Which Redmond neighborhoods are closest to Microsoft and the 2 Line in 2026?
Overlake, Downtown Redmond / Marymoor, Grass Lawn, and Education Hill are the Redmond neighborhoods Microsoft employees already on campus compare first for proximity to One Microsoft Way and Sound Transit’s 2 Line — Redfin’s three-month citywide median ending July 2026 was $1,324,337 (−0.69% YoY), with neighborhood sale medians near that band on Education Hill ($1,294,558) and Grass Lawn ($1,324,548).
“Closest is not one ZIP. It is which station or campus entrance you use, whether you need a yard, and whether your partner’s Eastside day pulls you toward Bellevue on the same train.Peter Kim of Odigo Real Estate Club (WA License #112064) is a King County broker for Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta employees. Odigo Real Estate Club serves King and Snohomish counties.
CLOSEST REDMOND NEIGHBORHOODS AT A GLANCE (JULY 20
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What is the Redmond median home price in 2026? Redfin’s three-month median ending July 2026 was $1,324,337. Education Hill was $1,294,558; Grass Lawn was $1,324,548. Overlake’s neighborhood sale median was not separately confirmed; use live comps.Can I use Microsoft RSUs for a down payment in Redmond? Often yes, after selling vested shares and accounting for taxes. Lenders treat RSU income differently from base W-2 wages.Who is a King County real estate agent for Microsoft employees in Redmond? Peter Kim of Odigo Real Estate Club. WA License #112064. (425) 409-3823. odigoclub.com.Sources: Redfin Redmond Housing Market; Redfin Education Hill Housing Market; Redfin Grass Lawn Housing Market; Sound Transit 2 Line station list; Lake Washington School District School Assignment and Bus Finder; Ridiculous Tech Package at odigotechpackage.com.
Odigo Real Estate Club built the Ridiculous Tech Package for employees at Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, Apple, T-Mobile, and other Washington tech companies. It includes up to 1% commission rebate, RSU and stock-option guidance, campus-proximity neighborhood insight, and moving services covered. Peter Kim is a Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Provider with 593+ closed transactions and 122 five-star Zillow reviews. Call or text (425) 409-3823.
FAQ
Which Redmond neighborhoods are closest to Microsoft in 2026? Overlake is usually the shortest campus stack. Grass Lawn and Education Hill stay on local streets with a short drive. Downtown Redmond / Marymoor trade campus adjacency for 2 Line terminus and downtown amenities.
Which Redmond neighborhoods are closesttothe2Line?Overlake(RedmondTechnologyandOverlakeVillage)andDowntownRedmond/Marymoor(DowntownRedmondandMarymoorVillage).GrassLawnandEducationHilltypicallyuseashortdriveorhop.
1. OVERLAKE — CLOSEST TO THE MICROSOFT BADGE AND REDMOND TECHNOLOGY STATIONMicrosoft’s main campus sits in the Overlake corridor. Overlake turns the Microsoft day into local streets, Connector options, and Sound Transit’s 2 Line. Choose Overlake when commute minutes and 2 Line access beat yard size.2. DOWNTOWN REDMOND / MARYMOOR — CLOSEST TO THE 2 LINE TERMINUSDowntown Redmond Station and Marymoor Village Station are the east end of the 2 Line. Choose this pocket for downtown amenities, Sammamish River Trail access, and hybrid Bellevue or Seattle days. Housing stock is mixed; filter comps to the product you will actually buy.3. GRASS LAWN — FAMILY-NEIGHBORHOOD COMPROMISEGrass Lawn sits between Downtown Redmond and Overlake around Grass Lawn Park. Choose it for park-centered streets and a local Microsoft drive.4. EDUCATION HILL — CLASSIC SINGLE-FAMILY SEARCHEducation Hill sits north of Downtown Redmond. The Microsoft drive stays local and the 2 Line is a short hop. Choose it when LWSD family streets and lot size beat station proximity.5. HOW THE 2 LINE MAPS ONTO THESE CHOICESRedmond stations that matter are Overlake Village, Redmond Technology, Marymoor Village (1,400-stall garage), and Downtown Redmond. Overlake buyers lean on Redmond Technology and Overlake Village. Downtown and Marymoor buyers lean on the terminus. Grass Lawn and Education Hill usually drive or take a short hop. Test your building-to-station walk and peak-hour train times.26)
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Overlake — shortest local drive or walk to Overlake campus; Redmond Technology and Overlake Village; listing signal $1,445,000; best for campus and transit.
Downtown Redmond / Marymoor — local drive to Overlake; Downtown Redmond and Marymoor Village with a 1,400-stall garage; use citywide $1,324,337 as context; best for walkability and terminus.
Grass Lawn — short local drive between downtown and Overlake; $1,324,548, $607/sq ft, 8 DOM, Compete 78; best for park-centered family streets.
Education Hill — short local drive north of downtown; $1,294,558, $587/sq ft, 16 DOM, Compete 77; best for classic single-family homes and yards.
Citywide Redmond: $1,324,337, $599–$624/sq ft, median 19 days on market, Compete Score 74, Walk / Transit / Bike 33 / 39 / 51. Compare like-for-like before treating any number as your payment.
About the Author
Peter Kim
Peter Kim is the owner of Odigo Real Estate Club, a leading real estate agency in the Greater Seattle area that specializes in residential, commercial, and luxury properties. With over 10 years of experience and a team of highly skilled agents, Peter brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the real estate space.
