Redmond

If you’re looking for a city that’s on the up and up, look no further than Redmond. Site of Microsoft’s corporate headquarters, Redmond is also home to major employers like Terex and Nintendo, which attract top talent from all over the world – not bad for a city that got its start with the logging industry.

But Redmond has more than a robust job market going for it. Money magazine ranked it the 5th best small town in the United States in 2012. It’s also one of the safest places to live in the country. And the city’s many parks and lakes encourage residents to spend their time outdoors.

Niche.com also gave it high marks for education, diversity, safety, and housing, recommending the city to families who want to live in a prosperous city that has retained much of its small-town atmosphere.

It has likewise earned the designation of “Bicycle Friendly Community” from the League of American Bicyclists for the bicycle lanes and paths that meander through it. Leave your car keys at home – take your bike to work and join cycling events.

Redmond, WA Real Estate

With a population of about 57,000, Redmond is located roughly 26 miles from Seattle and is bordered by the cities of Kirkland and Bellevue. Notable neighborhoods include:

Downtown
Education Hill
Grass Lawn
North Redmond
Overlake
Sammamish Valley
Southeast Redmond
West Snoqualmie
Willows

The housing market is comprised primarily of single-family homes. Most residences have 3 to 5 bedrooms, offering more than enough living space for a growing family.

Luxury homes can have as many as 10 bedrooms, along with superior features like gleaming hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, sophisticated security systems, jetted tubs, and high-end appliances.

Top schools in the area include:

Rosa Parks Elementary School
Sunrise Elementary School
Tesla STEM High School
Redmond High School

Grab the rare opportunity to live in a coveted address like Redmond. Call Jay Whitebread at 206-524-2135 or send an email to Jay(at)ExcelRCI(dotted)com to find out more.

Attractions and Activities in and around Redmond, WA

Evergreen Point Floating Bridge
Also called the 520 Bridge and the Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge, this 7,708-foot structure is the world’s longest floating bridge. Buoyed by concrete pontoons, it floats across Lake Washington, linking Seattle to the east suburbs.

Lake Sammamish State Park
Located eight miles east of Seattle, Lake Sammamish offers plenty of boating and fishing opportunities. Smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and wild coastal cutthroat trout swim in its waters. Spend a quiet afternoon on the lake’s calm surface and bring home the catch prize.

Idylwood Beach Park
You’ll find this waterfront park on the banks of Lake Sammamish. The park features a beach, a boat ramp, and a playground. Have a nice picnic by the water, go on a leisurely stroll along the beach, or rent a canoe and paddle out into the water.

Marymoor Park
Located on the northern end of Lake Sammamish on Redmond, Marymoor Park welcomes over three million visitors each year. Go for a walk, admire the gorgeous scenery, and drop by for the annual summer concerts.

Downtown Redmond
The vibrant downtown is packed with restaurants that serve Italian, Mexican, Puerto Rican, and New American cuisine. Book a table at La Isla Redmond or grab some drinks at The Stone House.