⏱ East Link Now Open — March 25, 2026 Bellevue is connected to Seattle by rail for the first time

Aerial view of Downtown Bellevue and Lake Washington marina at golden hour

East Link Light Rail • Now Open

Bellevue Condos Near East Link

Sound Transit's East Link extension connects Bellevue and Redmond to Seattle's Link network for the first time. These are the condo buildings within a half-mile of East Link stations.

6
Bellevue Stations
30+
Condo Buildings
15 min
Bellevue to Westlake
2026
Grand Opening
Downtown Bellevue at sunset with Lake Washington and Seattle skyline in the distance
Downtown Bellevue • Lake Washington

East Link Route — Seattle to Redmond

International District / Seattle
South Bellevue
East Main
Bellevue Downtown
Wilburton
Spring District
Bel-Red
Overlake Village
Redmond Technology

Why East Link Changes Everything

Bellevue Enters the Rail Age

For the first time in Bellevue's history, condo owners can commute to Seattle without a car. East Link's 2026 opening connects Downtown Bellevue directly to Capitol Hill, Westlake, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport — no transfers, no traffic. The Eastside's most walkable, transit-oriented condo buildings are now truly rail-connected. Buyers who have been waiting for this moment are paying attention.

The buildings below are within a half-mile of an East Link station, organized by station area. Whether you work at Microsoft's Redmond campus, Amazon's Bellevue offices, or in downtown Seattle, East Link reshapes the commute calculus — and the value story — for Eastside condos.

▮ Bellevue Downtown Station • 12 Buildings

Bellevue Downtown Station

Downtown Bellevue Condos Near Light Rail

Bellevue Downtown Station — the network hub — is served by more condo buildings than any other East Link stop. All are within a half-mile of the station entrance.

Bellevue Downtown

Bellevue Towers

10700 NE 4th St, Bellevue

Bellevue's signature twin-tower condo complex, steps from the new light rail station.

Bellevue Downtown

One Lincoln Tower

650 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue

Iconic Bellevue high-rise with sweeping views and direct access to the light rail corridor.

Bellevue Downtown

ONE88

188 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue

Boutique luxury building on Bellevue Way, half a mile from Bellevue Downtown Station.

Bellevue Downtown

Palazzo

1100 106th Ave NE, Bellevue

Well-established Downtown Bellevue condominium building close to the station area.

Bellevue Downtown

Villa Firenze

1106 108th Ave NE, Bellevue

Mediterranean-inspired Bellevue condo building in the heart of downtown.

Bellevue Downtown

Bellevue Pacific Tower

177 107th Ave NE, Bellevue

High-rise condo tower in the core of Downtown Bellevue's rail-served corridor.

Bellevue Downtown

GIS Plaza

999 110th Ave NE, Bellevue

Established Bellevue condo building within walking distance of the Downtown station.

Bellevue Downtown

Metropolitan

925 110th Ave NE, Bellevue

Downtown Bellevue mid-rise in the 110th Ave NE corridor near the station.

Bellevue Downtown

Washington Square

10610 NE 9th Pl, Bellevue

Bellevue condo community steps from the downtown light rail station zone.

Bellevue Downtown

Park Place

11011 NE 12th St, Bellevue

Northern edge of Downtown Bellevue, walkable to the Bellevue Downtown Station.

Bellevue Downtown

Library Square

11004 NE 11th St, Bellevue

Near the Bellevue library and a short walk to the light rail station.

Bellevue Downtown

Abella

300 110th Ave NE, Bellevue

Modern Bellevue condo building on 110th Ave NE, within the station's half-mile radius.

▮ East Main Station

East Main Station

East Main Station Condos

East Main Station is located at SE 8th St in the Bellevue urban core, between Bellevue Downtown and South Bellevue stations.

Building data for the East Main station area is being compiled. The station anchors a rapidly developing stretch of the Bellevue core with new residential projects underway. Contact Jeff for the most current condo inventory near this station.

▮ Wilburton Station • 7 Buildings

Wilburton Station

Wilburton Station Condos

Wilburton Station serves the growing east Bellevue residential neighborhoods along the 122nd Ave NE corridor.

Wilburton

Lake Bellevue Village

Lake Bellevue Dr, Bellevue

Established condo community near Lake Bellevue, within reach of Wilburton Station.

Wilburton

Midlakes

12117 NE Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue

Bellevue condo complex along NE Bel-Red Rd, close to Wilburton Station.

Wilburton

Villa View

711 122nd Ave NE, Bellevue

Condos on 122nd Ave NE, one of the key corridors served by Wilburton Station.

Wilburton

Towne Crest

724 122nd Ave NE, Bellevue

Bellevue condos on the 122nd Ave NE corridor, near Wilburton Station.

