Named for its location between Bellevue and Redmond, Bel-Red has a significant commercial, retail and corporate presence. Downtown Bellevue is just a few miles away, west of Interstate 405; Redmond is 5 miles to the northeast and the drive to Downtown Seattle is about 11 miles.
Some of the Seattle area's biggest companies are here, making for a quick commute. Meta's Spring District campus is located in the neighborhood, Amazon and Coca-Cola have facilities here and the Microsoft Headquarters is a few miles away in Redmond. On the west side of Bel-Red, Overlake Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency room, in addition to being a major employer.
Bel-Red is home to a wealth of shops and businesses. "I think the focal point would be the Spring District," says Chris Tolstoy, Real estate broker at Keller Williams Eastside. "It's just a blend of industrial and commercial space that people frequent." Bellevue Brewing Company's Brewpub is adjacent to Spring District Park and there's free parking available. The brewery is open daily and features Bellevue's largest dining patio.
Throughout Bel-Red, menu variety is found at restaurants like Liuyishou Hotpot, Curry Point, Ezell's Famous Chicken and Monserrate Colombian Cuisine. International shops like Asian Family Market, Rose Persian Market and Swagath Indian Grocery and Restaurant provide import and specialty items. The area also has a Safeway, Fred Meyer and Whole Foods Market.
The main thoroughfare of the neighborhood is 12th Street, which eventually turns into Bel-Red Road, and can be used to reach neighboring Redmond. There are plenty of bus stops, notably along Bel-Red Road. Sound Transit's light rail East Link Extension added eight new stations from South Bellevue to Redmond. The BelRed Station has 300 parking spaces. The station is an anchor for the BelRed Arts District, a designated area that supports creative businesses and arts organizations.
With a junction in the northwest section of Bel-Red, state Route 520 and I-405 provide convenient routes north, south, east or west. Sea-Tac, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, is approximately 20 miles away.
Since the community is primarily commercial, there's limited housing inventory. Single-family homes here feature new construction, are over 3,400 square feet, and cost over $2.5 million. Condos and townhouses are priced from about $515,000 to $1.3 million. The Lake Bellevue Village Condos encircling the lake are within walking distance of waterside businesses and eateries and go for approximately $650,000 to $775,000.
Public school students may attend Stevenson Elementary School, which has a B-minus grade from Niche and offers a Spanish dual-language program. Odle Middle School has an A grade, as does Sammamish High, which includes dual enrollment classes that count as college credits for Bellevue College, a CNA Health Science Career program and robotics courses. Jing Mei Elementary is considered a choice school; it provides dual-language Chinese immersion with a lottery system for enrollment.
Several private schools are also located in Bel-Red, including Dartmoor School, Bellevue Children's Academy and America's Child Montessori.
Highland Park is a hub for outdoor activities, with fields, tennis courts, and both indoor and outdoor skate parks. The Highland Community Center provides engaging activities and an adaptive recreation program for people with disabilities.
Nearby is the Bellevue Family YMCA. A few miles north is the 489-acre Bridle Trails State Park. Its 28 miles of multiuse trails are popular with hikers and horse riders.
Bel-Red folks may attend annual area events like the springtime Bellevue Arts Fair, the Northwest's largest arts and crafts festival. Fall brings Bellevue Fashion Week, the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series and the Wintergrass Bluegrass Music Festival. A regional favorite, Seafair, is a summer festival with hydroplane races, a half marathon, a triathlon, a parade and airshows featuring the Blue Angels.
Hao Sun
John L. Scott, Inc.
(425) 428-6837
165 Total Sales
1 in Bel-Red
$1,400,000 Price
Hailu Liu
RE/MAX Town Center
(425) 215-0682
167 Total Sales
2 in Bel-Red
$1.2M - $1.4M Price Range
Tanya Franzen-Garrett
Marketplace Sotheby's Intl Rty
(206) 590-3134
106 Total Sales
1 in Bel-Red
$1,500,000 Price
Joe Patterson
COMPASS
(206) 539-1657
60 Total Sales
2 in Bel-Red
$679K - $718K Price Range
Jason Foss
Real Residential
(206) 593-4494
139 Total Sales
1 in Bel-Red
$535,000 Price
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Lisa Taylor
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
(425) 369-7609
38 Total Sales
1 in Bel-Red
$613,000 Price
On average, homes in Bel-Red, Bellevue sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Bel-Red, Bellevue over the last 12 months is $1,299,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Mark Ma Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
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Stephen Ma Best Choice Realty LLC
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Modern 5Bed/3Bath End-Unit Townhome in Prime Bellevue Location! Discover one of the best homes in the sought-after Avid community! This bright, north-facing end-unit offers privacy and a peaceful setting. The open-concept layout features a gourmet kitchen with slab quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and high-end finishes throughout. Enjoy oversized windows, a cozy gas fireplace, and
Jonathan Villalobos RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc.
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Rental Opportunity In Bellevue with amazing views! This spacious 2 level condo offers 3-bedroom (or 2+ office) 2-bath, vaulted ceilings, private decks off living room & primary bedroom - a perfect blend of indoor-outdoor living. Recent updates include new carpet, chic new pendant & hallway lighting. Enjoy/relax in the in the community outdoor pool and hot tub. Two parking spots. ideal location
Kevin Yuen YuenCo Real Estate LLC
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