Bellevue

Population

~160,000

Washington’s 5th largest city

Median Home Price

$1.6M+

Among WA’s highest markets

School District

BSD

Nationally recognized schools

Major Employers

Microsoft, Amazon

+ hundreds of tech firms

Bellevue has spent the last two decades quietly becoming one of the most desirable cities in the entire country, and anyone paying attention saw it coming. What was once considered Seattle’s suburban neighbor has evolved into a full-blown urban powerhouse, with a gleaming downtown skyline, world-class dining, a booming tech economy, and neighborhoods that offer something for virtually every kind of buyer.  

Bellevue gives you the city without giving up the quality of life. That is a rare thing.

  The Bellevue School District is nationally recognized and consistently ranks among the very best in Washington State. Schools like Bellevue High, Newport High, and Sammamish High draw families from across the region, and the district’s academic programs, including strong STEM and International Baccalaureate offerings, make it a cornerstone of why people choose to plant roots here. The neighborhoods vary considerably, which is part of what makes Bellevue so interesting to navigate. West Bellevue and Medina offer some of the most exclusive residential real estate in the Pacific Northwest. Bellevue’s Somerset and Cougar neighborhoods sit elevated with views of the Olympics and Lake Washington. Factoria and Crossroads offer strong value with excellent access to everything the city has to offer. Kimberly has called this market home for her entire career, with a depth of knowledge that only comes from decades of living and working here. Hunter has made Bellevue his home over the past few years and brings a current, on-the-ground familiarity with the market that buyers and sellers alike find invaluable. Together, they cover this city from every angle, with the experience to know its history and the presence to know exactly where it is headed.

Schools

• Bellevue School District (BSD)
• Bellevue, Newport, Sammamish High Schools
• International Baccalaureate programs
• Strong private school options nearby
• Highly rated elementary schools citywide

Key neighborhoods

• West Bellevue – luxury, lakefront estates
• Medina – ultra-premium, gated privacy
• Somerset – elevated views, family-friendly
• Bellevue Downtown – urban living, walkable
• Crossroads – diverse, accessible, great value

Why buyers choose Bellevue

• Top-tier school district
• Major tech employment hub
• No state income tax in Washington
• World-class dining and retail
• Light rail connection to Seattle

Shopping & Dining

Bellevue Square & Downtown

Premier shopping, Michelin-recognized restaurants, and a thriving food scene that rivals any major city.

Arts & Culture

Bellevue Arts Museum

A world-class contemporary arts museum anchoring Bellevue’s cultural identity downtown.

Parks & Outdoors

Bellevue Downtown Park

A stunning 21-acre park with a signature waterfall canal; a beloved gathering spot in the heart of the city.

Parks & Outdoors

Cougar Mountain Regional Park

Over 3,000 acres of trails and forest right in Bellevue’s backyard; a reminder that nature is never far.

Sports

Seattle Sounders & Kraken

Minutes from some of the most passionate sports fanbases in the Pacific Northwest.

Commute

East Link Light Rail

Direct rail to Seattle’s downtown core has made Bellevue even more connected, and even more desirable.