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Elevated suburban streets in scenic southern Bellevue
The suburban neighborhood of Somerset is in southern Bellevue between the state's biggest lakes. Beachside parks are within a 4-mile drive, whether west to Lake Washington or east to Lake Sammamish. "Somerset is exclusively residential, with high-end subdivisions adjacent to Coal Creek, a natural, forested area that they've segmented off," says Geoff Hill, managing broker and a top-producing agent with Keller Williams Greater Seattle. "It's high-end because it's kind of up on a hill, and a lot of homes have views." Somerset's peak, with lake and mountain vistas, is at an elevation of over 1,000 feet.
Scenic views in Somerset abound thanks to the neighborhood's relative high elevation.
You can be sure to see some stunning views from many homes in the Somerset neighborhood.
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Coal Creek Natural Area, trails and waterfalls
On Somerset's southwest side, Coal Creek Natural Area retains some artifacts from its days as a coal site in the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. There are miles of trails through a forested landscape that features several waterfalls. Close by, Cougar Mountain Regional Wildlife Park has hundreds of acres with trails and scenic views.
Eastgate Park is located to the north and includes the Bellevue Zip Tour, a zipline and challenge course. At the park, the South Bellevue Community Center has fitness amenities like a climbing wall and pool.
Unwind after a long day near Somerset at North Folk Falls in the Coal Creek Natural Area.
At Eastgate Park, the Bellevue Challenge Course & Zip Tour is a fun time near Somerset.
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Daylight ramblers and contemporary homes
Bellevue was developed starting in the 1960s. "The houses that haven't been updated are what you'd think of as mid-70s daylight ramblers or split-level ramblers," Hill says. "They were popular from the late-'60s to the '70s." Daylight ramblers are often set on a hill, with basements that include above-ground windows and a sliding glass door that opens to the backyard, where some may also put in a large rec room where the upstairs will feature an open-concept layout. "It's not a true basement, like a creepy basement that's totally dark, with concrete floors.” Hill says. “They are not considered good feng shui, but I'm seeing a lot of that style of home in Somerset."
Hill says that out of about 30 listings, the cheapest home that sold in Somerset was $1.3 million, and a number sold for $3 million or more. Ramblers and other homes with 1,700 to 2,000 square feet sell for $1.3 million $1.6 million. "Some of the older ones were torn down to make room for the McMansions," Hill says. Houses with 3,000 to 4,400 square feet go from $1.8 million to $3 million. "If you can buy a good-sized lot in Somerset and bulldoze it for a million bucks, you can build your dream home and probably have a property worth $2.5 million." Additionally, the CAP Index crime score for Somerset is a 2 out of 10, less than half the national average.
Some homeowners with two-story homes in Somerset enjoy the perks of having a beautiful deck.
Homes in Somerset most often sell in the millions and are commonly found set on hills.
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Somerset Community Association, annual events
Somerset Community Association builds connections between neighbors with block groups, meetings and a monthly newsletter. Though it's not a homeowners association, SCA is the steward of Somerset's covenants. Community building and socializing occurs with events like a book club and groups such as Somerset Moms, 50 and Over Singles and the Hill 'N Dale Garden Club, which meets at Newport Way Library.
Annual area events include the Bellevue Arts Fair, Bellevue Fashion Week, the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Music Series and the Wintergrass Bluegrass Music Festival. In December, Cougar Mountain Zoo hosts the Issaquah Reindeer Festival. About 8 miles from Somerset, Issaquah is the place to be for Salmon Days, a celebration of salmon spawning in the fall.
Factoria and Crossroads Bellevue for shopping
It's only a couple of miles to Factoria Village shopping mall and The Marketplace at Factoria. National retailers include Nordstrom Rack, T.J. Maxx and Target. There's Monster Mini Golf and, for movies, AMC Factoria 8. Restaurants include Mama's Kitchen for Korean comfort food and Novilhos Brazilian Steakhouse. Grocery options include Amazon Fresh, QFC and Jing Jing Asian Market.
About 5 miles north, Crossroads Bellevue shopping mall has a mix of recognizable brands and locally owned shops. There's a police station, a library branch and about 30 international restaurants. The mall also hosts community events, live performances and the Crossroads Farmers Market on Tuesdays.
Near Somerset, Jing Jing Asian market offers folks an alternative grocery shopping experience.
You can catch the latest blockbuster movies at the AMC Factoria 8 theater near Somerset.
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Top grades in Bellevue School District
Kids may attend public schools in the Bellevue School District, named by Niche as the No. 1 school district in the state. A-rated schools include Somerset Elementary School and Tyee Middle School. Newport High School earns an A-plus and offers an international Spanish academy and a Mandarin dual-language program. The area private schools include Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, an all-girls Catholic school for fifth through 12th grades.
I-90 and 405 junction, commutes to tech hubs
Bus service is available in the neighborhood; there are stops along Somerset Boulevard. A couple of miles from Somerset lies the junction of interstates 90 and 405. This major transportation point offers routes north, south, east and west, to access all parts of the region. Major employers within a 7-mile commute include Meta's Spring District campus, Microsoft Headquarters and the corporate office of Nintendo of America. The trip to Sea-Tac, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, takes about 15 miles.
Welcoming design at South Bellevue Station
South Bellevue Station, about 4 miles from Somerset, is part of Sound Transit's East Link Extension. "It's a pretty nice station, it's nicely seated into the landscape," says designer and public art specialist Vicki Scuri. "Sound Transit worked with the community and realized there could be an art program to mitigate the impact on the open space wetlands." Scuri and collaborator Alexandr Polzin created the digital designs and specifications for the station art. "The acoustic panel cladding and the girders made a drab, gray expanse, so one thing the community wanted was some sort of bright ribbon to integrate it into the landscape and the Mercer Slough," Scuri says of the patterning that reflects the seasons and creates a welcoming environment.
There are numerous bus stops that run through the neighborhood along Somerset Boulevard.
Head to Bellevue Station just down the street from Somerset to take a ride on the light rail.
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On average, homes in Somerset, Bellevue sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Somerset, Bellevue over the last 12 months is $2,000,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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