Idylwood real estate.
Lake Sammamish-area community near Idylwood Park, with beach access, boat launches, waterfront homes, and hillside streets.
- Median sale price
- $1.21M
- Days on market
- 52
- Active listings
- 239
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98052 · Sep 2026
About Idylwood
Idylwood is Redmond's Lake Sammamish neighborhood — a residential community built around Idylwood Park's waterfront beach and boat launch, where the premium is lakefront access and the lifestyle is defined by water recreation. Idylwood Beach Park is one of the few public lake beaches on Lake Sammamish within Redmond's city limits, giving non-waterfront homeowners direct swimming and kayaking access.
The housing ranges dramatically. True lakefront homes on Lake Sammamish command extraordinary prices and turn over very infrequently — buyers targeting waterfront should be prepared for competitive offers against Bellevue and Sammamish waterfront buyers. The hillside above the park offers more accessible pricing with lake views and the community feel of the waterfront area without the premium.
Idylwood Elementary feeds into the Lake Washington School District system, making the neighborhood a strong draw for families who want lake access and top public schools in a single package. For buyers who want waterfront recreation access without the Mercer Island or Bellevue waterfront price points, Idylwood represents one of the Eastside's best remaining opportunities.
Median Sale Price
$1.21M
52 days on market · 4.0 mo supply
239 active listings · updated Sep 2026
Schools
Lake Washington School District; Idylwood Elementary, Redmond Middle School, Redmond High School
Commute
15 min to Microsoft main campus. 15 min to Downtown Redmond. 20 min to Issaquah via I-90. 25 min to Downtown Bellevue.
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Live NWMLS listings in Idylwood (zip 98052), refreshed hourly.
Active2 days active · 2 cumulative$2,595,000
MLS# 258654612403 172nd Avenue Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
4 bd4.25 ba4,257 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams Seattle Metro
Active2 days active · 2 cumulative$5,780,000
MLS# 258529413404 Woodinville-redmond Road Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
5 bd4.25 ba6,890 sqftListing courtesy of Ruybal Group Inc.
Active2 days active · 2 cumulative$2,298,000
MLS# 258744916809 Ne 120th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
4 bd3.5 ba3,960 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Central
Active3 days active · 3 cumulative$675,000
MLS# 25835302508 175th Avenue Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
2 bd1.75 ba1,350 sqftListing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest
Active3 days active · 3 cumulative$980,000
MLS# 258692816005 Ne 51st Street
Redmond, WA 98052
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active3 days active · 225 cumulative$473,000
MLS# 25864336439 139th Avenue Ne #19
Redmond, WA 98052
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of COMPASS
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Idylwood real estate
- What is the median sale price in Idylwood?
- The current median sale price in the Idylwood zip code is $1.21M, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Sep 2026. Typical asking prices in Idylwood run Hillside homes $1.2M–$2.5M, lake-view properties $1.8M–$3.5M, true lakefront $4.0M+.
- How competitive is the Idylwood real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Idylwood is currently 52 days, with 239 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Sep 2026. Buyers generally have time to evaluate properties without same-day pressure, though best-in-class homes still attract competition.
- Which schools serve Idylwood?
- Lake Washington School District; Idylwood Elementary, Redmond Middle School, Redmond High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
- What is the commute like from Idylwood?
- 15 min to Microsoft main campus. 15 min to Downtown Redmond. 20 min to Issaquah via I-90. 25 min to Downtown Bellevue.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Idylwood?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Idylwood and the broader Redmond market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.