East Main

East Main is the sliver of Bellevue wedged between downtown's south edge and the Mercer Slough wetlands — a 60-acre transit-oriented district anchored by the East Main light rail station (opened April 2024). The neighborhood straddles two identities: the charming, low-rise boutique strip of Old Main Street to the west, and a massive redevelopment zone to the east where the former Red Lion and Hilton hotel sites are slated for up to 1,700 residences across six-plus towers. Housing is almost entirely condos, with a median around $665K — significantly below Bellevue's $1.86M citywide figure. The light rail connection puts downtown Seattle 17 minutes away, making this one of the most transit-connected addresses on the Eastside.

East Main is one of the most transit-connected neighborhoods in Bellevue thanks to the East Main light rail station (2 Line, opened April 2024). Trains run every 6 minutes at peak, reaching downtown Seattle in 17 minutes. Walk Score of 63 (Somewhat Walkable) reflects proximity to Old Bellevue's restaurants and shops, Downtown Park, and daily errands. The Main Street multipurpose path (12-foot wide, under construction in 2026) will improve pedestrian and bike access between 108th and 112th Avenues. Mercer Slough Nature Park's 320 acres of wetland trails are immediately south. Surrey Downs Park (10.5 acres) is adjacent to the station.

Urban professionals who want light rail access to both downtown Bellevue and Seattle without downtown Bellevue prices First-time buyers seeking an entry point into the Bellevue School District at $600-700K Remote workers who value walkability to Old Bellevue's restaurants and shops plus nature access at Mercer Slough