Redmond Real Estate
History
The abundant forests and fish of Redmond provided jobs for loggers and fisherman in the 1900s. The logging industry expanded significantly with the building of a railroad through the town. Due to deforestation from the burgeoning Redmond real estate market, the lumber mills were eventually shut down. Redmond today is known as the birthplace for such international corporations as Microsoft and Nintendo of America.
Description
Noted as the bicycle capitol of the Northwest, Redmond hosts the state's only bike race; one can find many properties in Redmond located near the adjacent Burke-Gilman Trail. Redmond boasts multiple parks, most notable Marymoor Park, with multiple wooded areas surrounding the city.
Residents
The residents of Redmond are predominantly high-paid technology workers, many of whom are in their late 20s to early 40s. Residents of the city enjoy outdoor activities, as is typical for most of the cities in the Northwest, and spend much time at Marymoor Park: over 600 acres of fields, baseball diamonds, bike trails, rock climbing walls, as well as a large performance stage for summertime festivals and concerts.
Housing
Town homes and condominiums in Redmond dominate much of the downtown area, while the surrounding areas are primarily single-family homes. Redmond, WA real estate sits on the higher end of the spectrum; many nouveau rich, high-tech workers reside here due to its proximity to Microsoft and Nintendo, as well as the many businesses of nearby Bellevue. A home for sale in Redmond, WA typically ranges from $400,000 to the low millions.
Activities
Redmond hosts the Redmond Derby Days Festival furring the annual bike race held each July. For the shopper, Redmond Town Center contains 120 stores as well as a full-scale Residence Inn by Marriott and the eight-screen AMC Redmond Town Center movie theater. Located at the center of Seattle's high-tech industry, purchasing a home in Redmond will pay for itself in saved commute time and amenities. |
