
Idylwood real estate.
Lake Sammamish-area community near Idylwood Park, with beach access, boat launches, waterfront homes, and hillside streets.
- Median sale price
- $1.18M
- Days on market
- 8
- Active listings
- 219
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98052 · Jun 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
$1.18M
8 days on market · 6.4 mo supply
219 active listings · updated Jun 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.
ActiveNew today$1,500,000
MLS# 254264817228 Ne 85th Place
Redmond, WA 98052
4 bd2 ba2,262 sqftListing courtesy of Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
ActiveNew today$875,000
MLS# 254223316147 Ne 90th Way #3801
Redmond, WA 98052
2 bd1.5 baListing courtesy of Keller Williams Eastside
ActiveNew today$1,439,950
MLS# 254036711558 179th Court Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
4 bd2.5 ba2,300 sqftListing courtesy of KW Greater Seattle
ActiveNew today$875,000
MLS# 254252316147 Ne 90th Way #3801
Redmond, WA 98052
2 bd1.5 ba1,885 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams Eastside
ActiveNew today$1,500,000
MLS# 254170812926 164h Avenue Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
3 bd1.5 ba2,110 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.
Active1 day on market$2,650,000
MLS# 253698613420 Ne 83rd Street
Redmond, WA 98052
4 bd2.5 ba3,630 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Co.
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 $1.18M, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Jun 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 8 days, with 219 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Jun 2026. Inventory turns very quickly — well-priced homes routinely receive multiple offers within the first week.
- 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.