Belle Arts in Downtown Bellevue.
128 studio, one- and two-bedroom condos in two 2000 buildings at 111 108th Ave NE and 118 107th Ave NE, converted from apartments around 2006 — the entry-level condo address downtown, a block off Old Main and across 108th from H Mart.
Belle Arts is the pair of mid-rise buildings that fill the block between Main Street and NE 2nd Street from 107th to 108th Ave NE: the east building at 111 108th Ave NE, the west at 118 107th Ave NE, with a shared courtyard between them. Built in 2000 as apartments and converted to condominiums around 2006, the two buildings hold 128 homes in studio, one- and two-bedroom plans that run from about 416 square feet to just over 1,000. That size range is the building’s identity. When DBN went looking for the least expensive condo for sale downtown, the answer was at Belle Arts: a 640-square-foot studio at $269,900 in 2014, a 423-square-foot studio with a Murphy bed at $239,000 in 2015. It is where downtown Bellevue condo ownership starts.
The amenity list is fuller than the price point suggests: a gym, a common room with a kitchen and pool table, the courtyard with its fountain and a barbecue area, and a secured two-level garage under the buildings. Across 108th is Main Street Marketplace, with H Mart and Office Depot; Old Main’s restaurants start a block south, Voodoo Doughnut is on the corner of the block, and the Bellevue Transit Center is about a block and a half away. Two retail spaces face 108th. Bambu, a Vietnamese-style drink cafe, opened in one of them in May 2019 as the chain’s first Eastside shop and closed in September 2021, blaming a landlord unwilling to bend on lease terms during the pandemic; DBN has not confirmed who occupies the spaces now.
Against the tower buildings on 106th and Bellevue Way, Belle Arts is the honest entry point: smaller homes, a walkable block off Old Main and the transit center, and a price of admission the towers do not offer. See how it compares in our guide to every downtown Bellevue condo building.
Homes & Amenities at Belle Arts
What the two buildings actually offer, from the 423-square-foot studios to the courtyard between them.
Studios to Two Bedrooms, About 416 to 1,000-Plus Square Feet
128 homes across the east building (111 108th Ave NE) and the west building (118 107th Ave NE); DBN’s coverage has featured a 423-square-foot studio with a Murphy bed and a 640-square-foot studio with a west-facing balcony.
Downtown’s Least Expensive Condos, Repeatedly
DBN’s searches for the lowest-priced condo downtown landed here in 2014 ($269,900) and 2015 ($239,000). The 2015 studio had last sold for $115,000 in March 2012.
Gym, Common Room, Courtyard Fountain
A fitness room, a common room with a kitchen and pool table, and the shared courtyard between the two buildings with a fountain and barbecue area.
Two Secured Levels Under the Buildings
Secured parking on two levels beneath the buildings; stalls per home vary by unit and are listed with each sale.
H Mart Across 108th, Old Main a Block South
Main Street Marketplace (H Mart, Office Depot) is across 108th Ave NE; Voodoo Doughnut is on the corner at 10713 Main St; the Bellevue Transit Center is about a block and a half away.
Belle Arts Through the Years on DBN
DBN has reported on downtown Bellevue since 2005. This is Belle Arts’s story as we covered it, as it happened.
Least Expensive Condo for Sale in Downtown Bellevue: $269K Studio
A 640-square-foot studio at 118 107th Ave NE, with a balcony facing west toward Lake Washington, was the lowest-priced condo listed downtown at $269,900.
Lowest Priced Condo in Downtown Bellevue: $239K, 423 Sq. Ft. Studio
A 423-square-foot studio at 111 108th Ave NE with a Murphy bed that doubled as a dining table listed at $239,000, up from its $115,000 sale in March 2012.
Bambu Desserts and Drinks to Open at Belle Arts Condo Building
The Vietnamese drink franchise announced its first Eastside shop in Belle Arts’ retail space at 111 108th Ave NE.
Bambu Bellevue Now Open on 108th Ave NE
Bambu opened across the street from H Mart with 21 drinks on the menu, the chain’s seventh cafe in Washington.
Vietnamese-Style Cafe, Bambu Bellevue, to Close Permanently Sept. 26
Bambu closed after two years, saying its landlord would not flex on lease terms during the pandemic; who occupies the space now is unconfirmed.
Browse all Belle Arts coverage in the DBN archive.
Getting Around & Living Here
The block is one of the most walkable downtown, so the notes below are mostly about parking and what is across the street.
Getting There & Parking
- Drive: Residents park in the secured two-level garage under the buildings. Visitors and showings use street parking on 107th and 108th Ave NE and NE 2nd Street.
- Light rail: 2 Line to Bellevue Downtown Station, then about a 12-minute walk south along 108th Ave NE toward Main Street; the Bellevue Transit Center bus bays are about a block and a half from the building — see our light rail guide
- On foot: H Mart and Main Street Marketplace are across 108th; Voodoo Doughnut is on the corner of the block at 10713 Main St; Old Main’s restaurants run west along Main Street; Seastar is a block north at 205 108th Ave NE.
What It’s Like
This is a busy corner of downtown by day — H Mart’s lot, the transit center and 108th Avenue traffic — and a quieter one at night than Bellevue Way. It suits first-time buyers, downsizers who want a small footprint and owners who lease; many homes here are rented individually, which is why listing sites still call it Belle Arts Apartments. DBN’s 2014 listing noted a west-facing balcony with a Lake Washington view from the 107th Avenue building; do not expect that from every home.
What’s Nearby
The block feeds itself: Voodoo Doughnut is on the corner at 10713 Main St, Seastar is a block north on 108th, or AC Hotel Bellevue is two blocks away at 208 106th Pl NE for visiting family.
Good to Know
There is no owners-association website, so listings and your agent are the source for dues, rental rules and pet policy. Sources disagree on whether the buildings are four or five stories, so DBN prints neither. Listing sites still call the property Belle Arts Apartments and lease units individually, but it has been a condominium since the 2006 conversion. DBN’s old page listed PetSmart across the street; that space at Main Street Marketplace is now marketed as a former PetSmart. The two retail spaces’ current tenants are unconfirmed, and Wallace Properties has marketed the commercial unit at 111 108th for sale.
Belle Arts FAQ
Where is Belle Arts?
On the block between Main Street and NE 2nd Street in downtown Bellevue, with the east building at 111 108th Ave NE, the west building at 118 107th Ave NE and a courtyard between them. Main Street Marketplace and H Mart are across 108th, Old Main is a block south, and the Bellevue Transit Center is about a block and a half away.
How many condos are in Belle Arts, and when was it built?
128 condominium homes in two buildings completed in 2000 as apartments and converted to condominiums around 2006. Plans are studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms. The original developer and the converter are not recorded in any public source DBN could find.
What amenities does Belle Arts have?
A gym, a common room with a kitchen and pool table, a shared outdoor courtyard between the buildings with a fountain and a barbecue area, and secured two-level parking. Two retail spaces face 108th Ave NE. Confirm current amenity access with the owners association.
Is parking included at Belle Arts?
Residents park in the secured two-level garage under the buildings; stalls per home vary by unit and are spelled out in each listing. Visitors and showings use street parking on 107th and 108th Ave NE and NE 2nd Street.
How do I find condos for sale at Belle Arts?
Resales at Belle Arts are the usual first stop for buyers looking at the lowest downtown price points, and because many homes are leased individually, listing sites still file it as Belle Arts Apartments. Jason Foss, a Bellevue broker who specializes in downtown condominium buildings and sponsors this page, tracks Belle Arts inventory; DBN’s coverage of the building is in the timeline above.