Cougar Mountain real estate.
Hilltop privacy, mature trees, and panoramic Puget Sound views.
- Median sale price
- $1.45M
- Days on market
- 12
- Active listings
- 161
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98006 · Jul 2026
About Cougar Mountain
Cougar Mountain occupies the elevated ridge where Bellevue meets Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park — 3,100 acres of protected forest that begins at neighborhood property lines. Homes here sit on large, heavily wooded lots with mature Douglas firs providing privacy that's genuinely rare this close to a major city. On clear days, views extend west across Lake Washington to Puget Sound and the Olympic range.
The housing stock is a mix of custom builds from the 1980s through 2000s, with many substantial updates. Lot sizes typically run half an acre to over an acre — buyers get the kind of separation between homes that's disappeared from most of Bellevue. The trailheads that connect directly into the park system make this a serious destination for hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners.
Access runs via I-90 and I-405, putting Downtown Bellevue about 15 minutes out and Seattle around 30. Newport High School serves the area and consistently ranks among the district's strongest. For buyers who want Bellevue's schools and job market access without sacrificing privacy or greenspace, Cougar Mountain delivers a combination that's difficult to replicate at any price point.
Median Sale Price
$1.45M
12 days on market · 6.7 mo supply
161 active listings · updated Jul 2026
Schools
Bellevue School District; Cougar Ridge Elementary, Tillicum Middle School, Newport High School
Commute
15 min to Downtown Bellevue (Amazon Eastside) via I-405. 10 min to T-Mobile HQ in Factoria. 20 min to I-90 and Issaquah. 30–35 min to Seattle.
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Live NWMLS listings in Cougar Mountain (zip 98006), refreshed hourly.
ActiveNew today$1,588,888
MLS# 254954116142 Se 42 Place
Bellevue, WA 98006
4 bd1.5 ba2,279 sqftListing courtesy of We Lakeside
ActiveNew today$1,775,000
MLS# 25491974681 174th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
4 bd2.5 ba2,831 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
ActiveNew today$1,850,000
MLS# 255046815917 Se 48th Drive
Bellevue, WA 98006
4 bd1.5 ba2,490 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
ActiveNew today$3,098,000
MLS# 25493434630 148th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
5 bd2.5 ba4,178 sqftListing courtesy of Gillis Real Estate LLC
ActiveNew today$1,999,000
MLS# 25508794455 163rd Place Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
4 bd2 ba3,400 sqftListing courtesy of Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
Active3 days on market$1,795,000
MLS# 25497284548 144th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
4 bd0 ba2,470 sqftListing courtesy of Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
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Common questions about Cougar Mountain real estate
- What is the median sale price in Cougar Mountain?
- The current median sale price in the Cougar Mountain zip code is $1.45M, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Jul 2026. Typical asking prices in Cougar Mountain run $1.3M – $3.5M.
- How competitive is the Cougar Mountain real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Cougar Mountain is currently 12 days, with 161 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Jul 2026. The market here moves quickly. Most well-priced homes are receiving strong activity within the first two weeks.
- Which schools serve Cougar Mountain?
- Bellevue School District; Cougar Ridge Elementary, Tillicum Middle School, Newport High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
- What is the commute like from Cougar Mountain?
- 15 min to Downtown Bellevue (Amazon Eastside) via I-405. 10 min to T-Mobile HQ in Factoria. 20 min to I-90 and Issaquah. 30–35 min to Seattle.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Cougar Mountain?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Cougar Mountain and the broader Bellevue market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.
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