LIVING IN REDMOND
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    YOUR LOCAL GUIDE TO HOMES, NEIGHBORHOODS & EVERYDAY LIFE

    LIVING IN REDMOND, WASHINGTON

    Redmond pairs trail-lined parks with one of the Eastside's best-connected commutes. The Light Rail line now runs from Downtown Redmond through Bellevue and, since March 2026, across Lake Washington to Seattle. Add Marymoor Park, a walkable downtown, and SR 520, and it's easy to see why so many people are taking a closer look at Redmond.

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    WHY REDMOND, WASHINGTON?

    Redmond pairs trail-lined parks with one of the Eastside's best-connected commutes. The Light Rail line now runs from Downtown Redmond through Bellevue and, since March 2026, across Lake Washington to Seattle. Add Marymoor Park, a walkable downtown, and SR 520, and it's easy to see why so many people are taking a closer look at Redmond.

    • Light rail: Redmond stations on the Light Rail line include Redmond Technology, Marymoor Village, and Downtown Redmond. The Downtown Redmond extension opened May 10, 2025, and crosslake service to Seattle began March 28, 2026.
    • Marymoor Park: a large King County park with summer concerts, an off-leash dog area, and connections to the Sammamish River Trail and East Lake Sammamish Trail. The Marymoor Station Trail links the Marymoor Village light rail station to the park.
    • Trails: the Bridle Crest Trail runs from Westside Park in Overlake down to Marymoor Park.
    • Downtown Redmond: Redmond Town Center, restaurants, and a wine lounge, all near the Downtown Redmond light rail station.
    • Schools: Redmond is served by the Lake Washington School District (see Schools page).

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    REDMOND NEIGHBORHOODS

    OVERLAKE

    Microsoft's main campus, Redmond Technology Station, and Westside Park.

    DOWNTOWN REDMOND

    Redmond Town Center, the Downtown Redmond light rail station, and local restaurants.

    EDUCATION HILL

    Home to Redmond High School and Horace Mann Elementary.

    GRASS LAWN

    A residential neighborhood near downtown Redmond, home to Grass Lawn Park.

    ENGLISH HILL

    A residential area in north Redmond made up of several subdivisions.

    UNION HILL

    Unincorporated communities east of Redmond in the Cascade foothills.

    REDMOND RIDGE

    A master-planned community on Novelty Hill with over 15 miles of trails.

    GUNSHY RIDGE

    A subdivision on Union Hill east of Redmond with lots of roughly 0.8 to 1.1 acres.

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    THE REDMOND LIFESTYLE

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    Redmond combines parks and trails like Marymoor Park and the Bridle Crest Trail with a walkable downtown around Redmond Town Center and direct Light Rail line service to Bellevue and Seattle.

    EAT & DRINK

    Spark Pizza, Farine Bakery & Cafe, Woodblock, Matador, Momiji, and the Sama Cellars Wine Lounge at Redmond Town Center.

    PARKS & TRAILS

    Marymoor Park, Westside Park, and the Bridle Crest, Sammamish River, and East Lake Sammamish trails.

    LIGHT RAIL

    Light Rail line stations at Redmond Technology, Marymoor Village, and Downtown Redmond, with service to Bellevue and Seattle.

    EMPLOYERS

    Microsoft's headquarters campus is in Overlake, SpaceX designs Starlink satellites in Redmond, and Nintendo of America is headquartered here.

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    EDUCATION

    REDMOND SCHOOLS

    Most Redmond addresses are served by the Lake Washington School District. School assignments depend on the specific address, so always confirm boundaries with the district.

    LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

    lwsd.org

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    ANSWERS

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Many people choose Redmond for its highly rated Lake Washington schools, parks and trails like Marymoor Park, light rail to Bellevue and Seattle, and major employers including Microsoft, SpaceX, and Nintendo of America. Violent crime is about 64% below the national rate (FBI, 2024), though property crime is above average. Home prices are the main trade-off, with a median sale price of about $1.19 million (Redfin, three months ending September 2026).

    Redmond combines parks and trails like Marymoor Park and the Bridle Crest Trail with a walkable downtown around Redmond Town Center and direct Light Rail line service to Bellevue and Seattle.

    Yes. The Light Rail line serves Redmond Technology, Marymoor Village, and Downtown Redmond stations. Downtown Redmond service began May 10, 2025, and trains have crossed Lake Washington to Seattle since March 28, 2026.

    Most of Redmond is in the Lake Washington School District. Confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district.

    A few local favorites are Spark Pizza, Woodblock, Momiji, Matador, Farine Bakery, and the Sama Cellars wine lounge at Redmond Town Center.

    Redmond has a mild Pacific Northwest climate with dry, warm summers and cool, wet winters. Summer highs average in the high 70s°F in July and August, with only a few days a year above 90°F. Winter lows average in the mid to upper 30s°F in December. Redmond gets roughly 40 inches of precipitation a year, with November the wettest month and July the driest. Snow is light, usually a few inches a year, mostly between December and February.

    Marymoor Park is the big one, with summer concerts, an off-leash dog area, and regional trail connections. In Overlake, Westside Park connects to the Bridle Crest Trail, which leads to Marymoor.

    Housing is the biggest cost. For the three months ending September 2026, Redmond's median sale price was $1,194,406 for all home types and $1,541,885 for single-family homes (Redfin). Sales tax is 10.4%, and Washington has no state income tax on wages.

    Veronica Morss, Managing Broker with eXp Realty, works across Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, and the Eastside. Call 206-853-3491 or book a consultation.

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    MEET VERONICA MORSS

    Veronica Morss, Real Estate Broker serving Redmond and the Eastside

    Veronica Morss was born and raised in the Greater Seattle area and has called the Eastside home for more than 20 years. She knows Redmond the way locals do: from dog walks in the park to the neighborhood spots you only find by living here.

    She built this site as an easy, go-to resource for all things Redmond. Whether you're thinking about a move or have lived here for years, you'll find her favorite places, honest local insight, and the details that make everyday life here so enjoyable.

    During the week, Veronica helps buyers and sellers across the Eastside find not just a house, but a home that fits the life they want. Off the clock, she's usually spending time with her husband or trying the newest restaurant in town. Above all, she loves this community and loves sharing it.

    veronica@veronicamorss.com(206) 853-3491
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