Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Ames Lake, WA
$1,225,000Median home value
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About Ames Lake
Ames Lake is a small lake community in the woods east of Redmond, built around a private 80-acre lake. Homes are mostly single-family on wooded lots, many with lake access. It offers a quiet, rural feel about 15 minutes from Redmond's tech corridor.
Home prices in Ames Lake
The median home value in Ames Lake is $1,225,000.
Top places in Ames Lake
- Ames Lake — private lake for residents (boating, swimming)
- Nearby: Redmond (~15 min)
- Nearby: Carnation and the Snoqualmie Valley
- Tolt Pipeline Trail (nearby) — regional walking/biking trail
Commuting from Ames Lake
- Redmond ~15 minutes; Bellevue ~25 minutes
- Seattle ~35-40 minutes via SR-520 or I-90
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport ~40 minutes
- No rail; King County Metro bus connections in Redmond
Ames Lake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ames Lake, WA?
The median home value in Ames Lake is $1,225,000. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Ames Lake, WA?
Redmond ~15 minutes; Bellevue ~25 minutes
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.