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47.6318° N, 122.2179° W
Category | Figure |
|---|---|
ZIP Code | 98004 |
County | King County, WA |
Population | Approximately 3,104 |
Median Home Sale Price | Roughly $4.85M to $7M in 2026, depending on the reporting period |
School District | Bellevue School District |
Population and income figures are U.S. Census Bureau data as reported on this site; home price figures are compiled from Homes.com and Movoto market data reported across early to mid-2026.
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Large view lots, quiet streets, and one of the Eastside's most tightly held luxury markets.
Clyde Hill is a small city of about 3,104 residents in roughly 1.1 square miles, tucked between Bellevue and Seattle. Census data shows an average individual income above $187,000 and a median age of 51.2, reflecting a community of established, primarily single-family households. What makes Clyde Hill distinct isn't just price point; the city's adopted planning vision describes it as a low-density residential community built around tranquility, views, and a preserved suburban character.
Clyde Hill has stated its intent to keep zoning primarily single-family residential and limit new commercial land use, so the experience here centers on homes, landscaping, and outlooks rather than storefronts or dense redevelopment. That focus tends to appeal to buyers who want a curated, residential setting close to Bellevue without the density of denser Eastside neighborhoods.
Clyde Hill's R-1 zoning requires a minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet, along with a 25-foot height limit, a 30-foot front setback, a 35-foot rear setback, and a 30 percent structural coverage cap. These standards produce spacious yards and lower-profile homes with room around them rather than dense building patterns. Elevation across the city ranges from about 75 to 375 feet above sea level, which is why view corridors can vary sharply from one property to the next, and why the city maintains a formal process for resolving tree, view, and sunlight conflicts between neighboring properties.
Clyde Hill has almost no commercial development of its own. Residents typically head a few minutes into downtown Bellevue for The Bellevue Collection, comprising Bellevue Square, Lincoln Square, and Bellevue Place, or to The Shops at The Bravern for a more intimate luxury retail experience.
The Points Loop Trail, an 8-mile loop connecting Clyde Hill with Medina, Hunts Point, and Yarrow Point, is one of the area's defining lifestyle features, with pocket parks providing pedestrian access to trails and viewpoints toward Lake Washington. For public lake access, nearby Meydenbauer Bay Park in Bellevue offers a beach house, pedestrian pier, moorage, and a non-motorized watercraft launch.
Clyde Hill falls within the Bellevue School District, one of Washington's top-rated public school systems. Students typically attend Clyde Hill Elementary, located within the community, before continuing to Chinook Middle School and Bellevue High School, both consistently ranked among the state's strongest public schools. School assignment depends on the specific address, so buyers should always confirm current attendance boundaries with the district before purchasing, particularly near the 98004/98005 border.
Clyde Hill's median home sale price has ranged from roughly $4.85 million to just under $7 million across different 2026 reporting periods, reflecting the city's low sales volume, typically around 18 to 31 homes sold per year, and the spread between established homes and recent custom builds. Established homes generally trade in the $3 million to $5 million range, while view properties and new construction can reach $5 million to $10 million or more. Clyde Hill's median effective property tax rate is about 0.66 percent, below both the Washington state median of 0.92 percent and the national median. Search current Eastside listings or see the broader Bellevue neighborhood guide for comparison.
Median price ranges and sales volume are compiled from Homes.com and Movoto market data reported in early to mid-2026; property tax rate is sourced from Ownwell's Clyde Hill, King County effective tax rate analysis.
Roy Towse is the founding and managing broker behind Roy Towse at Compass, based in Sammamish, Washington, with more than 20 years of experience across the Eastside market, including Clyde Hill. He has surpassed $1 billion in career sales and has been the top-producing broker for total sales in Sammamish for ten consecutive years. In a market this small and selective, Roy provides the local insight, discretion, and off-market relationships that Clyde Hill buyers and sellers need.
Clyde Hill is known for large single-family lots, strong privacy, mature landscaping, view-oriented homes, and a quiet residential setting close to Bellevue and regional routes.
The city's R-1 zoning requires a minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet, along with minimum frontage and depth standards that support a spacious, low-density feel throughout the city.
Clyde Hill is served by the Bellevue School District. Clyde Hill Elementary is located within the community, with students typically continuing to Chinook Middle School and Bellevue High School.
Reported median prices in 2026 have ranged from roughly $4.85 million to just under $7 million depending on the data source and reporting period, with established homes generally trading in the $3 million to $5 million range.
Yes. Clyde Hill sits between Bellevue and Seattle, and the SR-520 corridor provides regional connections to Bellevue, Seattle, Kirkland, and Redmond.
Clyde Hill has a neighborhood park, several pocket parks, and access to the Points Loop Trail, while nearby Bellevue offers public Lake Washington access at Meydenbauer Bay Park.
3,104 people live in Clyde Hill, where the median age is 51.2 and the average individual income is $187,629. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Clyde Hill, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Muromoto Memorial Park.
Clyde Hill has 1,170 households, with an average household size of 2.65. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Clyde Hill do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,104 people call Clyde Hill home. The population density is 2,941 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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