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Located on the east side of Lake Washington, Bellevue and Kirkland have grown up to be more than just suburbs of Seattle; they now have their own identities and urban cores. A Modern sensibility drives much of the new condominium and townhome development. Projects such as One Main and the Certified Gold, LEED-built Bellevue Towers are a harbinger of an Eastside turn towards Modern.

Kirkland and Bellevue, along with the adjoining city of Medina, lie along the lakeshore and therefore have some of the highest priced real estate on the Eastside. Over the years, old homes have been torn down to make way for new custom homes-many of which are strikingly Modern. Don't let this blind you to the mid-century history however. There are gems tucked away in many nooks and crannies.

Modern Bellevue neighborhoods include Woodridge, Surrey Downs, Robinswood, Eastgate, and the iconic Hilltop neighborhood. In Kirkland, the neighborhoods of Bridle Trails, Holmes Point and Rose Hill are also home to many Mid-Century Modern residences.

February 16th, 2012

Is the Eastside Ready For Modern?

Is the Eastside Ready For Modern?

As one of the Eastside agents for 360 Modern I am often in the position of trying to explain to a buyer why there are no new Modern homes in their price range. And Green Modern? Forget it. Unless a buyer has a million plus to spend on something that was custom-built, there is often nothing to show them and more often than …

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November 3rd, 2011

LOCHMOOR: FOR THOSE WHO THINK MODERN

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LOCHMOOR:  FOR THOSE WHO THINK MODERN

Lochmoor is located in northeast Bellevue. If you're a Modernist fan whose dream it is to dwell surrounded by homes built post-1950, Lochmoor may be exactly what you're looking for. In Lochmoor, you'll find examples of nearly every type of Modern home built in the last sixty years. Classic flat-roof mid-century? …

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October 13th, 2011

NORWOOD VILLAGE: PARKS, POOLS AND MODERNS

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NORWOOD VILLAGE: PARKS, POOLS AND MODERNS

The quiet community of Norwood Village is located in southeast Bellevue. It's up on Woodridge Hill, and is bordered by the larger Woodridge neighborhood. Norwood Village has quite a history. The land was originally purchased in the late 1940s by a veteran's group hoping to build affordable housing for returning …

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August 24th, 2011

BELLEVUE'S WEST SIDE: MANSIONS AND MODERNS

BELLEVUE'S WEST SIDE:  MANSIONS AND MODERNS

Bellevue lies east of Seattle, across Lake Washington. No longer just a bedroom community of Seattle, Bellevue is a growing, sophisticated city. So big, in fact, that this week I want to focus on a portion of that area: Bellevue's west side—essentially comprising Medina, Clyde Hill, West Bellevue, and Enatai (including …

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July 21st, 2011

Hilltop Community: The Folks Who Live On The Hill

Hilltop Community: The Folks Who Live On The Hill

The Hilltop Community, near Bellevue, is a treasure. This truly special time capsule of mid-century Modern is important for several reasons: The organic, natural beauty of the area; its significant collection of Northwest Modern homes (which blend so well with that natural beauty); and the forward-thinking philosophical …

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