Wilburton

Oasis

701 122nd Ave NE, Bellevue

Condo building on 122nd Ave NE, walkable to Wilburton Station.

Wilburton

Kelsey Lane

12537 NE 7th Pl, Bellevue

Bellevue condo development in the Wilburton station area.

Wilburton

Ashwood Lane

11236 NE 13th Ln, Bellevue

Condo community in the Wilburton neighborhood, close to the light rail station.

▮ Spring District Station • 1 Building

Spring District Station

Spring District Station Condos

Spring District Station serves Bellevue's emerging mixed-use Spring District neighborhood, home to tech employers and new residential development.

Spring District

Lario

12447 NE 11th Ln, Bellevue

A condo building in the Spring District — Bellevue's newest transit-oriented neighborhood.

▮ Bel-Red Station • 4 Buildings

Bel-Red Station

Bel-Red Station Condos

Bel-Red Station is the easternmost of the central Bellevue stations, connecting the Bel-Red corridor to the rest of the East Link network.

Bel-Red

Avid Townhomes

1561 139th Ln NE, Bellevue

Townhome-style condos in the Bel-Red corridor, convenient to the Bel-Red Station.

Bel-Red

90 Degrees

1258 131st Pl NE, Bellevue

Modern condo building on 131st Pl NE, within the Bel-Red station radius.

Bel-Red

Hidden Creek

12701 NE 9th Pl, Bellevue

Established Bellevue condo community near the Bel-Red light rail station.

Bel-Red

Tenth Place

12720 NE 19th Pl, Bellevue

Condo development in the Bel-Red neighborhood, walkable to the light rail station.

▮ Overlake Village & Redmond Technology

Overlake Village & Redmond Technology Stations

Microsoft Campus & Redmond Stations

Overlake Village and Redmond Technology stations place riders steps from the Microsoft main campus in Redmond. For tech workers commuting from Seattle, or Bellevue residents working in Redmond, these eastern stations complete a truly car-optional commute across the Eastside. Residential development around these stations is actively growing as a result of the East Link opening.

Condo building data for the Overlake and Redmond station areas is being compiled. Contact Jeff for the most current inventory near these stations.

Questions & Answers

East Link FAQs

When does East Link Light Rail open in Bellevue? +

East Link Light Rail opened on March 25, 2026, connecting Bellevue and Redmond to Seattle's existing Link network. The line runs from the International District in Seattle through a tunnel under Lake Washington (via the I-90 bridge) to Downtown Bellevue and on to Redmond Technology Station.

Which Bellevue condos are closest to East Link? +

Downtown Bellevue condos including Bellevue Towers (10700 NE 4th St), One Lincoln Tower (650 Bellevue Way NE), Palazzo, Villa Firenze, GIS Plaza, Metropolitan, ONE88, Library Square, Park Place, Washington Square, Bellevue Pacific Tower, and Abella are all within a half-mile of Bellevue Downtown Station — the most transit-rich location on the Eastside.

Can you get from Bellevue to Seattle by light rail? +

Yes. East Link connects Bellevue Downtown Station directly to Seattle's existing Link network via the I-90 floating bridge tunnel. From Bellevue Downtown you can reach Capitol Hill, Westlake, University Street, Pioneer Square, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport without transfers. The trip from Bellevue Downtown to Westlake Station in Seattle takes approximately 15–18 minutes.

Is East Link good for Microsoft and Amazon Eastside commuters? +

Yes. East Link serves Overlake Village and Redmond Technology stations, which are adjacent to the Microsoft main campus in Redmond. Tech workers commuting from Seattle to Redmond — or from Bellevue condos into Amazon's South Lake Union campus — can now do so by rail. It also creates a direct connection between Seattle and Bellevue's growing tech employer base on the Eastside.

Does East Link affect Bellevue condo values? +

Proximity to light rail is widely studied as a positive driver of real estate value, particularly for walkable, transit-oriented properties. East Link brings Bellevue into direct connection with Seattle's transit network for the first time, making condos near Bellevue stations more attractive to buyers who work on either side of the lake and want to avoid car dependence. Contact Jeff Reynolds to discuss how East Link may affect specific buildings you're considering.

Can I take East Link to Sea-Tac from Bellevue? +

Yes. From Bellevue Downtown Station, East Link connects seamlessly into Seattle's existing Link network at the International District. From there, a single-seat ride continues south through SODO, Beacon Hill, and Rainier Valley all the way to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport — with no transfers required. Total travel time from Bellevue Downtown to Sea-Tac is approximately 45–50 minutes.

Work with Jeff

Interested in a Bellevue Condo Near East Link?

Jeff Reynolds is a Compass agent specializing in Seattle and Eastside condos. With East Link now open, transit-connected Bellevue condos are in sharper focus than ever.

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