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.