House Hunt: Check Out These Redmond-Area Homes for Sale

Welcome to House Hunt, a weekly Patch column that features open houses throughout Redmond and nearby areas. Each week, we'll feature photos of homes with upcoming open houses.

If you're a real estate agent, real estate broker or are independently selling your home, you can be included, too. Inclusion is FREE. Further instructions are listed below.

1. 13139 234th Court NE, Redmond, 98053

Listed Price: $599,000

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

Info: This home in a 55+ community has an entry with curved vestibule, high ceilings and sky lighting. Other features include stainless steel appliances, dark cherry plank floors, French doors, tile floors and rounded corners. Enjoy community features such as an indoor pool, trails, restaurant, 18-hole golf course and an easy walk to shopping. Located in a wonderful cul-de-sac neighborhood with plenty of community spirit and gatherings, this home has two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Contact Tim Sullivan at 888-427-9604 for more information.

2. 20822 NE 58th St., Redmond, 98053

Listed Price: $449,880

Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday

Info: $50,000 price reduction on July 21, 2011. This is a private, custom-built home in a picturesque setting with southwest exposure. There’s a scenic outlook from every room and expansive views of a wetland area. It’s in a rural setting, yet close in to all downtown Redmond amenities and Microsoft. The home features a dramatic two-story entry, high ceilings, numerous windows and tons of natural light. There’s a main-level master suite with vaulted ceiling and French doors to a private deck, two fireplaces, an upper level bonus room (or fourth bedroom), and generous-sized rooms throughout. Other features include a fenced side yard, air conditioning and a security system. Contact Mike McGoorty at 425-688-3610 for more information.

3. 11135 157th Ave. NE, Redmond, 98052

Listed Price: $449,000

Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday

Info: This remodeled home has hardwood floors and brand new carpet throughout. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, Corian countertops and hickory cabinets. The spacious master suite has a completely remodeled bath, den and huge walk-in closet, and there’s additional millwork in the bedrooms. The remodeled main bathroom has a new vanity, granite countertops, flooring and tub. The lower level includes a large family room, laundry, bedroom and bath. The home has a partially fenced, level backyard, huge deck and shed with electricity. Contact Karen Eschbach at 206-272-2216 for more information.

4. 3220 170th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 98008

Listed Price: $498,000

Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday

Info: This four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home has been extremely well-cared for and beautifully updated over the years. The light and airy entryway opens to a spacious living room with beautiful views through huge picture windows, traditional brick fireplace, track lighting and stylish accent paint. The kitchen comes complete with a built-in bench and table, quality shaker-style cabinets, radiant cook top, multiple skylights with blinds, tile backsplash and limestone flooring. Sliding doors lead to a large entertainment deck overlooking spectacular grounds and a shed. The master suite with adjoining bathroom provides his-and-her closets. Three additional bedrooms can be found on the upper level. The lower level has a fireplace, a built-in desk, and a Murphy Bed. Sliding doors lead to a sun patio, and the laundry room provides additional storage, a utility sink and folding table. Located near Microsoft, freeways and Idylwood Beach Park. Contact Nicole Barclay at 206-818-2063 for more information.

5. 731 20th Ave W, Kirkland, 98033

Listed Price: $990,000

Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday

Info: This is a large, private, west of Market home on a quarter-acre lot. Double entry doors lead to a formal living room with marble-surround fireplace and a large dining area. Perfect for entertaining, the kitchen has a farm sink, Subzero, double oven, and is open to the family room. Plenty of room upstairs with four bedrooms and 3 full baths. A master suite was added in 2006 with a jetted tub, walk-in closet, see-through fireplace, and double-head shower. Enjoy summer in the flat yard, under the covered patio, or barbecueing on the side deck. Contact Tim Sullivan at 888-427-9604 for more information.

HOW TO BE INCLUDED

Inclusion in our weekly gallery is FREE. If you're selling a home and want your open house to be featured here, please send the following to caitlin.moran@patch.com:

1. The real estate agent's name and phone number and website.
2. The address of the open house.
3. The days and hours of the open house.
4. The asking price.
5. A photo of the exterior. An additional one of the interior may also be submitted.
6. A description of the property of up to 100 words, to give house hunters an idea of the home.

The deadline to send information is 3 p.m. Wednesday for publication on Friday.