Redmond is home to Microsoft and Nintendo of America, but it's also the self-styled 'Bicycle Capital of the Northwest.' Downtown Redmond has been transformed with new mixed-use development, a revitalized town center, and 2024's light-rail arrival connecting it to Bellevue and Seattle.
Buyers find a strong mix: walkable downtown condos and townhomes, family neighborhoods in Education Hill and Grass Lawn, and larger lots toward the Sammamish Valley. Fast sales and steady appreciation reflect demand from the surrounding tech workforce.
On the map
Get your bearings — explore the area, then dig into commute times and the current market below.
Market snapshot · 2026
Getting around
| Destination | Typical drive | Via |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bellevue | 12–20 min | SR-520 / 2 Line |
| Downtown Seattle | 30–45 min | 2 Line light rail |
| Kirkland | 12–20 min | SR-520 |
| Sea-Tac Airport | 35–50 min | I-405 / I-90 |
Estimated off-peak driving times; rush hour and transit will vary.
The feel of the place
A tech-driven, trail-laced town that's grown a real downtown. Younger and more international than its neighbors, with a strong cycling culture, brewery row, and easy access to wine country in nearby Woodinville.
Before you buy
The local nuances that shape day-to-day life and long-term value.
What buyers want to know
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