Grass Lawn Redmond homes for sale
Find Grass Lawn homes — Redmond's walkable Microsoft campus neighborhood.
RexMont helps buyers search Grass Lawn homes in Redmond's most Microsoft-adjacent residential neighborhood — with guidance on campus walkability, East Link light rail access, Lake Washington School District, Grass Lawn Park, and $1M–$2.5M opportunities where the Microsoft main campus is a 10-minute walk from your front door.

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Market context
Grass Lawn is the only Redmond neighborhood where you can walk to Microsoft's main campus.
No other residential neighborhood in Redmond puts you as close to the Microsoft campus gates as Grass Lawn. Most tech-employee buyers assume they need to drive to work regardless of where they live on the Eastside — Grass Lawn breaks that assumption. The main campus entrance on NE 36th Street is a 10–15 minute walk or a 5-minute bike ride from most addresses, which eliminates the commute friction that defines life in most Eastside tech suburbs.
The trade-off is that Grass Lawn is a modest neighborhood by Eastside standards — primarily 1970s and 1980s single-family homes on standard lots, not the luxury new construction that defines Overlake or Education Hill. But renovation activity has been consistent for a decade, and buyers who want a move-in-ready home can find one. The value proposition is location: the same Lake Washington School District quality, at prices that reflect a working neighborhood rather than a prestige address.
RexMont helps Grass Lawn buyers understand how to evaluate specific addresses for campus walkability, which streets have stronger renovation histories, and how to compete effectively in a market where motivated Microsoft employees are a consistent presence in the buyer pool. East Link's Overlake Village Station adds a Seattle commute option that makes Grass Lawn work for dual-income tech households regardless of which campus each partner works at.
Coverage
Service area at a glance
RexMont represents buyers and sellers across these Seattle and Eastside markets. Click any city for the full local guide.
Bellevue, WA
ZIPs: 98004 · 98005 · 98006 · 98007 · 98008
Schools: Bellevue SD
Medina, WA
ZIP: 98039
Schools: Bellevue SD
Clyde Hill, WA
ZIP: 98004
Schools: Bellevue SD
Mercer Island, WA
ZIP: 98040
Schools: Mercer Island SD
Kirkland, WA
ZIPs: 98033 · 98034
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Redmond, WA
ZIPs: 98052 · 98053
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Sammamish, WA
ZIPs: 98074 · 98075
Schools: Lake Washington / Issaquah SD
Issaquah, WA
ZIPs: 98027 · 98029
Schools: Issaquah SD
Newcastle, WA
ZIPs: 98056 · 98059
Schools: Renton SD
Woodinville, WA
ZIPs: 98072 · 98077
Schools: Northshore SD
Kenmore, WA
ZIP: 98028
Schools: Northshore SD
Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98101 · 98109 · 98112 · 98115 · 98118
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
For Grass Lawn buyers
Identify the specific streets and homes that offer true Microsoft walkability, Lake Washington SD school assignments, and the best value in a neighborhood where the commute advantage is the primary investment thesis.
Start Grass Lawn searchFor Grass Lawn sellers
Market your home to the Microsoft employee buyer pool that specifically runs the numbers on campus walkability — a buyer segment that will pay a real premium for the commute they can only get in Grass Lawn.
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FAQ
Questions buyers and sellers ask first.
How walkable is Grass Lawn to the Microsoft campus?
Grass Lawn is Redmond's most directly Microsoft-adjacent residential neighborhood. The main Microsoft campus gates on NE 36th Street are within a 10–15 minute walk or a 5-minute bike ride from most Grass Lawn addresses — a commute that is not replicated anywhere else in the Eastside residential market. This walkability is the primary reason tech employees consistently target Grass Lawn when relocating.
What are typical home prices in Grass Lawn?
Grass Lawn homes typically range from $1.0M to $2.5M. The neighborhood is dominated by 1970s and 1980s single-family homes on standard lots, many substantially renovated. Homes with updated kitchens and baths at the $1.0M–$1.5M level are the most common purchase type; newer construction and larger renovated homes push toward $2.0M–$2.5M+.
What schools serve Grass Lawn?
Grass Lawn falls within Lake Washington School District, typically assigned to Grass Lawn Elementary, Rose Hill Middle School, and Redmond High School. Lake Washington SD is one of Washington State's top-ranked public school districts. School assignments should always be verified by specific parcel address before purchase.
Does Grass Lawn have East Link light rail access?
The East Link Overlake Village Station is approximately 1.5 miles from Grass Lawn — a short bike ride or 5-minute drive. This gives Grass Lawn residents car-free access to Downtown Bellevue and Seattle, on top of the walkable Microsoft campus access. For buyers who need to commute in both directions, Grass Lawn's dual-access position is genuinely rare.
What is Grass Lawn Park and why does it matter?
Grass Lawn Park is the neighborhood's community anchor — a large active-recreation park with baseball diamonds, sports fields, and open meadows that hosts a summer outdoor concert series drawing residents from across East Redmond. Most Eastside suburbs lack a park of this scale and community character. For families and buyers who value walkable outdoor recreation, Grass Lawn Park is a significant quality-of-life asset.
How does Grass Lawn compare to Education Hill or Overlake for Microsoft commuters?
Grass Lawn has the shortest physical distance to the Microsoft main campus of any Redmond neighborhood — you can walk or bike without touching a freeway. Education Hill offers similar LWSD schools with a hillside character and slightly larger lots, but the Microsoft commute requires driving. Overlake is more urban with East Link walkability, but homes near the campus gates themselves are commercial-adjacent. Grass Lawn is the pick for buyers who specifically prioritize the walk-to-work experience.
Search Grass Lawn with agents who know what the Microsoft walkability premium is actually worth.
RexMont helps you evaluate campus proximity, school assignments, renovation quality, and East Link access so you find the right Grass Lawn home before another Microsoft buyer does.
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