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Yarrow Bay Village

Yarrow Bay Village is a small, serene northwest Bellevue enclave perched above Lake Washington's Yarrow Bay — a cluster of newer townhomes and single-family homes with water views, private marina access, and a forested buffer that creates a resort-like residential setting.

30
Walk Score
22
Transit Score
25
Bike Score

Living in Yarrow Bay Village

Yarrow Bay Village is one of northwest Bellevue's most distinctive residential pockets — a small, intentionally designed community perched above the Yarrow Bay wetlands and marina on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. The neighborhood has a resort quality that is difficult to find this close to the urban core: forested hillsides, water views, and the quiet of a wetland buffer that feels genuinely removed from the surrounding suburban fabric. Homes are predominantly newer construction — townhomes and single-family residences built in the 1990s and 2000s — and tend to carry a premium for the setting.

Yarrow Bay Grill, a celebrated waterfront restaurant at the marina, is both a neighborhood amenity and a destination that draws diners from across the Eastside. The Carillon Point development a short distance south adds hotel accommodations, additional dining, and a waterfront promenade with boat slips. Kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders launch directly from the Yarrow Bay public boat launch, making the neighborhood an unusually active outdoor community for its size. SR-520 is minutes away, making Yarrow Bay Village one of the most convenient northwest Bellevue addresses for both Seattle and Redmond commuters.

Waterfront lifestyle buyer — Those who want lake access, marina proximity, and water views without the full cost of a lakefront lot — Yarrow Bay Village delivers the experience at a more accessible price point. Professional downsizer — Empty nesters from larger Eastside homes who want a low-maintenance townhome or smaller single-family with exceptional natural surroundings. Remote worker seeking serenity — Buyers who work from home and want a peaceful, visually beautiful setting with fast freeway access for occasional office visits.

Getting Around

Yarrow Bay Village is located in northwest Bellevue, west of Lake Washington Boulevard NE and north of NE 24th Street, with direct access to the Yarrow Bay wetlands and marina. The neighborhood is served by a single access road off Lake Washington Boulevard NE. SR-520 is accessible within 5 minutes via NE 24th Street, making it one of the most freeway-proximate of Bellevue's lakeside enclaves. Transit service is limited and the area is car-dependent for daily errands.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 15–20 min by car via SR-520
  • Amazon Bellevue: 15–20 min by car via Lake Washington Blvd / NE 8th
  • Downtown Seattle: 20–30 min by car via SR-520
  • Google Kirkland: 10–15 min by car via NE 24th / 108th

Highlights

  • Yarrow Bay wetlands and marina provide direct Lake Washington access and kayaking opportunities
  • Yarrow Bay Grill — a beloved waterfront restaurant and landmark of northwest Bellevue dining
  • Quiet, private enclave character with newer homes and townhomes on a wooded hillside
  • Carillon Point mixed-use development nearby with additional dining, hotels, and waterfront access
  • Spectacular Lake Washington and Olympic Mountain views from upper elevation homes
  • Close proximity to SR-520 for fast access to Seattle and Microsoft's Redmond campus

Schools

Ardmore Elementary

Elementary
8/10

Kirkland Middle School

Middle
7/10

Lake Washington High School

High School
8/10

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