Urban core
Seattle, Washington.
From Queen Anne's hilltops to Madison Park's shoreline — city living with skyline, sound and mountain views. Seattle, the metropolis between water and mountains.
$925K
Median Home Price
Single-family, 2026
$565K
Median Condo Price
Citywide
755K+
Population
Largest city in WA
97
Walk Score (Core)
Downtown / Belltown
Why Seattle
What draws buyers here — and keeps them.
Employer density
Amazon, Google, Meta, and a deep biotech cluster in South Lake Union and Denny Triangle.
Water and mountains
Lake Washington, Puget Sound, the Olympics and Cascades — all visible from the right block.
Transit expansion
Link light rail now runs from Lynnwood to Federal Way, reshaping station-area values.
Architectural variety
Craftsman, Tudor, mid-century and new modern towers, often on the same street.
On the ground
We tour Seattle every week — not from a screen.
Street-level knowledge of inventory, builder quality, HOA rules and resale behaviour, delivered in English or Mandarin.
Book a Seattle tourNeighborhoods
Seattle neighborhood by neighborhood.
Queen Anne
Upper Queen Anne offers craftsman homes and jaw-dropping Space Needle views; Lower Queen Anne is walkable to Seattle Center, the ferry, and Climate Pledge Arena.
Capitol Hill
The heart of Seattle nightlife, indie retail, and Volunteer Park. Mixes historic mansions on 14th Ave with modern condos and townhomes.
Ballard
Once a fishing village, now one of Seattle's hottest neighborhoods with new townhomes, waterfront restaurants, and the Sunday farmers market.
Madison Park & Madrona
Waterfront estates along Lake Washington with private beaches, top McGilvra Elementary, and easy 520 access to the Eastside.
West Seattle
Alki Beach, Puget Sound views, and a small-town feel just a water-taxi ride from downtown. Popular with families wanting space and view.
Green Lake & Wallingford
Craftsman-era homes ringing Green Lake Park, walkable to cafés and highly-rated elementary schools. Classic North Seattle family territory.
Schools
School assignment drives value here.
Boundary lines matter more than city lines. Two homes on the same street can feed different schools, and that difference is priced into the market. We map every offer to the exact school assignment before you write.
Seattle Public Schools
K-12, varies by boundary
Roosevelt High School
AP program, Northeast Seattle
Garfield High School
Historic IB campus, Central
Ballard High School
Maritime academy pathway
Lakeside School (Private)
Grades 5-12, need-blind aid
University Prep (Private)
Grades 6-12, NE Seattle
Market direction
Redfin reported a Seattle median sale price near $879K in May 2026, roughly 2% lower year over year. Demand is strongest in north-end and view neighborhoods.
Days on market
About 10 days on market citywide (Redfin, May 2026). Condos in Belltown and First Hill run materially slower.
Where we see value
North Seattle near light rail stations, plus townhome product in Ballard and Beacon Hill, offer the best entry prices with rental depth.
Lifestyle
Living in Seattle.
Pike Place, Ballard’s Sunday market, the Arboretum, and a restaurant scene that ranges from Din Tai Fung to James Beard kitchens. Ferries put the Olympic Peninsula within a weekend.
Commute
Frequently asked
Seattle Q&A.
Is Seattle more affordable than Bellevue?+
In most cases yes — Seattle's median single-family price runs roughly 30–40% below Bellevue's, though top neighborhoods like Madison Park, Laurelhurst, and Broadmoor rival or exceed Bellevue pricing. Condos are meaningfully cheaper in Seattle across the board.
How do Seattle Public Schools compare to Bellevue SD?+
Seattle Public Schools rates lower on average (6-9/10 by boundary) and uses a choice-based enrollment system that is harder to navigate. Many international families offset this with strong private options — Lakeside, University Prep, Bush, and Seattle Academy are all excellent.
What's the tax situation for Seattle buyers?+
Washington State has no state income tax and no capital gains on real estate primary residence sale. Seattle property tax is ~0.9% of assessed value. There is a real estate excise tax (REET) on sale — the seller pays roughly 1.6–3.5% depending on price tier.
Are Seattle condos a good investment?+
Downtown and Belltown condos softened in 2020–2023, then stabilized in 2024–2025. Well-located high-rises (Escala, Insignia, Nexus, Spire) are trading at meaningful discounts to Bellevue equivalents while rental demand remains strong. Great entry point for investors and international buyers.
Can I bike or walk to work in Seattle?+
Yes — Seattle has North America's most robust urban ferry system, three light rail lines, and dedicated bike infrastructure. Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, and Belltown are all commutable to downtown without a car.
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