Cougar Mountain real estate.
Hilltop privacy, mature trees, and panoramic Puget Sound views.
- Median sale price
- $1.78M
- Days on market
- 22
- Active listings
- 228
Live NWMLS data · zip 98006 · May 2026
About Cougar Mountain
Cougar Mountain occupies the elevated ridge where Bellevue meets Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park — 3,100 acres of protected forest that begins at neighborhood property lines. Homes here sit on large, heavily wooded lots with mature Douglas firs providing privacy that's genuinely rare this close to a major city. On clear days, views extend west across Lake Washington to Puget Sound and the Olympic range.
The housing stock is a mix of custom builds from the 1980s through 2000s, with many substantial updates. Lot sizes typically run half an acre to over an acre — buyers get the kind of separation between homes that's disappeared from most of Bellevue. The trailheads that connect directly into the park system make this a serious destination for hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners.
Access runs via I-90 and I-405, putting Downtown Bellevue about 15 minutes out and Seattle around 30. Newport High School serves the area and consistently ranks among the district's strongest. For buyers who want Bellevue's schools and job market access without sacrificing privacy or greenspace, Cougar Mountain delivers a combination that's difficult to replicate at any price point.
Median Sale Price
$1.78M
$617/sqft · 22 days on market
228 active listings · updated May 2026
Schools
Bellevue School District; Cougar Ridge Elementary, Tillicum Middle School, Newport High School
Commute
15 min to Downtown Bellevue (Amazon Eastside) via I-405. 10 min to T-Mobile HQ in Factoria. 20 min to I-90 and Issaquah. 30–35 min to Seattle.
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Live NWMLS listings in Cougar Mountain (zip 98006), refreshed hourly.
Active561 days on market$9,995,000
MLS# 22175750 Xxx Se Newport Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
Active113 days on market$159,000
MLS# 23301323900 Factoria Blvd Se #h
Bellevue, WA 98006
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of RE/MAX Town Center
Active296 days on market$489,000
MLS# 234624712389 Se 41st Lane #63
Bellevue, WA 98006
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of WPI Real Estate Services, Inc.
Active7 days on market$2,580,000
MLS# 240679515025 Se 43rd Street
Bellevue, WA 98006
5 bd3 ba5,320 sqftListing courtesy of Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
Active8 days on market$7,199,000
MLS# 2434248106 Cascade Key
Bellevue, WA 98006
6 bd3 ba4,213 sqftListing courtesy of Lotside
Active19 days on market$355,000
MLS# 24495545722 122nd Place Se #235
Bellevue, WA 98006
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Cougar Mountain real estate
- What is the median sale price in Cougar Mountain?
- The current median sale price in the Cougar Mountain zip code is $1.78M ($617 per square foot), based on the most recent NWMLS data refreshed May 2026. Typical asking prices in Cougar Mountain run $1.3M – $3.5M.
- How competitive is the Cougar Mountain real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Cougar Mountain is currently 22 days, with 228 active listings tracked in this zip code as of May 2026. Buyers generally have time to evaluate properties without same-day pressure, though best-in-class homes still attract competition.
- Which schools serve Cougar Mountain?
- Bellevue School District; Cougar Ridge Elementary, Tillicum Middle School, Newport High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
- What is the commute like from Cougar Mountain?
- 15 min to Downtown Bellevue (Amazon Eastside) via I-405. 10 min to T-Mobile HQ in Factoria. 20 min to I-90 and Issaquah. 30–35 min to Seattle.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Cougar Mountain?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Cougar Mountain and the broader Bellevue market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.
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