Bellevue is one of the most prestigious, reputable communities on the Eastside of Puget Sound. Bellevue has become recognized for many things, including quality schools, low crime rate, and strong economy. The city's homepage shows that Bellevue is ranked among the nation's top communities in these and other categories.

One of the things that makes Bellevue so attractive is its top notch neighborhoods. Families from across the country and around the world come here to settle in a positive community environment. The city government and its residents are committed to continually improving services and providing more resources for local residents. In partnership with its residents, the City has initiated many neighborhood improvement and maintenance programs that serve to keep crime low and neighborhoods beautiful.

An example of the types of programs and services the City provides is the Neighborhood and Home Maintenance Resource Guide. This guide is designed to help residents keep their neighborhoods and homes looking great and feeling good. It helps develop a sense of community and pride in the neighborhood.

Valuing Bellevue Homes

Bellevue, the largest of the Eastside communities, is also one of the most diverse and most exciting. It has earned a reputation as the place to be on the Eastside of Puget Sound and homes in the area are a valuable investment. The median house value is often more than $20,000 higher than in other Eastside cities, or about 10 percent above its neighboring cities.