$741,260Average Value$480Average Price per Sq Ft21Homes For Sale
Dunlap is a small community by Rainier Beach on Lake Washington
Nestled along scenic Lake Washington, Dunlap offers spacious homes and tons of outdoor recreation, with parks and lakes at your fingertips. This small community has a lakeside location above Rainier Beach. Much of Dunlap is residential, with single-family homes and towering trees lining the roads. Cul-de-sacs are common and provide some quietness off the beaten path.
Lakeside homes with private docks line Lake Washington near Dunlap.
Cul-de-sacs and colorful homes are common across Dunlap's streets.
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Craftsmans, midcentury modern homes, condos and some rentals
Most of the properties in the neighborhood are available to buy, but there are a few rental properties and apartments. Single-family homes often sit on spacious lots, with varying architectural styles ranging from midcentury modern homes to Craftsman houses and more. Prices range from $460,000 to $1.1 million. Condominium units in the neighborhood provide unparalleled lake views and range from $300,000 to $580,000.
A picket fence frames a classic home on a quiet Dunlap street.
Colorful bungalows are common on Dunlap side streets.
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Students may enroll in the Seattle Public Schools district
There are several public schools within the neighborhood that are part of the Seattle Public Schools district. Many students will be able to walk to class if they attend Dunlap Elementary School, which is located in the heart of the neighborhood. Dunlap is a B-rated school, according to Niche, boasting a 10-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. Aki Kurose Middle School has receives a B-minus. Rainier Beach High School, with a B ranking, offers students a rigorous curriculum, which can include International Baccalaureate classes.
Dunlap Elementary sits in the heart of the Dunlap neighborhood.
Aki Kurose Middle School serves students near Rainier Beach and Dunlap.
Rainier Beach High School offers a rigorous curriculum with IB classes.
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Recreational spots include lakefront parks and a pool
There are plenty of spaces around for outdoor recreation. Located across from the community center, Rainier Beach Playfield is an expansive outdoor area that features a playground, tennis and pickleball courts and athletic fields. The Rainier Beach Pool is an indoor facility that offers various aquatics programs and lessons for people of all ages. Residents looking for outdoor fun near the water are also minutes away from the shores of Lake Washington, where there are several lakefront parks, including Be’er Sheva Park and Pritchard Island Beach.
Rainier Beach Playfield has a playground, courts, and open fields.
Be'er Sheva Park is a lakefront green space on Lake Washington near Rainier Beach.
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Places to pick up groceries or sample international cuisines
Many of the neighborhood’s shops and dining will be along Rainier Avenue. Dunlap is home to some of the most diverse eateries in the area, including Ethiopian fare at Capri or Sunset Café to barbecue pork buns at Umami Kushi. If you want East African cuisine, you can dine at Qeerroo Restaurant or Mama Sambusa. There are several fast food options around as well if you want a meal on the go. Need groceries for tonight’s dinner? You can head to Safeway for fresh produce and baked goods and there are also several mini markets parsed throughout the neighborhood.
Bus service and convenient proximity to the interstate
Dunlap is conveniently located minutes from Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Downtown Seattle. There is ample public transportation around as well, including several stops along Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
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Either you inhabit the ritzy houses near Lake Washington, or the run-down projects. Hard to find affordable, in-between housing.
4.0Niche User
3/22/2016Niche Review
It's a pet friendly enviroment in this area. You can see people walking their pets anywhere on the streets. There are a lot of events going on in this area. It's just you don't know when and where
3.0Niche User
1/27/2015Niche Review
There are some events but not many.
5.0Niche User
6/16/2014Niche Review
Rainier Beach is right up to Lake Washington. Many small neighborhood parks and swimming areas, and only 2 miles away from Seward Park, a large and beautiful place.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Dunlap
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
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Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dunlap Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dunlap, Seattle sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Dunlap, Seattle over the last 12 months is $633,750, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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