Real estate prices are rising in Bellevue. Most notably, a year-over-year price increase of 29.9% in condo sales, according to The Polaris Pacific Report for the Seattle condominium market. Apartment construction is booming regionally as well, with 5,839 units currently under construction, primarily in Bellevue and West Seattle and 4,736 units […]
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Downtown Bellevue Sites Demolished Making Way for Development
If you’ve been driving (or walking) around downtown Bellevue in the last few days you’ve likely seen a change in the landscape. Buildings at the corner of Bellevue Way and Main Street, as well as 106th Ave NE and NE 2nd St have been demolished making way for new construction. […]
Downtown Bellevue Church to Become Two 43-Story Residential Towers
Two 43-story residential towers are being proposed at the corner of NE 8th St and 108th Ave NE in downtown Bellevue where First Congregational Church currently occupies. According to multiple reports the early stages of the project include the exploration of incorporating a hotel, luxury apartments and “sky-high” condominiums. The […]
Several Stores Close at Main Street & Bellevue Way in Preparation for The Main Street Gateway Project Construction
Several companies have officially closed their doors for business at the corner of Bellevue Way and Main Street, including well-known retail establishments such as 7-Eleven, Cupcake Royale, Rudy’s Barbershop, and Araya’s Place. The Spot Off Main also closed in early March. The closing of 7-Eleven certainly marks the end of […]
Lincoln Square Expansion Showroom to Open in June
Last Friday the media got a sneak preview viewing opportunity of “The Studio Expansion Experience Center” for the Lincoln Square Expansion showroom. This showroom houses state-of-the-art interactive technology to preview the apartments, office space, hotel, shopping and entertainment planned within the expansion. Kemper Freeman Jr. led the press conference announcing […]
“Weirdo” Brings Photorealistic Graffiti to Downtown Bellevue at Soma Towers Apartments
The Seattle artist, Jeff Jacobson widely known as “Weirdo,” is painting his photorealistic, graffiti-esque art at Soma Towers Apartments, which is currently under construction in downtown Bellevue. The urban art is ongoing until early May. Spectators can see the artist in action outside on west side of the tower at 288 […]
The Spot Off Main Bar in Bellevue Closes to Prepare for Construction
The Spot Off Main Bar on Main Street in Bellevue has closed. The restaurant’s location will soon become a construction zone. The NW corner of Bellevue Way NE and Main Street will eventually play host to The Main Street Gateway project. The Spot Off Main opened in October of 2007, […]
Park Metro Apartments in Downtown Bellevue Now Open
The 78-unit Park Metro apartment complex has opened on NE 12th St. The mixed use complex is a block from the downtown Bellevue public library. There are studio, one, and two bedroom apartments available for rent. Building amenities include a rooftop terrace, an exercise room, and electric car charging stations. […]
Old Safeway Building Demolished, Making Way For Bellevue Collection Expansion
The Old Safeway Building at Bellevue Way and NE 4th St has been demolished. Seeing the building in scraps, although anticipated is still a strange sight. This is on-schedule according to our report in December. The Bellevue Collection is making way for its expanded mix-use development with entertainment, office space, […]
Low Income Housing Institute Breaks Ground on Downtown Bellevue Project
The Low Income Housing Institute plans to break ground on the Bellevue Apartments this week. The site is located at 204 111th Ave NE, near NE 2nd St, in downtown Bellevue. The $16.6 million project will offer 57 residential units, ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. Rent is expected to […]
