Bear Creek Redmond homes for sale
Find Bear Creek homes — East Redmond's forested neighborhood with more space and LWSD schools.
RexMont helps buyers search Bear Creek homes in East Redmond's most spacious residential community — with guidance on lot sizes, Bear Creek trail access, Lake Washington School District schools, newer planned communities, and $950K–$2.5M opportunities where buyers get more space for their money than in any other LWSD Redmond neighborhood.
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As of October 2026, the median listing price in Redmond is $1.1M ($580 per square foot), and homes are averaging 41 days on market.
Stats updated October 2026· refreshed monthly and reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team.
By property type
The headline figures above blend every active residential listing in Redmond. Single-family, condo, and townhouse markets move differently, so the breakdown below is what to quote when comparing one property type across cities.
| Property type | Median list price | Price / sq ft | Days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $1.69M | $646 | 28 | 179 |
| Condo | $475K | $469 | 63 | 105 |
| Townhouse | $785K | $546 | 55 | 61 |
Active listings is the sample size behind each row. Same source and refresh date as the headline figures.
Methodology & data sources
Market statistics on this page — median listing price, price per square foot, and days on market — are computed from active residential listings in Redmond, WA, sourced from RentCast, a licensed real-estate data provider aggregating MLS records and county public records. Figures refresh the first week of every month (current data: October 2026) and are reviewed by RexMont Real Estate's brokerage team (WA firm license #21220). Individual property listings shown on this page come from the live NWMLS feed. Historical figures are not restated after publication.
Journalists: monthly figures for 47 Puget Sound cities are available on a citable, dated page for each market. For custom cuts, methodology questions, or to receive the monthly refresh, contact adriano@rexmont.com. Please attribute "RexMont Real Estate market report" with a link to this page.
Market context
Bear Creek is the best-value entry point into Lake Washington School District with real lot sizes.
Buyers who need more than 2,000 square feet and a real backyard — and who want to stay in Lake Washington School District — consistently land in Bear Creek. The same school district quality that defines Overlake and Education Hill is available here at a consistent price discount, driven by Bear Creek's eastward position and the commute minutes it adds to the Microsoft and Bellevue employment centers.
What Bear Creek offers that most LWSD neighborhoods don't is space diversity: 1990s subdivisions on standard lots, newer planned communities with HOA infrastructure, and larger custom-home parcels on the outer reaches toward Redmond Ridge. That range lets buyers choose between conventional suburban convenience and a more expansive setting with meaningful outdoor space — a choice that's closing as available land dwindles elsewhere in Redmond.
RexMont helps Bear Creek buyers understand the practical tradeoffs: which sub-neighborhoods have the best HOA value, how the Microsoft commute differs by address, where the Bear Creek trail system provides the most direct trail access, and how to compete for the limited inventory of newer construction homes that consistently attract multiple offers when they come to market.
Coverage
Service area at a glance
RexMont represents buyers and sellers across these Seattle and Eastside markets. Click any city for the full local guide.
Bellevue, WA
ZIPs: 98004 · 98005 · 98006 · 98007 · 98008
Schools: Bellevue SD
Medina, WA
ZIP: 98039
Schools: Bellevue SD
Clyde Hill, WA
ZIP: 98004
Schools: Bellevue SD
Mercer Island, WA
ZIP: 98040
Schools: Mercer Island SD
Kirkland, WA
ZIPs: 98033 · 98034
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Redmond, WA
ZIPs: 98052 · 98053
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Sammamish, WA
ZIPs: 98074 · 98075
Schools: Lake Washington / Issaquah SD
Issaquah, WA
ZIPs: 98027 · 98029
Schools: Issaquah SD
Newcastle, WA
ZIPs: 98056 · 98059
Schools: Renton SD
Woodinville, WA
ZIPs: 98072 · 98077
Schools: Northshore SD
Kenmore, WA
ZIP: 98028
Schools: Northshore SD
Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98101 · 98109 · 98112 · 98115 · 98118
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
For Bear Creek buyers
Compare lot sizes, HOA infrastructure, planned community quality, and the specific addresses that offer the best value in Lake Washington SD at prices below comparable Overlake and Education Hill homes.
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FAQ
Questions buyers and sellers ask first.
What makes Bear Creek different from other Redmond neighborhoods?
Bear Creek occupies East Redmond's forested plateau, where the terrain, tree cover, and lot sizes shift toward something more expansive than the densely built neighborhoods closer to downtown. You find established 1990s subdivisions, newer planned communities with HOA amenities, and larger custom-home parcels — a range that gives buyers real options between suburban convenience and semi-rural space. The Bear Creek trail system running through the area adds a recreational character most inner Redmond neighborhoods lack.
What are typical home prices in Bear Creek?
Bear Creek homes typically range from $950K to $2.5M. Standard subdivision homes from the 1990s start around $950K–$1.4M. Newer planned communities with HOA amenities and updated finishes run $1.4M–$2.0M. Larger lots and custom-home parcels closer to the rural eastside push $2.0M–$2.5M+. The neighborhood prices below comparable Education Hill and Overlake homes in the same Lake Washington School District.
What schools serve Bear Creek?
Bear Creek falls within Lake Washington School District, typically assigned to Bear Creek Elementary, Redmond Middle School, and Redmond High School. Lake Washington SD is one of Washington State's top-ranked public school districts. School assignments should always be verified by specific parcel address before purchase.
How far is Bear Creek from Microsoft and Downtown Bellevue?
Microsoft's main Redmond campus is approximately 15 minutes from Bear Creek via SR-202 and NE 40th Street. Downtown Bellevue is approximately 25 minutes. The neighborhood's eastward position adds some commute distance compared to Grass Lawn or Overlake, but buyers typically accept that trade-off in exchange for more space, larger lots, and lower prices within the same school district.
Is Bear Creek part of Lake Washington School District?
Yes. Bear Creek is served by Lake Washington SD, which is one of Washington State's most highly regarded public school districts. The Bear Creek Elementary, Redmond Middle School, and Redmond High School pathway is consistent with other LWSD Redmond neighborhoods. This is a key value proposition: Bear Creek buyers get LWSD quality at prices below comparable Overlake and Education Hill addresses. Verify school assignments by specific address before purchase.
What is the community character of Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is quieter and more suburban than Redmond's tech-corridor neighborhoods. The Bear Creek trail system, forested lot lines, and eastward orientation give the area a distinctly different character from Downtown Redmond or Overlake. Buyers here are typically families with growing space needs, professionals who prioritize quiet over walkability, and LWSD-focused buyers who can't find the lot sizes they want closer to downtown.
Search Bear Creek with agents who understand the East Redmond value equation.
RexMont helps you compare lot sizes, HOA quality, planned community options, and LWSD school paths so you find the right Bear Creek home before the families who are also running the numbers get there first.
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