Bloomberg Hill, Bothell: Complete Neighborhood Guide
Bloomberg Hill at a Glance
Bloomberg Hill is one of the most distinctive — and most misunderstood — neighborhoods in east Bothell. It’s a city-defined subarea with its own formal Imagine Bothell Subarea Plan, comprising the southern hillside on the eastern edge of the city, immediately adjacent to Woodinville. The subarea is anchored by two well-established residential subdivisions — Morningside in the north portion and Pioneer Hills in the south — plus newer subdivisions along 130th Avenue NE (Woodlark Green, Stonebrook Meadows, Andalusia, and others) and the Olympic Ridge subdivision in the small Snohomish County portion of the subarea.
The neighborhood takes its name from the broader Bloomberg/Pioneer/Holly Hills topographic ridge that the City of Bothell identifies as one of the city’s defining hillside geographies (alongside Norway Hill, West Hill, Maywood/Beckstrom Hill, Queensborough/Nike Hill, Waynita, and Canyon Creek). For buyers, this matters: the topography drives lot characteristics, slope considerations, and the Cascade and territorial view potential that some Bloomberg Hill properties deliver.
For most buyers, Bloomberg Hill is best understood as the Bothell address closest to Woodinville’s amenities — wine country, retail, and dining — while still inside Bothell jurisdiction and Northshore School District boundaries. It’s a different feel from south-central Bothell, with more of a Woodinville-adjacent character.
Where Bloomberg Hill Begins and Ends
The Bloomberg Hill Subarea is precisely defined in the City of Bothell’s Imagine Bothell Comprehensive Plan, located in the eastern section of Bothell’s Planning Area. The subarea sits primarily on the King County side of Bothell in ZIP code 98011, with a small Snohomish County portion (the Olympic Ridge subdivision area) extending into 98021.
Key roads and corridors within the subarea:
- NE 180th Street runs as an east-west arterial along the southern portion and is part of the proposed Bothell Boulevard system.
- Hollyhills Drive NE is the primary north-south spine through the central subarea.
- 130th Avenue NE and 132nd Avenue NE run along the eastern edge, transitioning into Woodinville and coordinated with the City of Woodinville for ongoing improvements.
- NE 195th Street runs through the northern portion past the Bloomberg Hill Park and school properties.
A useful distinction: in MLS data and on platforms like Redfin, properties in this subarea often appear under labels like “Morningside” or “Pioneer Hills” rather than “Bloomberg Hill” — even though all are within the city’s Bloomberg Hill Subarea. Buyers should expect to see the names used interchangeably and confirm specific address details.
Housing Stock and Architectural Character
Bloomberg Hill’s housing reflects decades of development with substantial recent infill activity:
- Morningside subdivision (north portion) — established residential subdivision with sidewalks on both sides of streets, primarily 1970s–90s single-family homes on consistent lot sizes.
- Pioneer Hills subdivision (south portion) — established residential subdivision with sidewalks throughout, mixed housing styles including 1970s–80s ramblers, split-levels, two-stories, and 1990s craftsman homes. Lot sizes vary; some homes are walking distance to Wellington Elementary and Woodinville High School on the Woodinville side of the line.
- Newer subdivisions along 130th Avenue NE — Woodlark Green, Stonebrook Meadows, Andalusia, and other 2000s–2010s developments with internal sidewalks and modern construction.
- Olympic Ridge (Snohomish County portion) — established subdivision with internal sidewalks.
- Hollyhills Manufactured Home Park — a manufactured home community along Hollyhills Drive NE that provides a more accessible housing option within the subarea.
- Older estate-scale properties on larger lots in pockets, with three-lot-subdivision potential on some of the largest parcels.
The mix means buyers see a wide range of options here — from manufactured homes well under $500K up through estate-scale single-family in the $1.5M+ range.
With over a decade of residential construction experience, Matthew can help buyers evaluate the differences between original-era Morningside and Pioneer Hills homes (often great bones, dated systems, renovation upside), the newer subdivisions (where builder quality matters), and the larger renovation or subdivision-potential parcels.
Schools
Bloomberg Hill is served by the Northshore School District. Most addresses fall within:
- Elementary: Maywood Hills, Wellington (Woodinville side adjacent), or varies by exact address.
- Middle: Northshore Middle School or Canyon Park Junior High depending on address.
- High School: Inglemoor High School for many south Bloomberg Hill / Pioneer Hills addresses, or Woodinville High School for some east-side addresses where the boundary line falls. Some Morningside addresses may feed Bothell High School.
A critical point for buyers: this subarea sits on multiple school boundary lines, and assignments vary meaningfully within short distances. Verify the specific elementary, middle, and high school assignment for any specific address directly with Northshore before relying on it.
The Inglemoor pathway (with the IB program) and the Woodinville High School pathway are both attractive — but they’re different academic tracks, and which one applies to a specific Bloomberg Hill home matters.
Parks and Outdoor Access
Bloomberg Hill’s outdoor amenities include:
- Bloomberg Hill Park (20301 Hollyhills Dr NE) — a 0.7-acre neighborhood park with basketball court, bike pathway, manicured green space, playground, and picnic tables. Located in the Morningside portion of the subarea.
- Rotary Community Park — nearby green space with a climbing boulder, graffiti wall, and picnic tables.
- Sammamish River Trail — accessible via the broader trail network to the south.
- Wilmot Gateway Park — adjacent Woodinville park.
- North Creek Plaza — retail/dining cluster minutes away with Jet City Pizza Co., Taco del Mar, 9 Round Fitness, Starbucks, and the local Dandy Dogs hot dog shack.
- Costco Wholesale — minutes away for everyday shopping.
