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Bellevue, Washington. The fifth largest city in the state with more than 100,000 residents, Bellevue is flanked by Lake Washington on the west and Lake Sammamish on the east. Nearby communities include Medina and Clyde Hill. It is considered the retail centerpiece of the greater Seattle area. Two floating highway bridges link Bellevue to Seattle, just a 15-minute drive west. There are 56 parks, 10 of which are located on the water, and nearly 40 miles of trails in Bellevue. The city offers a wide variety of property types and prices. Prices range from the mid-$100,000s for condominiums and townhouses to $2 million and more for lakefront estates. A typical older-model single-family home in the area can be found in the $200,000 price range

Founded in 1869 by William Meydenbauer and incorporated as a city in 1953, Bellevue spans 31 square miles between Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington. To the east are the snow-capped mountains of the Cascades. To the south, Mount Rainier dominates the horizon, and to the north, Mount Baker marks the proximity of the Canadian border. To the west, two floating highway bridges link Bellevue to Seattle.

Bellevue's climate is uncommonly temperate. "Comfortable" is an often-used description, along with "mild, gentle and calm." Summer daytime temperatures average just under 70 degrees, while winter lows tend to be in the 40's. Average precipitation totals only around 38 inches per year.

Bellevue Community College has offered a range of classes for 33 years. Known for its job preparation and technology programs, the college has opened a new science wing and student union building on one of its two campuses.