Bellevue Real Estate Market
Bellevue Housing Market Report
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Prepared by Adriano ToriFounder & Designated Broker · WA Lic. #27660What is your Bellevue home worth right now?
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Bellevue commands a premium above Seattle and most Eastside cities because it combines Bellevue School District's nationally ranked schools, a downtown core that draws tech headquarters, and housing stock that skews newer and larger. Understanding the neighborhood-level pricing tiers within Bellevue is what separates accurate decisions from expensive ones.
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Adriano Tori
Founder & Designated Broker — RexMont Real Estate · WA Lic. #27660
Adriano leads RexMont Real Estate — the most-reviewed real estate brokerage in Seattle and the Eastside. 1,200+ closed transactions, $1B+ in production, and 1,242 five-star Google reviews.
As of October 2026, the median listing price in Bellevue is $1.95M ($897 per square foot), and homes are averaging 53 days on market.
Stats updated October 2026· refreshed monthly and reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team.
By property type
The headline figures above blend every active residential listing in Bellevue. Single-family, condo, and townhouse markets move differently, so the breakdown below is what to quote when comparing one property type across cities.
| Property type | Median list price | Price / sq ft | Days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $3.9M | $965 | 38 | 151 |
| Condo | $925K | $841 | 69 | 165 |
| Townhouse | $1.38M | $731 | 29 | 22 |
Active listings is the sample size behind each row. Same source and refresh date as the headline figures.
Methodology & data sources
Market statistics on this page — median listing price, price per square foot, and days on market — are computed from active residential listings in Bellevue, WA, sourced from RentCast, a licensed real-estate data provider aggregating MLS records and county public records. Figures refresh the first week of every month (current data: October 2026) and are reviewed by RexMont Real Estate's brokerage team (WA firm license #21220). Individual property listings shown on this page come from the live NWMLS feed. Historical figures are not restated after publication.
Journalists: monthly figures for 47 Puget Sound cities are available on a citable, dated page for each market. For custom cuts, methodology questions, or to receive the monthly refresh, contact adriano@rexmont.com. Please attribute "RexMont Real Estate market report" with a link to this page.
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Market context
What shapes Bellevue's real estate premium.
Bellevue's market is fundamentally driven by two forces: Bellevue School District, which consistently ranks among Washington's top public school systems, and the concentration of tech employment anchored by Microsoft in Redmond and the growing cluster of Amazon, Salesforce, and other employers in downtown Bellevue itself.
West Bellevue and Clyde Hill represent the market's ceiling — estates and view homes trading at $3M–$15M+ where buyers are typically executives, tech founders, and international purchasers comparing Bellevue to equivalent markets in San Francisco's Peninsula or Seattle's Madison Park. These transactions are driven by a small inventory pool and are sensitive to stock equity fluctuations.
East Bellevue and the neighborhoods around Newport and Sammamish High School offer the strongest family value within BSD — homes in the $950K–$1.6M range with strong school access, newer construction, and larger lots than West Seattle equivalents at similar prices. This is where the majority of RexMont's Bellevue buyer transactions close.
Downtown Bellevue condos attract a distinct buyer — tech workers who prefer urban walkability with Bellevue's safety and amenities over Seattle's density. The downtown condo market has its own supply/demand dynamics separate from the single-family market.
Inventory constraints drive everything here. Bellevue has less land to build on than it appears, and the permitting process is slow. Well-prepared homes priced accurately in BSD catchment zones consistently attract multiple offers in the sub-$2M range regardless of rate environment.
Coverage
Service area at a glance
RexMont represents buyers and sellers across these Seattle and Eastside markets. Click any city for the full local guide.
Bellevue, WA
ZIPs: 98004 · 98005 · 98006 · 98007 · 98008
Schools: Bellevue SD
Medina, WA
ZIP: 98039
Schools: Bellevue SD
Clyde Hill, WA
ZIP: 98004
Schools: Bellevue SD
Mercer Island, WA
ZIP: 98040
Schools: Mercer Island SD
Kirkland, WA
ZIPs: 98033 · 98034
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Redmond, WA
ZIPs: 98052 · 98053
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Sammamish, WA
ZIPs: 98074 · 98075
Schools: Lake Washington / Issaquah SD
Issaquah, WA
ZIPs: 98027 · 98029
Schools: Issaquah SD
Newcastle, WA
ZIPs: 98056 · 98059
Schools: Renton SD
Woodinville, WA
ZIPs: 98072 · 98077
Schools: Northshore SD
Kenmore, WA
ZIP: 98028
Schools: Northshore SD
Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98101 · 98109 · 98112 · 98115 · 98118
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Buying in Bellevue
Bellevue buyers compete hardest for BSD-zoned single-family homes in the $900K–$1.8M range — the tier where tech workers, relocating families, and move-up buyers from Seattle converge. Pre-approval, local comp knowledge, and strategic offer terms are what win in this market. RexMont guides buyers through the BSD school-assignment verification, neighborhood comparison, and offer strategy every time.