A paved separated pathway on the east side of 132nd Avenue NE provides pedestrian and bicycle access connecting the subarea to Woodinville. The City of Bothell’s subarea plan calls for development of pedestrian/bicycle trails linking Bloomberg Hill to the broader city trail network, though some of these improvements remain in planning.
Commute Profile
Bloomberg Hill’s eastern location offers strong access to Woodinville and reasonable access to the broader Eastside:
- Woodinville (downtown and wine country): 5–10 minutes east.
- Downtown Bothell: 10–15 minutes west.
- Canyon Park biotech corridor: 10–15 minutes north via I-405.
- Bellevue: 25–30 minutes south via I-405.
- Kirkland: 15–20 minutes via I-405.
- Redmond / Microsoft: 15–25 minutes via SR-202.
- Seattle: 30–40 minutes via SR-522 → I-5.
- UW Bothell / Cascadia College: 10–15 minutes.
For households with at least one person working in Woodinville (or the Microsoft / Redmond corridor via SR-202), Bloomberg Hill is one of the most natural Bothell addresses. For pure Seattle commuters, the corridor adds modest time compared to neighborhoods closer to SR-522.
Bloomberg Hill Market Snapshot
Market dynamics here reflect the housing diversity and Woodinville-adjacent character. Based on recent NWMLS-sourced data:
- Single-family median prices typically range from the $900K to $1.4M+ range, with substantial variation by sub-pocket and vintage.
- Newer construction along 130th Avenue NE (Woodlark Green, Stonebrook Meadows, Andalusia) can transact in the $1.2M–$1.6M+ range.
- Pioneer Hills and Morningside resale typically transacts in the $900K–$1.3M range depending on updates and lot.
- Manufactured homes in Hollyhills transact in a distinctly different price band, generally $200K–$500K.
- Days on market for well-priced inventory typically runs 20–35 days.
A few market dynamics specific to Bloomberg Hill:
- Lot quality drives meaningful price variation. Sloped lots, view lots, and larger parcels with subdivision potential all price differently.
- The Morningside/Pioneer Hills/Bloomberg Hill labeling means careful comp selection. Listings may appear under different names but represent similar product — appraisers need to read carefully.
- Woodinville cross-shopping is common. Buyers comparing Bothell vs. Woodinville often land in Bloomberg Hill because it offers Bothell pricing with Woodinville convenience.
- School boundary verification is more important here than in most Bothell neighborhoods because of the proximity to multiple district boundary lines.
All statistics referenced are derived from NWMLS data and should be verified for the specific submarket and product type at the time of any transaction.
Who Buys Here
Three primary buyer profiles:
Woodinville-adjacent buyers seeking value. Households who want Woodinville’s wine country, retail, and dining access but find better value or specific schools on the Bothell side of the line.
Move-up Northshore families. Buyers targeting Inglemoor or Bothell High School pipeline with budgets in the $1.0M–$1.4M range, looking for established subdivisions with sidewalks and neighborhood feel.
Renovation and infill-oriented buyers. Larger original parcels in the subarea (some with subdivision potential per zoning) attract renovation and small-developer interest.
There’s also a consistent segment buying into the manufactured-home and accessible-price tier in Hollyhills, providing housing options at price points rare elsewhere in east Bothell.
What to Watch When Buying in Bloomberg Hill
A few practical considerations:
- School boundary verification. This subarea sits on multiple district lines — confirm specific assignments directly with Northshore for any address.
- Slope and drainage. Bloomberg Hill is, by name, a hill. Foundations, drainage, and any retaining walls deserve careful inspection on sloped properties.
- Older infrastructure. 1970s–80s homes may have original electrical, plumbing, and roofing that need updating.
- HOA documents for newer subdivisions — review CC&Rs, fees, and reserve health.
- Subdivision potential. Some larger lots may have zoning that allows lot subdivision. If this matters for your purchase, confirm zoning and feasibility with the city.
- Hollyhills Manufactured Home Park. If considering a home here, understand the lease structure, community rules, and financing options (different from conventional single-family financing).
Why Work With Matthew Konsmo
Matthew Konsmo is a third-generation Western Washington real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Danforth (license #20113555, office license #101728), operating under the NWMLS transaction framework. A Fortune 500 advertising background informs how he positions Bloomberg Hill listings — particularly important in a subarea where the same neighborhood can be marketed under three different names (Bloomberg Hill, Morningside, Pioneer Hills) depending on platform.
Over a decade of residential construction experience matters across this varied housing stock. Reading 1970s–80s framing, newer builder construction quality, slope and drainage considerations, and renovation potential is exactly what Bloomberg Hill rewards.
Explore Other Bothell Neighborhoods
Bothell spans both King and Snohomish counties. Browse the full set of neighborhood guides:
King County side (98011)
- Westhill
- Norway Hill
- Queensgate
- Maywood Hills
- Downtown Bothell
- Beardslee
- Country Village / Lake Pleasant / 527 Corridor
Snohomish County side (98012 / 98021)
- Shelton View
- Canyon Park
- North Creek
- Fitzgerald / North Creek (Bothell side)
- Thrashers Corner / Red Hawk
- Mays Pond
- Cedar Park
- Filbert / Winesap
- Queensborough / Brentwood / Crystal Springs
- Bothell Biotech Corridor
Or return to the main Bothell Real Estate Guide.
Ready to Explore Bloomberg Hill?
Whether you’re targeting Pioneer Hills’ established subdivision feel, Morningside’s family neighborhood character, or newer construction along 130th Avenue NE, Matthew is available for a direct conversation.
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Matthew Konsmo
Associate Real Estate Broker
Coldwell Banker Danforth
Western Washington
Serving buyers and sellers with integrity and expertise. Matthew is an Associate Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker Danforth, helping clients navigate the Pacific Northwest market with confidence.