A Miami-inspired mansion in Clyde Hill, Washington, built for Seattle Mariners legend Félix Hernández has returned to the market for $9.8 million, bringing one of the Eastside’s more distinctive celebrity-owned properties back into the spotlight.
Built in 2014, the gated estate at 9040 NE 14th Street spans approximately 7,050 square feet across two levels and sits on a 0.4563-acre lot. The six-bedroom residence is currently represented by Beth Billington of Coldwell Banker Bain and is being offered through the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.
The property’s appeal goes beyond its size and price. Hernández commissioned the house during his 15-season career with the Mariners, giving the residence a direct connection to one of the most recognizable players in Seattle baseball history. The current listing describes it as custom designed and built by Steven D. Smith, with a deliberately resort-like aesthetic that brings what the listing calls the spirit of Miami to Clyde Hill.
A Property With a Baseball History
The story of 9040 NE 14th Street began before the mansion itself existed.
Public property records show Hernández acquired the underlying parcel in 2013 for $1.4 million. The home was completed in 2014, transforming the site into a highly customized residence during the pitcher’s years as the Mariners’ ace.
Hernández ultimately brought the property to market in June 2020 for $7.8 million. It went pending shortly afterward and closed in July for $7.69 million, according to NWMLS and public records. The City of Clyde Hill’s transaction records also document the July 2020 sale from Hernández to Roger Barga.
Barga adds another interesting chapter to the property’s ownership history. Public professional sources identify him as a cloud and artificial-intelligence executive whose career has included leadership roles at Microsoft and Amazon Web Services. Oracle identified Barga in 2026 as its senior vice president of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Six years after that transaction, 9040 NE 14th Street is asking $9.8 million—about 27% above its 2020 sale price. The current listing went active in September 2026.
A Miami-Inspired Design in Clyde Hill
What immediately separates the house from many Pacific Northwest luxury properties is its design language.
Clyde Hill is known for large residential lots, privacy and a mix of contemporary, traditional and custom architecture. The mansion at 9040 NE 14th Street takes a different route, favoring a warmer, more tropical atmosphere.
Listing materials highlight crystal-white marble floors, Venetian plaster walls, Swarovski crystal chandeliers and African mahogany Sapele doors. The interiors also incorporate a rosewood-paneled wall, custom alligator cabinetry and Copa Cabana marble, creating a palette that feels more like a private resort than a conventional Seattle-area estate.
The design has also remained remarkably intact.
Billington told Mansion Global that the current owners did not make changes to Hernández’s original design because, in her words, “They loved it the way it was when they purchased it.” That detail gives the current listing an unusual sense of continuity: rather than being substantially remodeled for a later owner, the residence has retained the aesthetic created for Hernández more than a decade ago.
The main level is arranged for both formal entertaining and everyday living. A formal dining room, breakfast nook and chef’s kitchen flow into the great room, where floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural light and frame views toward the surrounding cityscape and Lake Washington.
The kitchen features marble counters, premium appliances and a black-agate illuminated bar. A front deck takes advantage of southern exposure, while another terrace extends from the living area.
The primary suite is equally tailored, with a marble fireplace, heated floors, patio access, a dressing room and a spa-style bathroom equipped with a television mirror.
An Entertainment Level Built for Private Evenings
If the upper level establishes the home’s polished residential character, the lower level shifts firmly toward entertainment.
The house includes a dedicated theater with leather stadium seating, a billiards area and a 350-bottle wine room. A white-onyx illuminated bar, complete with a kegerator, creates the feel of a private lounge, while a gym and whole-house Sonos system add to the recreational setup.
Outside, the resort theme continues.
The rear patio opens to a swimming pool with an integrated hot tub and tropical landscaping. A covered barbecue area incorporates two televisions and a fireplace, making the outdoor space suitable for entertaining well beyond the warmer months.
The combination is unusual for Clyde Hill. Rather than relying primarily on Northwest materials and a restrained contemporary aesthetic, 9040 NE 14th Street deliberately creates an indoor-outdoor environment that feels closer to a private Miami retreat.
Why Clyde Hill Adds to the Appeal
The property’s setting is an important part of the story.
Clyde Hill is a small, predominantly residential community between Bellevue and Lake Washington. Its large lots, limited commercial development and proximity to Bellevue have made it one of the Eastside’s established luxury residential enclaves. Local real-estate sources describe the community as particularly attractive to buyers seeking privacy while remaining close to Bellevue’s business, dining and retail districts.
For residents of 9040 NE 14th Street, much of the area’s commercial life is concentrated nearby in Bellevue.
Bellevue Square, roughly a short drive from the property, offers more than 200 retailers, while downtown Bellevue provides an extensive selection of restaurants, entertainment and services. Overlake Golf & Country Club is also located just beyond Clyde Hill and is a notable private-club amenity in the surrounding area.
Transportation is another practical advantage. State Route 520 passes through the Clyde Hill area and provides a direct regional connection between Bellevue and Seattle, while also serving the wider Eastside corridor toward Kirkland and Redmond. Washington State Department of Transportation infrastructure in the area includes transit facilities and HOV infrastructure along SR 520.
The property is served by the Bellevue School District, with current listing information identifying Medina Elementary, Chinook Middle School and Bellevue High School in the relevant school information. School assignments can change, so prospective buyers would need to verify current boundaries directly with the district.
A Former Mariners Star’s Home Returns to Market
Hernández’s connection remains the defining element of 9040 NE 14th Street’s history.
The Venezuelan-born pitcher spent 15 seasons with the Seattle Mariners, earned six All-Star selections and won the 2010 American League Cy Young Award. The Mariners inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 2023.
His departure from Seattle also coincided with the 2020 sale of the Clyde Hill mansion. That year, Hernández signed a minor-league contract with the Atlanta Braves but did not appear during the pandemic-shortened season after deciding not to play because of COVID-19 concerns.
Now, the property is entering another chapter.
californialuxuryhouses reviewed the current listing, historical transaction records and publicly available information surrounding the residence to trace its ownership history and evolution. The available records establish the property’s major sales, while the current listing provides the most detailed information about its architecture, finishes and amenities.
For a house originally commissioned by one of Seattle’s most celebrated baseball players, that continuity is notable. Hernández’s original design remains largely intact, the resort-inspired interiors have survived a change in ownership, and the estate is now being presented to a new buyer at $9.8 million.
At 9040 NE 14th Street, the attraction is therefore not simply celebrity provenance. It is the combination of a recognizable sports legacy, highly customized architecture, substantial entertaining spaces and a private Clyde Hill setting—an unusual package that has remained remarkably consistent since the mansion was completed in 2014.