Education Hill, Redmond
A hillside family neighborhood north of downtown Redmond with Redmond High School, strong elementaries, parks and a ten-minute drive to the Microsoft campus. Typical range $1.2M to $2.2M.
The Redmond neighborhood Microsoft families ask about first
—— Living in Education Hill
Education Hill got its name from the cluster of schools on it, and that is still the point. Redmond High, Redmond Middle and several elementaries are inside or on the edge of the neighborhood, so many families walk. The housing is 1960s to 1990s single-family on modest lots, a large share of it updated, with pockets of newer construction and a few townhome developments on the lower slopes near downtown.
The commute is the other half of the appeal: Microsoft’s main campus is ten minutes down the hill, downtown Redmond and its light rail are five, and the trail system connects to the Sammamish River. For a Microsoft or Nintendo household with school-age children, Education Hill is often the first and last neighborhood they look at.
At a glance
Education Hill by the numbers
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| City | Redmond |
| School district | Lake Washington School District |
| Feeder pattern | Horace Mann, Rockwell or Einstein Elementary; Redmond Middle; Redmond High School |
| Housing | 1960s to 90s single-family, updates and rebuilds, limited townhomes on the lower slopes |
| Typical 2026 range | $1.2M to $2.2M; larger rebuilds higher |
| Lot sizes | Roughly 7,000 to 10,000 sq ft |
| Microsoft (Redmond) | 8 to 15 min via 166th or Avondale to 520 |
| Amazon (Bellevue) | 25 to 35 min via 520; 2 Line light rail from Downtown Redmond |
| Downtown Seattle | 35 to 50 min via 520 |
| EvergreenHealth (Kirkland) | 15 to 25 min via Willows Road or 124th |
| Overlake Medical Center | 20 to 30 min via 520 and 148th |
Inside the neighborhood
Streets and sub-areas of Education Hill
- Lower Education Hill near downtown: walkable to Redmond Town Center and the light rail, mix of townhomes and older homes
- Central hill around Redmond High and Hartman Park: the classic family streets
- Upper hill toward NE 116th and Avondale: larger lots, some views, longer walk to schools
- Abbey Road and the western slope: quieter streets, quickest access to Willows Road and Kirkland
Who it fits
Is Education Hill right for you?
Education Hill suits buyers who want to walk to schools and parks and be at Microsoft in ten minutes, and who are fine with a 1980s house they may update over time. It is the most liquid resale market in Redmond because the buyer pool is deep and consistent.
It is a weaker fit for buyers who want a new home on a large lot; those are in North Redmond, English Hill and Redmond Ridge.
Before you buy
What to know about Education Hill
- Turnkey four-bedrooms near Redmond High routinely draw multiple offers; pre-approval and a clear offer strategy matter
- Many homes have been updated in stages; check permit history for additions and basement finishes
- Some streets are steep; consider winter access on the upper hill
- Elementary boundaries on the hill have shifted; confirm the current assignment for any address
Questions we get
Education Hill questions
How long is the drive from Education Hill to Microsoft?
Eight to fifteen minutes to the main campus depending on the exact street and route, and under twenty to almost any Redmond employer.
Are there new homes on Education Hill?
A few rebuilds and infill projects, but the neighborhood is mostly established homes. New construction is more common in North Redmond and Redmond Ridge.
Which high school does Education Hill feed?
Redmond High School, which sits in the neighborhood. Middle school is Redmond Middle; elementaries vary by street.
Want to see Education Hill?
We can tour in person or by video, pull the current school assignment and price history for any street, and tell you honestly whether it fits.
Price ranges are typical 2026 asking prices for orientation; school assignments verified by address at time of offer. Data reviewed September 2026. Justin Cicero, Managing Broker, Real Broker, LLC. Back to the Redmond guide.