Bellecrest

Bellecrest is a quiet, established single-family neighborhood in West Bellevue, south of downtown and west of I-405. Bordered by Surrey Downs to the north and Enatai to the south, it sits on a wooded hillside between downtown Bellevue and Lake Washington. Homes are predominantly mid-century and newer-build single-family residences on large lots, many with partial lake or mountain views. With a median sale price around $3.7M (latest quarter, 1 sale) and a 5-year range of $1.8M–$4.9M, Bellecrest is firmly in Bellevue's luxury tier. The neighborhood has no commercial district — residents rely on nearby downtown Bellevue and Old Main Street for dining and shopping. The East Main light rail station, which opened in April 2024, is walkable from the northern edge of the neighborhood.

Bellecrest is a car-dependent residential neighborhood with no commercial core. Walk Score around 34 reflects the lack of walkable retail — the nearest grocery and restaurants are in downtown Bellevue or along 112th Ave SE. Transit Score of 36 improved significantly with the East Main light rail station (opened April 2024), which is walkable from the north end of the neighborhood. Bike Score is low (25) due to hilly terrain and limited bike infrastructure. The trade-off is large wooded lots, quiet streets, and proximity to waterfront parks.

Move-up buyers who want a large lot in West Bellevue with downtown proximity — trading a Crossroads or Factoria home for a $2M–$4M Bellecrest property Tech executives at Amazon Bellevue, Microsoft, or Meta who want a short commute and walkable light rail access without living in a downtown condo Families prioritizing Bellevue High School (10/10) and Enatai Elementary (8/10) in a quiet, wooded setting