Living in Ashwood
Ashwood is a compact, urban-feeling neighborhood just north of downtown Bellevue, bordered by I-405 to the west and NE 12th Street to the south. It sits within walking distance of downtown's office towers and retail but retains a quieter, more residential character. The housing stock is predominantly condos and townhomes, with very few single-family homes. The neighborhood anchors around Ashwood Park (3.82 acres, undergoing a major redesign for 2027-2028 completion), the Bellevue Library, and KidsQuest Children's Museum. The all-residential median price of $630K makes it one of the more affordable entry points into central Bellevue.
Ashwood is one of the most walkable neighborhoods on the Eastside, thanks to its proximity to downtown Bellevue. The Bellevue Library and KidsQuest Children's Museum are within the neighborhood. Ashwood Park (3.82 acres) is undergoing a major master plan redesign with a new playground, dog area, and plaza โ construction targeted for 2027-2028. The neighborhood is compact and flat, with restaurants, cafes, and shops on the ground floors of mixed-use buildings along 108th Avenue NE.
Young professionals working in downtown Bellevue who want a walkable, urban lifestyle without downtown condo prices Tech workers at Amazon, Meta, or Microsoft who want a central location with easy light rail access Downsizers from single-family homes who want to stay in central Bellevue