Talk to a Bellevue buyer's agentSelling in Bellevue
Bellevue sellers who invest in preparation and price accurately sell faster and net more. The BSD premium is real but can't overcome condition or overpricing. RexMont's 5-Star Listing Edge handles professional photography, staging guidance, pre-inspection strategy, and precision pricing so your listing launches at maximum strength.
What is my Bellevue home worth?Live NWMLS data
Active homes for sale in Bellevue
The latest active NWMLS listings in Bellevue, refreshed hourly.
Related markets
Compare Bellevue to nearby Eastside markets.
Downtown Bellevue Market
The tower district's own report — delivery cycles, building generations, and condo dynamics.
Kirkland Market
Lake Washington waterfront access, Google's Kirkland campus, and family neighborhoods — Kirkland's market from an expert perspective.
Mercer Island Market
Island living between Seattle and Bellevue — a uniquely constrained luxury market with Seattle and Bellevue commutes.
Redmond Market
Microsoft's home base and a rapidly growing tech hub — Redmond's family market and tech-corridor buyer demand.
Work With RexMont’s Bellevue Real Estate Agents
BSD school-zone verification, neighborhood pricing tiers, and offer strategy from RexMont's Bellevue-specialist team.
Bellevue High-Rise Condo Market
Downtown Bellevue's tower market — building-generation premiums, HOA realities, and live listing data.
Seattle Market
Seattle real estate market overview for buyers comparing city versus Eastside options.
Representation in Bellevue
Pricing, offers and negotiation from a Bellevue real estate agent, or buyer-side representation from a Bellevue buyer's agent.
Browse Bellevue by home type
- Bellevue condos for sale →Live condo inventory, tower pages, HOA and resale-certificate guidance.
- New construction homes in Bellevue, WA →Homes built this year or last, straight from the NWMLS feed.
- Bellevue townhomes for sale →Attached homes between condo and single-family pricing.
- Bellevue luxury homes for sale →The upper end of the Bellevue market.
Renting it out instead? Bellevue property management
FAQ
Questions buyers and sellers ask first.
Is Bellevue a buyer's or seller's market?
Bellevue has been a sustained seller's market across most price bands due to tech-sector demand, strong school districts, and limited inventory in established neighborhoods. The luxury segment ($3M+) has shown periods of softening when interest rates rise and tech equity values pull back.
What is the median home price in Bellevue?
Bellevue’s citywide median listing price is $1.95M as of the latest monthly data refresh. West Bellevue and Clyde Hill estates trade at $3M–$10M+, while East Bellevue neighborhoods offer family homes in the $900K–$1.4M range.
Which Bellevue neighborhoods are best for families?
Families consistently prioritize Bellevue School District assignments — Medina, West Bellevue, Somerset, and Cougar Mountain are top-tier. East Bellevue neighborhoods near Newport High School and Sammamish High offer strong school access with more moderate pricing.
How does Bellevue compare to Seattle for buyers?
Bellevue offers newer housing stock, larger lots, top-ranked public schools, and a walkable downtown with luxury amenities. Seattle offers urban density, cultural diversity, and lower price points at the entry level. Most tech workers weigh both markets seriously.
How does RexMont represent Bellevue buyers and sellers?
RexMont agents have closed hundreds of Bellevue transactions across all price bands, from first-time buyers in East Bellevue to luxury listings in West Bellevue and Medina. We know how to price, prepare, and negotiate in each sub-market.
How is an agent-prepared home value different from an online estimate?
Automated online estimates are built from public records and broad averages, so they miss condition, the view, the lot, the floor plan and which closed sales in your neighborhood are true comparables. An agent-prepared value from RexMont starts with those closed sales, adjusts for your home's specifics, and comes with the comps, so you see how the number was built. It is prepared by a licensed broker who works Bellevue and sent within 24 hours.
Bellevue rewards expertise.
In a market where school district assignment, neighborhood positioning, and offer strategy determine who wins, having Bellevue-specialist agents on your side matters. RexMont has 1,242 Google 5-star reviews and $1B+ in closed production — we know this market.
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