Newport

Newport is a mature, family-oriented neighborhood in south Bellevue anchored by strong schools (Newport High School ranks top 10-30 in Washington), proximity to Coal Creek Natural Area's 146 acres of trails, and a housing stock dominated by single-family homes built in the 1970s-90s. The median sale price of $1.39M across all residential types sits 25% below Bellevue's citywide $1.8M SFH median, though the neighborhood is overwhelmingly single-family — SFH median is $1.454M. Newport Hills Shopping Center is the commercial hub, currently being redeveloped into a mixed-use project with 115 residential units. The October 2025 adoption of the Newport Neighborhood Area Plan signals modest density increases while preserving the suburban character residents value.

Newport is car-dependent — Walk Score 35, Transit Score 26, Bike Score 25. Daily errands require a car for most residents, though the Newport Hills Shopping Center provides groceries, dining, and services within a short drive for the core area. The trade-off is access to nature: Coal Creek Natural Area (146 acres), Coal Creek Park with miles of forested trails, Newcastle Beach Park on Lake Washington, and Newport Hills Park are all within the neighborhood or immediately adjacent. Bus routes 240 and 241 provide service along Coal Creek Parkway to the Eastgate Park & Ride and downtown Bellevue, but frequency is limited.

Move-up buyers with school-age children who want Newport High School access and a single-family home with a yard — $1.3M-1.6M range Tech workers at Amazon Bellevue or Meta who want a 12-minute car commute with a suburban feel and trails out the back door Outdoor families drawn to Coal Creek trails, Newcastle Beach Park, and a quieter pace than downtown Bellevue