The Eastside
Redmond
Technology and connected living: Microsoft, trails, downtown Redmond, and growing light rail access.
Housing
Single-Family + Newer Construction + Townhomes
Setting
Suburban + Technology Hub
Access
SR-520 + I-405 + Light Rail (Redmond Technology Station)
Known For
Microsoft Campus + Extensive Trail Network + Downtown Redmond
The Neighborhood
Redmond
Redmond is the Eastside's technology hub, best known as the headquarters city for Microsoft. The Microsoft campus dominates the northern portion of the city and has shaped the surrounding residential market for decades. But Redmond has grown well beyond its identity as a single-employer suburb: the arrival of light rail, investment in downtown Redmond, and an extensive network of trails and parks have broadened its appeal substantially.
The Sammamish River Trail, one of the most-used multi-use paths in the region, runs through Redmond and connects to the Burke-Gilman Trail, providing car-free access to Kirkland, Woodinville, and Seattle. For buyers who value outdoor access and trail connectivity alongside employment proximity, Redmond is genuinely difficult to match.
Downtown Redmond has seen significant development investment, with a growing collection of restaurants, apartments, and mixed-use projects creating a more walkable urban center than the city had a decade ago.
Points of Interest
- Microsoft Headquarters
- Redmond Technology Station
- Sammamish River Trail
- Marymoor Park
- Downtown Redmond
- Redmond Town Center
Real Estate
Real Estate in Redmond
Redmond's housing stock is primarily single-family, with newer townhome and condominium development concentrated near downtown and the light rail stations. Microsoft employment creates a large and relatively stable buyer base that has historically supported prices through broader market cycles.
Neighborhoods closer to the Microsoft campus and downtown Redmond command premiums for commute convenience. Redmond Ridge and other newer communities further east offer larger homes and newer construction at more accessible price points, with a longer commute trade-off.
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Housing Types
- Single-family homes
- Newer construction
- Townhomes
- Condominiums
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On the Market
What is available in Redmond today
Active listings only, straight from the NWMLS feed. Ask me about any of them, or about the ones that have not hit the market yet.
Listing data is provided by Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) through IDX Broker. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and must be independently verified.
Listing data is provided by Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) through IDX Broker. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and must be independently verified.
Market Intelligence
What Drives Value in Redmond
- Microsoft campus proximity and technology employment base
- Light rail proximity: Redmond Technology Station and downtown extension
- Sammamish River Trail and regional trail network access
- Lake Washington School District quality
- Newer construction supply in Redmond Ridge and eastern neighborhoods
- Downtown Redmond investment and walkability improvements
What Buyers Should Know
- Light rail access is reshaping demand patterns; proximity to stations is an increasingly relevant consideration
- Microsoft employee concentration means the market can react quickly to technology industry employment cycles
- Redmond Ridge offers newer construction at lower price points than closer-in Eastside neighborhoods
- Trail access is a meaningful lifestyle differentiator that should be confirmed for specific properties
What Sellers Should Know
- Microsoft and light rail access are the two strongest marketing narratives for most Redmond properties
- Buyers comparing Redmond to Kirkland or Bellevue will note the price difference; position your property's value clearly
- Trail access and outdoor amenities are significant selling points for many Redmond buyers
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