Redmond Community
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Known as the “Bicycle Capital of the Northwest” for
its annual summer
bicycle derby, the city of Redmond is located
east of the Puget Sound, some 15 miles from Seattle. The Evergreen Point Bridge
across Lake Washington connects Redmond
directly to Seattle offering families who desire a less populated area an easy
commute. The natural beauty of Redmond --
which borders the north end of Lake Sammamish, surrounded by tall evergreen forests
and salmon spawning streams --
compliments the high quality of life within the city itself. More than 45,000
residents enjoy good schools, a healthy
economic base, affordable housing, an excellent parks system that affords numerous
recreational opportunities and many
cultural attractions and events. The real estate market is affordable and diverse.
Beautifully landscaped single-family homes
are available in Willows/Rose Hill, Redmond Ridge, Lakeside, Overlake, West Lake,
Sammamish and Union Hill. Prices range from
$70,000 to more than $1.8 million for estate properties with waterfront views.
There are 48 schools within the Lake
Washington School District serving the cities of Redmond and Kirkland. Scores
on standardized tests place the district in the
state’s top 10%. Redmond also enjoys a diverse and growing economic base
and is home to several major high-tech firms
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