance, but more of an issue to note.

If you don't mind the whir and hum of I-405, this is a fantastic area to live. The construction over the last couple of years has really helped ease traffic congestion. There is a park-and-ride along with several major bus stops. The area is clean and green, with plenty of beautiful trees and plantings.

Just a block or two away is shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, and many other neighborhood amenities such as dry cleaners, gas stations, and banks. It doesn't have the hustle and bustle of Seattle, but that's part of what I love about it. I feel safe and secure.