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Ashwood

Ashwood is a compact, urban-feeling neighborhood just north of downtown Bellevue, bordered by I-405 to the west and NE 12th Street to the south.

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Walk Score
58
Transit Score
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Bike Score

Living in Ashwood

Ashwood is a compact, urban-feeling neighborhood just north of downtown Bellevue, bordered by I-405 to the west and NE 12th Street to the south. It sits within walking distance of downtown's office towers and retail but retains a quieter, more residential character. The housing stock is predominantly condos and townhomes, with very few single-family homes. The neighborhood anchors around Ashwood Park (3.82 acres, undergoing a major redesign for 2027-2028 completion), the Bellevue Library, and KidsQuest Children's Museum. The all-residential median price of $630K makes it one of the more affordable entry points into central Bellevue.

Ashwood is one of the most walkable neighborhoods on the Eastside, thanks to its proximity to downtown Bellevue. The Bellevue Library and KidsQuest Children's Museum are within the neighborhood. Ashwood Park (3.82 acres) is undergoing a major master plan redesign with a new playground, dog area, and plaza โ€” construction targeted for 2027-2028. The neighborhood is compact and flat, with restaurants, cafes, and shops on the ground floors of mixed-use buildings along 108th Avenue NE.

Young professionals working in downtown Bellevue who want a walkable, urban lifestyle without downtown condo prices Tech workers at Amazon, Meta, or Microsoft who want a central location with easy light rail access Downsizers from single-family homes who want to stay in central Bellevue

Real Estate Market

$855,000
SFH Median
$691
Per Sqft
72
Days on Market
-12.8%
Year over Year

5-Year Price Trends

Q4 2025. Quarterly data from Redfin. Low sales volume can cause quarter-to-quarter volatility.

Getting Around

North-central Bellevue, bounded roughly by NE 12th Street to the south, I-405 to the west, NE 14th/15th Street to the north, and 112th Avenue NE to the east. Steps from downtown Bellevue's core. Easy access to I-405, SR-520, and East Link light rail stations.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 15 min by car, 4 stops by light rail
  • Amazon Bellevue: 5 min by car, walkable to downtown Bellevue towers
  • Amazon Slu: 25 min by light rail
  • Google Kirkland: 15 min by car
  • Meta Bellevue: 5 min by car

Highlights

  • Walking distance to downtown Bellevue retail, restaurants, and offices
  • Bellevue Library and KidsQuest Children's Museum within the neighborhood
  • Ashwood Park redesign underway โ€” playground, dog area, plaza by 2028
  • Ashwood Playfield (2.84 acres) for sports and recreation
  • East Link light rail stations at Bellevue Downtown and Wilburton within walking distance
  • Top languages spoken: English, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Korean

Schools

Enatai Elementary

Elementary
8/10

Chinook Middle School

Middle
7/10

Bellevue High School

High School
10/10

Developments & What's Coming

Ashwood Park Master Plan Redesign

Approved โ€” Design Phase2028

3.82-acre park at 10875 NE 12th St undergoing full master plan update (Design Alternative F). New formal children's play area, informal play space, dog area, plaza, and improved landscaping. Environmental review completed November 2025 with Determination of Non-Significance. City Council approved the master plan at December 2, 2025 meeting.

Ashwood Commons Phase 2

Planned

Two 10-story office towers as part of the mixed-use development in the neighborhood. Phase 1 (25-story residential tower) already complete.

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