8210 171st Avenue NE · Redmond, WA 98052
Source: NWMLS · Better Properties Eastside · Dennis Messenger #NWM2538848
About this home
Located on the hilltop of Education Hill, this custom-designed home blends modern luxury and serene natural surroundings. Extensively remodeled with over $500K in upgrades, the open-concept design features southwest-facing territorial, partial city and evening views. This 5-bedroom, 3-bath residence offers 3,030 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living with three main level bedrooms and two on the lower level. The main level showcases clear-fir wood walls, vaulted cedar ceilings, gas fireplace and skylights with warmth and architectural interest. A chef’s kitchen designed for entertaining features high-end SS appliances, quartzite counters, gas cooktop, oversized island and beverage station with dual refrigerators. The sunroom with full-height windows and doors, and expansive 460 sq. ft. covered and uncovered decks invite year-round enjoyment. The versatile lower level has 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, laundry, fireplace, and French doors and is ideal for personal use, MIL, guests, or self-contained permitted ADU for rental income. Many extensive home upgrades include a new concrete driveway, metal roof, gas furnace and central a/c. Ample parking and storage with finished 2-car garage, side parking and shed. Situated on a private ¼-acre corner lot with mature trees, the peaceful and secluded setting is within walking distance to downtown, RTC, dining, light rail, parks and trails. Convenient to 520, tech campuses and Lake WA schools.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Stories
- 1 story
- Year built
- 1963 (renovated 2021)
- Lot size
- 10,700 sq ft (0.25 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2538848
Interior
- Heating
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Fireplace Insert, Forced Air
- Cooling
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Central Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 2 · Gas, Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Pantry, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Metal
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography
- Sloped
- View
- City, Partial, See Remarks, Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 5
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Education Hill
- Community features
- Park, Playground, Trail(s)
- Property tax
- $11,864 (2026)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $2,050,000 (7.8% price cut)
- Listed on
- Jun 25, 2026
- Days on market
- 87
- Price per sq ft
- $624
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2006-04-06
- Sold$595,000
Schools
School district: Lake Washington
- Elementary
- Redmond Elem
- Middle
- Redmond Middle
- High
- Redmond High SchoolSchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 2% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Better Properties Eastside
Listing agent: Dennis Messenger.
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Data last updated 2026-09-12.