
Idylwood real estate.
Lake Sammamish-area community near Idylwood Park, with beach access, boat launches, waterfront homes, and hillside streets.
- Median sale price
- $1.22M
- Days on market
- 11
- Active listings
- 219
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
$1.22M
11 days on market · 4.2 mo supply
219 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.
- Active1 day on market
$429,900
MLS# 257787017018 Ne 80th Street #c5
Redmond, WA 98052
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
- Active1 day on market
$1,975,000
MLS# 257878318947 Ne 68th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
4 bd3 ba2,850 sqftListing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest
- ActiveNew today
$588,000
MLS# 25773496356 138th Avenue Ne #211
Redmond, WA 98052
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.
- Active2 days on market
$2,100,000
MLS# 257778510108 186th Court Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
5 bd3.5 ba3,910 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
- ActiveNew today
$799,990
MLS# 257704517824 Ne 96th Way #3
Redmond, WA 98052
3 bd2.25 baListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
- Active3 days on market
$365,000
MLS# 25735893834 175th Avenue Ne #e44
Redmond, WA 98052
1 bd1 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 $1.22M, 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 11 days, with 219 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Sep 2026. The market here moves quickly. Most well-priced homes are receiving strong activity within the first two weeks.
- 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.





