SeaTac is a beacon for convenience. This city calls first-time homeowners to a convenient location south of Seattle with plenty of commuter routes to distinguished workplaces. Airplanes take off and land at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), an employment center in King County surrounded by retail, restaurants and SeaTac neighborhoods. "SeaTac's affordability draws attention, and the central location makes it easy to get where you're going," says Brian Truman, a Seattle local and Realtor at John L. Scott Real Estate-Westwood. "It's a great place for first-time homebuyers."
Seatac airport is a major convenience for Seatac residents.
In some areas of the Riverfront neighborhood are newly developed with common build.
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Working at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the largest employment center in the city and the fifth largest in King County. Those living in SeaTac can reach technology employers, such as Amazon, Boeing and Microsoft. St. Anne Hospital provides healthcare about 4 miles west in Burien. “People can still live and work in Seattle,” says Justine Markham, Property Manager at Abbey Ridge Apartment Homes. “Many residents work at the airport, but people can drop down the hill and go to Amazon or Boeing. It’s a good place to be.”
Central Renton neighborhood offers residents a small municipal airport.
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the largest employment center in the city of Seatac.
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Eclectic with desirable neighborhoods at a lower price
SeaTac offers an eclectic layout with urban and suburban neighborhoods. Angle Lake Shore Acres is a lakeside community with waterfront views, a shoreline and boat access. Riverton Heights is another neighborhood with popular parks and restaurants. The housing stock features Craftsman, traditional and ranch-style homes. Citywide, the median single-family price is $585,000. This compares to the Seattle median of $950,000 and the U.S. median of $406,000. SeaTac residents may encounter more noise than usual. "You get a tradeoff. With the price, you may have more noise from airplanes, light rail and the freeway. Eventually, it fades into the background," Truman says.
Homes facing Mt.Rainier on Angle Lake in Seatac.
This beautiful craftsman home sits on a lake in Seatac.
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Heading to the Westfield Southcenter Mall
Shopping plazas are about 3 miles east in Tukwila, with department stores and shops near Westfield Southcenter, a mall with over 200 retailers. SeaTac has diverse cuisines, such as Japanese, Thai, and Somalian restaurants. Safeway is the local supermarket, although convenience stores are easily accessible. “We’re close to the Southcenter Mall, all sorts of small businesses and specialty restaurants. We have just about anything you could ask for,” Markham says.
Safeway provides Seatac residents their grocery needs.
Westfield Southcenter mall is a major retailing hub close to Seatac.
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Highline schools with a B-minus grade and dual language courses
The Highline School District earns a B-minus grade and serves about 18,000 students. It is also among the most diverse districts in Washington, with 18 elementary schools, five middle schools and four high schools. Students can apply to one of eight choice schools based on their interests and learning requirements. The district’s dual language program offers English, Spanish or Vietnamese lessons.
Highline High School located in the Seattle Tacoma Airport neighborhood of Washington.
Glacier Middle School serves the residents of Seatac among others.
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Botanical Gardens and the Des Moines Creek Trail
Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden offers a walk through landscaped Japanese gardens with streams, waterfalls and colorful flowers. The Grandview Off-Leash Dog Park offers dog-friendly trails with stunning views of Mount Rainier. Kids head to the Valley Ridge Community Center to play baseball, soccer or tennis. The Des Moines Creek Trail is a 2-mile paved path through a forest, ending at Des Moines Beach on the Puget Sound.
Residents in can enjoy a game of pickleball at the Sea-Tac Community Center.
Visit the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden right next door to the community center.
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Commuter haven with light rail and the King County Metro
SeaTac is a haven for commuters. Downtown Seattle is only about 15 miles north on Interstate 5, while Tacoma is roughly 22 miles south. Traffic can be a challenge for those commuting north. As a result, the Sound Transit light rail has an airport station and another station adjacent to Angle Lake Shore Acres. The King County Metro provides bus service to the area. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport offers flights to worldwide destinations.
Seatte is 15 miles north of Seatac via I-5.
Downtown Tacoma is about roughly 25 miles south of Seatac.
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Decreasing crime rates in King County and a steady winter mist
In 2023, violent crime in Seattle dropped by 7%, while property crime decreased by 17%. While there are reports of increasing crime rates in some areas, SeaTac typically experiences less crime than surrounding cities, such as Kent and Renton, according to the CAP Index. Crime that does occur is concentrated west of the airport.
There are four seasons here, but this temperate climate's notable attributes are warm, dry summers and cool winters that bring rainfall with a steady mist.
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