Wilburton

Wilburton is Bellevue's most rapidly transforming neighborhood — a former auto row along 116th Avenue NE that is becoming a dense, transit-oriented urban center. The Wilburton light rail station opened in April 2024, the Grand Connection pedestrian bridge over I-405 is in design ($175-230M, opening ~2030), and over 2,000 housing units are in various stages of planning. Today, the neighborhood is a mix of single-family homes on quiet residential streets, older commercial parcels, and the 53-acre Bellevue Botanical Garden. The all-residential median sits at $1.31M with SFH at $2.13M — premium pricing that reflects proximity to downtown Bellevue, light rail, and the Botanical Garden.

Wilburton has a Walk Score of 43 (Car-Dependent), though locations near the commercial corridor score as high as 72. Transit Score of 42 with the Wilburton light rail station providing 6-minute frequency during peak hours. Bike Score of 52 (Bikeable) thanks to the Eastrail multi-use path along the western edge. The Bellevue Botanical Garden (53 acres, free admission, open dawn to dusk) is the neighborhood's crown jewel. Wilburton Hill Park adds 80+ acres of forested trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas. The commercial corridor along 116th Avenue NE is transitioning from car dealerships to mixed-use retail and dining.

Tech executives and high-income professionals who want single-family homes near downtown Bellevue — SFH median $2.13M with large lots First-time buyers and young professionals seeking condos from ~$520K with light rail access Investors targeting the TOD transformation — 2,400+ units planned, Grand Connection bridge, and new zoning