Redmond WA Real Estate. Living in Redmond, Washington
Redmond is a city in King County, Washington. It is situated in what is known as the Eastside. Redmond is best known as the home of Microsoft (for which "Redmond" has become a metonym) and Nintendo of America. With an annual bike race on city streets and the state's only velodrome, Redmond is also known as "the bicycle capital of the Northwest". Despite this, the city is suburban in character, with its main form of transportation being the automobile. Redmond has a historic downtown with many personally owned businesses which is connected to the modern downtown Redmond. The city has many parks and is known for its woods.
The city of Redmond is synonymous with Microsoft. But this eastside community has much more to offer besides employment with the technology giant. Located in the heart of the Sammamish Valley, Redmond has managed to preserve much of the area's natural beauty despite tremendous growth. Mountain views, forest land, and Lake Sammamish provide scenic balance with booming development. Connections with all of the area's major highways gives Redmond real estate owners easy access to the neighboring cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, and even downtown Seattle.
The Redmond real estate market is competitive; buyers often create bidding wars when vying for desirable homes. Some three-bedroom houses in Redmond are available for about $400,000, but nicer neighborhoods with territorial views – and new construction – will cost closer to $600,000. The average home or condo sold for $502,872 in February 2006.
The seventh most populated city in King County, Redmond has a residential population of nearly 48,000. The Lake Washington School District – one of the best in the state – and a remarkable park system provide Renton families with a high quality of life.
The crowning jewel of the Redmond parks system is Marymoor Park. The most popular park in King County, the 640-acre Marymoor provides diverse entertainment all year long. The Marymoor Velodrome, used for bicycle racing during the 1990 Goodwill Games, is the only facility of its kind in Washington State. People from all over the area bring their dogs to Redmond to romp in Marymoor's famed off-leash dog park. Picnic facilities, baseball fields, and other park staples are also located here.
Redmond is well known as a hub for technology companies and biomedical firms. In addition to Microsoft, leading employers such as Nintendo, Cingular Wireless, and Medtronic Physio-Control keep offices here. The community's Redmond Town Center, an open air retail center, combines upscale shopping with dining, special events, and a movie theater.
Due to its large population of highly paid tech workers, especially those of Microsoft, Redmond is known for its affluence. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Redmond ranks 20th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
Notable residents
Carrie Brownstein, guitarist and vocalist for Sleater-Kinney
Grant Goodeve, actor/singer/show host. Starred in the 1970's hit series "Eight is Enough"
Caitlin Snaring, National Geographic Bee winner (national level)
Steve Wiebe, current Donkey Kong record holder
Mike Wilton, guitarist for Queensryche
Mike Bigsby, Internet Marketing Consultant (best of the web award 2007)
Blake Lewis, runner-up on the sixth season of American Idol
The city of Redmond is synonymous with Microsoft. But this eastside community has much more to offer besides employment with the technology giant. Located in the heart of the Sammamish Valley, Redmond has managed to preserve much of the area's natural beauty despite tremendous growth. Mountain views, forest land, and Lake Sammamish provide scenic balance with booming development. Connections with all of the area's major highways gives Redmond real estate owners easy access to the neighboring cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, and even downtown Seattle.
The Redmond real estate market is competitive; buyers often create bidding wars when vying for desirable homes. Some three-bedroom houses in Redmond are available for about $400,000, but nicer neighborhoods with territorial views – and new construction – will cost closer to $600,000. The average home or condo sold for $502,872 in February 2006.
The seventh most populated city in King County, Redmond has a residential population of nearly 48,000. The Lake Washington School District – one of the best in the state – and a remarkable park system provide Renton families with a high quality of life.
The crowning jewel of the Redmond parks system is Marymoor Park. The most popular park in King County, the 640-acre Marymoor provides diverse entertainment all year long. The Marymoor Velodrome, used for bicycle racing during the 1990 Goodwill Games, is the only facility of its kind in Washington State. People from all over the area bring their dogs to Redmond to romp in Marymoor's famed off-leash dog park. Picnic facilities, baseball fields, and other park staples are also located here.
Redmond is well known as a hub for technology companies and biomedical firms. In addition to Microsoft, leading employers such as Nintendo, Cingular Wireless, and Medtronic Physio-Control keep offices here. The community's Redmond Town Center, an open air retail center, combines upscale shopping with dining, special events, and a movie theater.
Due to its large population of highly paid tech workers, especially those of Microsoft, Redmond is known for its affluence. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Redmond ranks 20th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.
Notable residents
Carrie Brownstein, guitarist and vocalist for Sleater-Kinney
Grant Goodeve, actor/singer/show host. Starred in the 1970's hit series "Eight is Enough"
Caitlin Snaring, National Geographic Bee winner (national level)
Steve Wiebe, current Donkey Kong record holder
Mike Wilton, guitarist for Queensryche
Mike Bigsby, Internet Marketing Consultant (best of the web award 2007)
Blake Lewis, runner-up on the sixth season of American Idol
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