Why Live in Somerset
Somerset, a suburban neighborhood in southern Bellevue, is situated between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish, with beachside parks just a 4-mile drive away. The area is exclusively residential, featuring high-end subdivisions adjacent to the forested Coal Creek Natural Area, which offers miles of trails and waterfalls. Nearby, Cougar Mountain Regional Wildlife Park provides additional trails and scenic views, while Eastgate Park hosts the Bellevue Zip Tour and the South Bellevue Community Center. Homes in Somerset are primarily mid-70s daylight ramblers or split-level ramblers, many with views due to the neighborhood's elevation of over 1,000 feet. Some older homes have been replaced with larger, modern properties. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10. Somerset Community Association fosters neighborly connections through events and groups. Shopping and dining options are abundant, with Factoria Village and The Marketplace at Factoria nearby, offering stores like Nordstrom Rack and Target, as well as restaurants such as Mama's Kitchen and Novilhos Brazilian Steakhouse. The Bellevue School District, rated the best in the state, serves the area with highly rated schools including Somerset Elementary, Tyee Middle, and Newport High School. Public transportation is accessible, with bus stops along Somerset Boulevard and the South Bellevue Station 4 miles away, part of Sound Transit's East Link Extension. Major employers like Meta, Microsoft, and Nintendo are within a 7-mile commute, and the trip to Sea-Tac, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, is about 15 miles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Somerset a good place to live?
Somerset is a good place to live. Somerset is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Somerset has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.2 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $225,306 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 80.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Somerset are home owners, with 13.1% of residents renting and 86.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Somerset can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Somerset neighborhood guide.
Is Somerset, WA a safe neighborhood?
Somerset, WA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Somerset?
The median home price in Somerset is $740,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $148,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,840 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $165K a year to afford the median home price in Somerset. The average household income in Somerset is $225K.
What are the best public schools in Somerset?
The best public schools that serve Somerset are:
- Issaquah High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Newport High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Tyee Middle School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
What are the best private schools in Somerset?
The best private schools that serve Somerset are:
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Home Trends in Somerset, WA
On average, homes in Somerset, Bellevue sell after 116 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Somerset, Bellevue over the last 12 months is $700,000, up 106% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$700,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$700,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$349,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$629,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$284
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median List Price
$740,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
106%
