Bellevue is French for "beautiful view." These three homes certainly live up to the name.

As Seattle gets denser (and more and more expensive) many are looking outside the city limits in order to stay close without the hassle. Bellevue, with solid transit options to downtown Seattle, is a good step across the water. 

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Of course, that's only if you feel the need to go to the city. More than 145 companies have offices in the city of Bellevue, and the suburb now boasts a robust shopping and nightlife scene. The arts and children's museum make for some good days out, and the Meydenbauer Center brings many events straight to the heart of the city. 

Just last November, Bellevue became the largest majority-minority city in Washington state, according to recent census data. Just shy of 50 percent white, Bellevue seems to be a more diverse place than it was once thought. 

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These three beauties put their occupants close to the scene, but not without sacrificing those gorgeous views. Take a look through the slideshow above to see the listings, starting at $2,485,000.