Skip to content
All Neighborhoods
BellevueFamily-Friendly

Robinswood

Robinswood is a quiet, wooded southeast Bellevue neighborhood centered around the beloved Robinswood Park — a family-friendly residential area of established single-family homes with excellent school access and a green, forested character.

42
Walk Score
32
Transit Score
38
Bike Score

Living in Robinswood

Robinswood is southeast Bellevue's most park-anchored neighborhood — a quiet, established residential community built around the 100-acre Robinswood Park, one of Bellevue's largest and most beloved community parks. The park's amenities are exceptional: tennis courts (home to the Bellevue Tennis Center), athletic fields, a dog off-leash area, community garden, and a trail network through the surrounding woodland. The neighborhood streets themselves share this forested character — large lots, mature trees, and a natural buffer that makes Robinswood feel less like suburban Bellevue and more like a wooded residential retreat.

Housing here runs to established single-family homes, predominantly built in the 1970s and 1980s, with some mid-century ranches and newer infill construction. The Robinswood Community Garden — one of Bellevue's largest P-patch operations — is a genuine community gathering place that reflects the neighborhood's civic character. Newport High School, one of the Bellevue School District's flagship schools, serves the area and draws families who specifically seek its academic programs. Robinswood's position in southeast Bellevue means good I-90 access for both Eastside and cross-lake commutes, while the entry price points run softer than west Bellevue neighborhoods at comparable quality levels.

Active outdoor family — Families who want to live adjacent to a major park with tennis, trails, and youth sports fields, and who value the community garden culture that Robinswood fosters. Newport High School buyer — Parents who have researched Bellevue high schools and specifically want Newport's attendance boundary for its academic reputation and program offerings. Value-focused Eastside buyer — Those who want solid Bellevue school quality, park access, and established neighborhood character at a price point that reflects the southeast Bellevue location.

Getting Around

Robinswood occupies southeast Bellevue, roughly bounded by SE 16th Street to the north, SE 36th Street to the south, 164th Avenue SE to the east, and 148th Avenue SE to the west. The neighborhood sits between the Eastgate/I-90 corridor to the south and the Lake Hills neighborhood to the north. I-90 is the primary freeway, providing fast access to Seattle via Mercer Island and east to Issaquah. I-405 is accessible via SE 8th Street, connecting north to Redmond and Kirkland. The area is car-dependent with limited transit service.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 25–35 min by car via I-90 and SR-520, or I-405
  • Amazon Bellevue: 15–20 min by car via I-405 or SE 8th
  • Downtown Seattle: 20–30 min by car via I-90
  • Google Kirkland: 25–35 min by car via I-405

Highlights

  • Robinswood Park — a 100-acre community park with tennis courts, athletic fields, dog park, and woodland trails
  • Robinswood Community Garden — one of Bellevue's largest P-patch gardens, fostering strong community bonds
  • Wooded residential streets with large lots and a forested buffer that distinguishes the neighborhood
  • Access to highly rated Bellevue School District schools including Newport High School
  • More affordable than west Bellevue while sharing the same school district quality
  • Convenient access to I-90 and I-405 for both Eastside and Seattle commutes

Schools

Robinswood Elementary

Elementary
8/10

Tillicum Middle School

Middle
8/10

Newport High School

High School
9/10

Thinking about Robinswood?

I'd love to show you around and help you find the right home. Let's talk about what Robinswood has to offer.

Get in Touch (opens in a new tab)