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$1,890,000List price
5 bed · 3 bath · 3,030 sq ft
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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 School
SchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 2% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Better Properties Eastside

Listing agent: Dennis Messenger.

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Data last updated 2026-09-12.