Kelsey Creek

Parks, privacy, and proximity all in one.

Overview

Once farmland, Kelsey Creek developed around the park that still defines its landscape today. Gently curving streets, mature trees, and a preserved working farm create a natural setting just east of downtown. With homes ranging from mid-century to newer builds, the neighborhood offers green surroundings and access to nearby roadways, shopping, and outdoor areas.

Local Lifestyle

Feels like the countryside, but everything’s five minutes away.

Green space plays a big role in Kelsey Creek’s rhythm. Local parks, sidewalks, and low-traffic streets support a lifestyle that is close to home and fun.

Daily Life, Seen From the Inside

  • Soft trail loops starting behind the neighborhood and ending near school pick-up lines
  • Afternoons often include the sound of bouncing basketballs and activity
  • As the day winds down, students make their way back along quiet sidewalks and shaded streets
  • Porch lights turning on as traffic hums softly beyond the trees

Who This Place Speaks To

Kelsey Creek offers a mix of nature, access, and character — ideal for those seeking:

  • You prefer being close to downtown Bellevue without the density
  • You appreciate a mix of mid-century and newer construction homes
  • You value direct access to Kelsey Creek Park’s trails and open fields
  • You’re looking for a neighborhood with flexibility in home style and lot layout

Kelsey Creek centers around its namesake park, where trails, fields, and a working farm add green space to the day-to-day. Homes span mid-century to newer infill, with convenient access to I-405 and downtown Bellevue. Parks and shopping are nearby, yet the neighborhood maintains a buffered, low-traffic layout shaped by curved streets and mature trees.

What To Love:

Green space, central access, and a quiet residential flow.

Drawbacks:

Some trade-offs in consistency, size, and nearby amenities.

Shopping requires a short drive, and architectural consistency varies. Homes are a mix of sizes and locations near different zoning types.

Schools

Kelsey Creek is part of the Bellevue School District. School zoning can vary slightly by address, so it’s important for buyers to check school boundaries when considering a move. The following schools are possible schools you may expect.

01

Elementary Schools

Lake Hills Elementary

Spiritridge Elementary


02

Odle Middle School

Middle Schools

03

Sammamish High School

High Schools

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