Northwest Bellevue
Homes range from condos to bayside mansions
There’s a wide range of upscale housing in Northwest Bellevue, where development began as the town transitioned from a sleepy farm community to a Seattle suburb in the 1950s. Older houses are often in the locally prominent Seattle Box style. They are joined by large Craftsman-style homes – new and old – as well as luxury condominiums and mansions overlooking Meydenbauer Bay. Condos and townhouses range from $375,000-$2.6 million, and houses are priced from $1.3 million-$14.7 million.Washington's top public schools
Bellevue School District is the top-rated district in the State of Washington according to Niche, earning an A-plus rating. Most students in Northwest Bellevue will attend A-rated Clyde Hill Elementary, A-rated Chinook Middle and A-plus-rated Bellevue High. Students who live in the subdivisions along Meydenbauer Bay attend A-rated Medina Elementary before moving on to Chinook Middle and Bellevue High. Neighborhood students might also attend Bellevue’s choice schools. These include Jing Mei Elementary, a dual-language immersion school where enrollment is balanced between native Chinese speakers and students who speak other languages such as English, Spanish or Hindi. The A-plus rated International School admits students through a lottery and serves grades 6-12. It’s ranked the second-best public middle school and sixth-best public high school in Washington.Parks accentuate Northwest Bellevue's setting
Meydenbauer Bay Park features a 2.5-acre beach that residents are eager to hit once summer finally arrives in the Pacific Northwest. Kayaking is among the most popular activities here when the weather cooperates, and anglers enjoy fishing from the pier year-round. The park’s sunset views are also known for being among the area’s best regardless of season. The City of Bellevue has plans and funding to expand the park and build a trail connecting it to Bellevue Downtown Park. At the eastern end of Northwest Bellevue, the Hidden Valley Sports Park features baseball and softball fields as well as an indoor Boys and Girls Club and gymnastics center. The city-run Northwest Arts Center, which offers activities including ballet, exercise, pottery, martial arts and yoga, is another popular spot for community gatherings. The hands-on KidsQuest Children's Museum is another family-friendly location in the neighborhood.A growing shopping and dining scene
"You used to have to go to Seattle for shopping, to eat, to do anything fun,” Naficy says. “In the last several years, people really don’t need to go to Seattle anymore. Now a lot of people are staying on the east side of Lake Washington.” Bellevue Square, a downtown mall with more than 200 retailers, is a popular draw. Within Northwest Bellevue, the dining options match the neighborhood’s multi-cultural makeup – Chinese, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican and Thai dining options are all available. Sushi In Joy is a local favorite known for its creative rolls, including nods to Seattle sports teams (Seahawks Roll and Mariners Roll). Just a few footsteps away, Brief Encounter Cafe is a cozy breakfast spot that fills up quickly on weekends. For groceries, there are QFC locations in the north and south parts of the neighborhood.Convenient access to Seattle, SeaTac Airport
Bellevue’s master plan calls for improved pedestrian access, but convenient vehicular access has helped the area boom since the long-ago days when it was accessed from Seattle via ferry. About a quarter of Northwest Bellevue residents commute to Seattle for work, either via the State Route 520 toll bridge or Interstate 90 bridges. Interstate 405 forms the neighborhood’s eastern border and provides an 18-mile trip to SeaTac International Airport. Bike lanes connect the neighborhood to Downtown Bellevue or north to Kirkland. The King County Metro 246 and 249 bus routes also run through the neighborhood.Local churches serve community-wide functions
Bellevue Presbyterian Church – also home to the Chinese Covenant Church – hosts the Bellevue Farmer’s Market in its parking lot weekly from May through October. The neighborhood’s Latter-day Saints Church also has an adjoining Family History Center open to all genealogical researchers.Safety drawing Seattle residents
Northwest Bellevue’s CAP Index, which measures crime, is 3 out of 10. “Bellevue is much safer and much more family-friendly than Seattle,” Naficy says. “But it is beginning to experience a little bit of growing pains as people move from Seattle.” Flooding can be an issue in Bellevue after heavy rains, particularly in winter. Northwest Bellevue is more resilient to flooding than other parts of the city, but there are some pockets of flood risk.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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DJ Northrop
Responds QuicklyHOMEFRONT REALTY
(206) 309-7797
66 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Bellevue
$440,000 Price
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Adriann Denise Jobe Philby
Coldwell Banker Realty
(206) 593-4323
22 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Bellevue
$2,200,000 Price
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Kitty Ballard
Windermere Real Estate/East
(206) 488-0626
59 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Bellevue
$1,480,000 Price
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Jason Foss
Real Residential
(206) 593-4494
139 Total Sales
14 in Northwest Bellevue
$1.8M - $7M Price Range
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Hao Sun
John L. Scott, Inc.
(425) 428-6837
167 Total Sales
7 in Northwest Bellevue
$650K - $4.5M Price Range
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Wanda Eaton
Better Properties Eastside
(425) 217-3975
52 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Bellevue
$2,050,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northwest Bellevue | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northwest Bellevue Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwest Bellevue, Bellevue sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwest Bellevue, Bellevue over the last 12 months is $394,900, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 261 - 4pm
$1,950,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,260 Sq Ft
- 3435 103rd Place NE
- New 10 days ago
Welcome to the heart of Bellevue - a prime living opportunity for both owners and investors. Enjoy top-rated Bellevue schools and a quick commute to downtown Bellevue, Highway 520, and Seattle. This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom single-family home offers an open-concept living space. The top floor features a stylish kitchen, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious basement includes a
Cathy Pik Ki Lee Skyline Properties, Inc.
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Sunday, Jul 271 - 3pm
$1,000,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,156 Sq Ft
- 9909 NE 1st St
- Unit A402
- New 1 day ago
Sweeping views of Lake Washington captivate. A complete renovation offers all the modern amenities in this perfectly located boutique 2 BR / 2 Bathroom Bellevue top floor condo. Beautiful open concept kitchen, dining and living rooms offering views as far as the eye can see. Al fresco dining on the view balcony. Two completely new bathrooms with generously scaled showers and new open kitchen with
Joel Scott Windermere Real Estate/East
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Saturday, Jul 261 - 3pm
$1,998,000
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,670 Sq Ft
- 3734 113th Ave NE
- New 4 days ago
Rare rambler in sought-after Yarrow Ridge! This one-level home welcomes you with custom French doors that open into a grand entry with 25-ft vaulted ceilings, new skylights, rich hardwoods, and a sunlit living room. Move-in-ready with a fully remodeled luxurious primary ensuite, new 100-yr presidential roof, updated windows, French drain, fresh exterior paint, and more. The versatile 3-bedroom,
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