I'm moving to Seattle and will be working in Bellevue, where should I live?

Andilynn · 03-14-2008, 02:35 AM

My sister reccommends Belltown but I've never lived in the city. I'm worried about noise, traffic and parking and my safety as a single gal. I've been looking at places in Bellevue. I am so confused now that I have seen so many places and just can't pick a neighborhood. Any advice or help would be appreciated.

Thank you!

Recynd · 03-14-2008, 02:36 AM

I lived in Seattle and worked in Bellevue from 1994-1997; we lived in Eastlake (between Downtown and the U District) and it was the perfect location...quiet, easy to get to, centrally-located. We were very happy there, and with the city itself...you're in for a treat! Try checking out Capitol Hill (off the main drag, or the traffic'll kill you), Wallingford, or Freemont (Fremont? Now I can't remember...), as well.

If I were you, I would NOT live in the suburbs...it's the city that has the charm! I was nervous, too, at first, but you'll LOVELOVELOVE it; you won't want to leave (if you can stand the drizzle, that is)!

Good luck!

chilena12 · 03-14-2008, 02:36 AM

Bellevue is one of the nicest areas around seattle. Stay away from apartments around the "crossroads" neighborhood. Otherwise, I would stick to places in Bellevue, Redmond or Kirkland. With traffic the way it is, living any farther out would make you have a terrible commute.

If you are on a tighter budget than the "Eastside" (east side of lake washington) allows, then try south Bellevue or Issaquah. Pretty much any place will be nice.

03-14-2008, 02:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Andilynn Newbie Join Date: Mar 14th, 2008 Posts: 1	I'm moving to Seattle and will be working in Bellevue, where should I live? My sister reccommends Belltown but I've never lived in the city. I'm worried about noise, traffic and parking and my safety as a single gal. I've been looking at places in Bellevue. I am so confused now that I have seen so many places and just can't pick a neighborhood. Any advice or help would be appreciated. Thank you!

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03-14-2008, 02:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Recynd Newbie Join Date: Mar 14th, 2008 Posts: 1	I lived in Seattle and worked in Bellevue from 1994-1997; we lived in Eastlake (between Downtown and the U District) and it was the perfect location...quiet, easy to get to, centrally-located. We were very happy there, and with the city itself...you're in for a treat! Try checking out Capitol Hill (off the main drag, or the traffic'll kill you), Wallingford, or Freemont (Fremont? Now I can't remember...), as well. If I were you, I would NOT live in the suburbs...it's the city that has the charm! I was nervous, too, at first, but you'll LOVELOVELOVE it; you won't want to leave (if you can stand the drizzle, that is)! Good luck!

03-14-2008, 02:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
chilena12 Newbie Join Date: Mar 14th, 2008 Posts: 1	Bellevue is one of the nicest areas around seattle. Stay away from apartments around the "crossroads" neighborhood. Otherwise, I would stick to places in Bellevue, Redmond or Kirkland. With traffic the way it is, living any farther out would make you have a terrible commute. If you are on a tighter budget than the "Eastside" (east side of lake washington) allows, then try south Bellevue or Issaquah. Pretty much any place will be nice.