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"The upscale Olympus neighborhood in Newcastle lives up to the grandeur its name implies, with sweeping views of the Olympic Mountains, Lake Washington and Mount Rainier, along with well-kept yards and homes," writes Jolene Gensheimer in a special to The Seattle Times Real Estate section on Sunday, October 14th, 2007.

The Olympus community was established in 1987, when construction of the development began. The development was built during the mid 90's and boasts 267 homes. Olympus is served by two school districts: Issaquah and Renton. The neighborhood benefits from an active homeowner's association that meets on a monthly basis. The association hosts many events that contribute to the sense of intamicy shared by the residents. "Instead of being just a neighborhood of houses, it is a community," says longtime resident Mark Ledbury in Jolene Gensheimer's article.

Residents benefit from quick and easy access to Bellevue, Renton and Seattle via Interstates 405 and 90; easy access to Lake Boren Park found at the community's entrance and wide streets and sidewalks that provide safe, year-round biking, walking, or jogging throughout the neighborhood.

Olympus in Newcastle is just minutes from many great outdoor activities: Go for a day-hike at nearby Coal Creek Canyon Park or Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park; golf at The Golf Club At Newcastle; launch your boat on Lake Washington at nearby Gene Coulon Park; or simply enjoy a leisurely walk on the many trails Newcastle has to offer!

Check out this and other neighborhoods at http://www.davidjedwards.com/neighborhoods.asp.

David Edwards
REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty Southeast Sound
Phone: 425-890-8045
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David J Edwards is a full time real estate agent and REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty specializing in Residential Real Estate for buyers and sellers in Washington’s Renton Highlands, Newcastle and South Bellevue.