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Redmond market snapshot

Median Sale Price$1,560,000▼ 2.5% YoY

Price / Sq Ft$643▼ 4.2% YoY

Median Days on Market11▲ 120.0% YoY

Sale-to-List98.8%▼ 1.2% YoY

Over the trailing twelve months, the median Redmond home sold for about $1,560,000 — down 2.5% from a year earlier. Homes here typically went under contract in about 11 days at roughly 98.8% of list price (around $643/sq ft), reflecting a market easing from its peak toward balance. These are rolling 12-month figures for the Redmond market (NWMLS, June 2026).

About Redmond

Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, roughly 15 to 16 miles east of Seattle on the Eastside. It sits at the north end of Lake Sammamish, with the Sammamish River running north along the western edge of downtown. The city covers about 17 square miles and is organized into distinct neighborhoods, including Downtown, Overlake in the southwest, Education Hill to the north, and the newer master-planned areas of Redmond Ridge to the east.

Redmond is widely known as the home of Microsoft and Nintendo of America, and it also hosts Meta, a SpaceX Starlink facility, and Terex (formerly Genie Industries). This concentration of employers draws a large commuting workforce, and much of that workforce lives outside the city, which shapes local housing demand. As you weigh a move here, it helps to understand how each neighborhood differs in housing type, era, and access to transit.

Housing & homes

Redmond's housing reflects several waves of growth. The city expanded dramatically through annexations between the early 1950s and late 1960s, and completion of the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge in 1963 accelerated its growth as a Seattle-area suburb. As a result, established neighborhoods such as Education Hill and Grass Lawn include mid-century and later single-family homes, while more recent decades added extensive townhome, condominium, and master-planned development, particularly in Southeast Redmond and along the Redmond Ridge corridor.

Today you'll find a broad range of property types: detached single-family homes on traditional lots, attached townhomes, low-rise and mid-rise condominiums, and mixed-use apartments concentrated near Downtown and Overlake. Zoning changes adopted under the city's Redmond 2050 plan, effective January 1, 2025, expanded allowances for middle housing such as multiplex homes and up to two accessory dwelling units on many residential lots, so it's worth confirming current zoning for any specific parcel with the city.

Local conditions to know

Water and transit are two of the defining physical factors in Redmond. The Sammamish River and its tributaries, including Bear Creek, flow through the city, and low-lying areas along the river and near Marymoor Park sit within mapped floodplain. The city regulates frequently flooded areas through its zoning code, and you can check a property against FEMA flood maps and Redmond's own flood information before making an offer.

Redmond also identifies geologically hazardous areas using Washington Department of Natural Resources seismic and slope-stability mapping, which covers ground-shaking amplification, liquefaction-susceptible soils, and steep slopes. The broader Puget Sound region is seismically active, so seismic considerations apply here as across the Eastside. On transit, Sound Transit's 2 Line light rail now serves the city: the Redmond Technology Station in Overlake opened in April 2024, and the Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond stations opened on May 10, 2025, making Downtown Redmond the line's eastern terminus.

Getting around & local texture

Downtown Redmond centers on Redmond Town Center, a mixed-use shopping and dining district that opened in 1997, and the surrounding blocks now anchored by the Downtown Redmond light rail station. Overlake, in the southwest, is a technology and office hub that spans into Bellevue and is another focus of transit-oriented growth. Redmond is often called the "Bicycle Capital of the Northwest," and it hosts the annual event historically known as the Redmond Bicycle Derby.

Outdoor amenities are a hallmark of the area. King County's 560-acre Marymoor Park includes the Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome, a climbing rock, a dog park, and an outdoor concert venue, and the Sammamish River Trail connects to the regional Burke-Gilman and East Lake Sammamish trails. The Redmond Central Connector trail runs through downtown. Public schools serving Redmond are part of the Lake Washington School District; attendance is assigned by address, so confirm the specific attendance area for any home using the district's boundary maps and school-finder tool.

What buyers & sellers weigh in Redmond

Confirm each neighborhood's character separately: Downtown and Overlake trend toward newer condos, townhomes, and apartments, while Education Hill and Grass Lawn hold more established single-family homes.
Check any property against FEMA flood maps and Redmond's frequently-flooded-area code if it sits near the Sammamish River, Bear Creek, or Marymoor Park.
Review Washington DNR seismic and slope-stability mapping for liquefaction-prone soils and steep slopes as part of due diligence.
Verify current zoning with the City of Redmond, since the Redmond 2050 code (effective January 1, 2025) changed density and ADU allowances on many lots.
Weigh proximity to the 2 Line stations at Downtown Redmond, Marymoor Village, and Redmond Technology when evaluating commute and resale factors.
Confirm the assigned Lake Washington School District attendance area by address rather than by neighborhood name.
For master-planned communities in Southeast Redmond and Redmond Ridge, review HOA documents, fees, and rules before committing.

What makes Redmond distinct

Redmond is the corporate home of Microsoft and Nintendo of America and hosts Meta and a SpaceX Starlink facility, an employer concentration distinct from neighboring residential suburbs.
Downtown Redmond is now the eastern terminus of Sound Transit's 2 Line light rail, giving the city direct rail access that many Eastside communities lack.
The city's identity as the "Bicycle Capital of the Northwest," anchored by Marymoor Park's velodrome and an extensive regional trail network.
Redmond 2050 zoning reforms allow middle housing and additional ADUs on many lots, changing the development mix compared with more restrictive nearby jurisdictions.
A large share of the local workforce commutes in from outside the city, a pattern that shapes housing demand differently than in bedroom-community suburbs.

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Redmond real estate FAQ

What school district serves Redmond?

Redmond is served by the Lake Washington School District, which also covers Kirkland and part of Sammamish. Schools are assigned by home address, so confirm the specific attendance area using the district's boundary maps and school-finder tool before you buy.

Does Redmond have light rail?

Yes. Sound Transit's 2 Line serves Redmond. The Redmond Technology Station in Overlake opened in April 2024, and the Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond stations opened on May 10, 2025, with Downtown Redmond as the eastern terminus.

Are there flood or environmental factors to check in Redmond?

Some low-lying areas along the Sammamish River, Bear Creek, and near Marymoor Park fall within mapped floodplain. The city regulates frequently flooded and geologically hazardous areas, so review FEMA flood maps and Washington DNR seismic and slope mapping during due diligence.

What kinds of homes are available in Redmond?

Redmond offers a broad mix: detached single-family homes in established neighborhoods, townhomes and condominiums, master-planned communities in Southeast Redmond and Redmond Ridge, and newer mixed-use apartments concentrated near Downtown and Overlake.