Living in Springhills
Springhills is a small, ultra-private enclave in west Bellevue, tucked between Clyde Hill and the Points communities. The neighborhood consists almost entirely of single-family homes on large, wooded lots โ many with 10,000+ square feet of land and mature Pacific Northwest landscaping. With a median sale price around $3.3M, this is one of Bellevue's most expensive residential pockets. Transaction volume is extremely low (1-4 homes per quarter), which makes price data noisy but also reflects the reality: homeowners in Springhills tend to stay. The neighborhood offers quick access to SR-520 and I-405 while maintaining a secluded, wooded character that feels far removed from Bellevue's urban core.
Springhills is a car-dependent neighborhood by design โ residents chose it for privacy and space, not walkability. The streets are quiet, winding, and lined with tall conifers. There are no commercial businesses within the neighborhood itself. However, downtown Bellevue's full range of shopping, dining, and services is an 8-minute drive, and the Clyde Hill commercial node along NE Points Drive offers a few essentials. The neighborhood is close to Bridle Trails State Park for trail running and horseback riding, and Clyde Hill's parks are nearby.
Tech executives and senior leaders at Microsoft, Amazon, or Meta who want a private, wooded setting with short commutes Established families seeking top-rated Bellevue schools (Bellevue High 10/10) with large lots and mature landscaping Move-up buyers from Bellevue condos or townhomes who want space without leaving the 98004 zip code