Communities
Bellevue has over 21 neighborhoods including Bellevue Square (Bel Square), Bellewood East, Bride Trails, Bridle Trails, Clyde Hill, Cougar Mountain, Crossroads, Downtown Park, East Lake Hills, Eastgate, Factoria, Forest Ridge Living, Hunts Point, Lakemont Lifestyle, Medina, Mercer Island, Newport, Northeast Bellevue, Northwest Bellevue, Sammamish, Somerset, Vuemont And Sky Mountain, West Bellevue, West Lake Hills, Wilburton, Woodbridge, Woodridge, and Yarrow Point.
Somerset features incredible views west to Lake Washington and the Seattle skyline. It stretches between State Route 520 and Interstate 90, and includes beautiful view homes, many of which were built in the 1960's.
Medina is an upscale neighborhood located on the west side of Bellevue along the eastern shores of Lake Washington to either side of the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge. Most of the houses were constructed in the 1960's and 1970's. There are large, beautiful estate homes, located close to Bellevue shopping with excellent schools. Medina is the only city in which no businesses are allowed; it is strictly residential. Overlake Golf and Country Club is located here, in the heart of Medina, as is Fairweather Park, Medina South Park, and Medina Beach Park.
Clyde Hill features large view homes and great Seattle access via State Route 520. Amenities include wonderful schools, nearby Medina's Overlake Golf and Country Club, and Clyde Beach Park to the south, on the shores of Meydenbauer Bay.
The Lake Hills / Crossroads area is known for its shopping center and retailers. It features entry to mid-level housing with some beautiful eastern views towards the Cascade Mountains in somewhat smaller homes. Many homes were built in or after the 1960's.
Downtown is quickly becoming Bellevue's fastest growing "neighborhood." Today, downtown is home to more than 1,800 households. The city estimates that more than 15,000 condominiums and apartments, housing more than 22,500 people, could eventually be built in downtown over the coming years. This move towards a more urban setting is due to the increasing number of high tech companies that have located here.