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Madison Park

Madison Park

Suburban Neighborhood in Seattle, Washington

King County 98112
Neighborhood Reviews
3.8
$2,443,395 Average Value
$226 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

Around Lake Washington

Madison Park is an affluent Seattle suburb known for its tree-lined streets and sparkling views of Lake Washington. Realtor Deidre Hicks of Berkshire Hathaway has sold almost $20 million worth of property in the Seattle area. “Madison Park and Leschi are both multi-cultural areas,” Deidre says. “The town is home to a lot of young, upper-middle class homeowners who work white collar jobs in fields like technology”. The neighborhood is located just 3 miles away from the coveted Capital Hill area of Seattle.
Flowers bloom in front of a row of homes on 41st Ave E in Madison Park.
Flowers bloom in front of a row of homes on 41st Ave E in Madison Park.
Madison Park is just minutes from University of Washington and downtown Seattle.
Madison Park is just minutes from University of Washington and downtown Seattle.
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Lake front properties and log cabin homes

Houses in Madison Park range in price from $1 to $4 million, with an average property value of $2.2 million. Its common for lakefront properties along Washington Lake to exceed $3 million. These houses offer scenic views and private docks. Properties feature a diverse range of architectural styles, including colonial-revival houses with steeping roofs. Red brick chimneys and log-cabin style ornaments give the houses the signature look of a pacific northwestern home. The neighborhood is lined with mature conifers and grassy front lawns. There are also Tudor and bungalow-style homes available.
Residents enjoy lake and mountain views from condos along the coast in Madison Park
Residents enjoy lake and mountain views from condos along the coast in Madison Park
Many homes have intricate landscaping in Madison Park.
Many homes have intricate landscaping in Madison Park.
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Schools that aren't so mean

For education, parents send their children to McGilvra Elementary School. The school is conveniently located in the neighborhood and scores an A on Niche. Meany Middle School gained its namesake after Edmon Stephen Meany, a professor of Botany and a Washington state legislator during the turn of the century. The school is located fewer than 2 miles from the neighborhood and earns a B-plus rating on Niche. For upper school, Garfield High School teaches 1,675 students and scores an A on Niche.
McGilvra Elementary School provides an excellent education for a better t
McGilvra Elementary School provides an excellent education for a better t
Meany Middle School provides an excellent education for a better tomorrow.
Meany Middle School provides an excellent education for a better tomorrow.
Garfield High School helps students plan for graduation and beyond.
Garfield High School helps students plan for graduation and beyond.
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Madison Park in Madison Park

In Madison Park, residents enjoy an abundance of public greenspace. On warm days, locals enjoying making use of the Park’s athletic fields, playground and swimming beach along Lake Washington. “Lake Washington is the heart of the neighborhood,” Diedre says. “People love to hike the trails around the lake and attend music festivals on Seward Island.” Foster Island is a nature preserve with walking trails that run all the way down to Union Bay. Washington Park Arboretum is famous for 230-acres of arbors and gardens.
During the summer, you can cool off at the swimming area at the beach in Madison Park.
During the summer, you can cool off at the swimming area at the beach in Madison Park.
Families explore the concrete sculptures found throughout Madison Park.
Families explore the concrete sculptures found throughout Madison Park.
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Shopping on East Madison Street

Lined with locally owned and operated shops, restaurants and businesses, East Madison Street provides residents access to a wide array of essential amenities. Restaurants here include the Independent Pizzeria, which is a women-owned pizza shop that serves wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas. Located right next door is Hanok, a Korean restaurant with classic grilled meat dishes served with rice and sides like kimchi. Scoop Du Jour is known for their freshly made waffle cones and sweet treats.
Browse at Martha & Harris Flowers and Gifts on E Madison Street in Madison Park.
Browse at Martha & Harris Flowers and Gifts on E Madison Street in Madison Park.
Shop and relax at a variety of retailers on E Madison St in Madison Park
Shop and relax at a variety of retailers on E Madison St in Madison Park
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Transportation

East Madison Street cuts through the neighborhood and features a public bus system. U.S. route 520 runs along the northern border of the neighborhood and is a major transportation hub. Lake Washington also has boating, and many of the houses and buildings along the lake feature docks.
Madison Park offers public transportation making getting around a breeze.
Madison Park offers public transportation making getting around a breeze.
Madison Park Beach is the perfect spot to walk your dog.
Madison Park Beach is the perfect spot to walk your dog.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

34 min drive

Bus

E Madison St & 39th Ave E

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E Madison St & 41st Ave E

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E Madison St & 36th Ave E

Bus

42nd Ave E & E Lynn St

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42nd Ave E & E Madison St

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43rd Ave E & E Blaine St

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43rd Ave E & E Madison St

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 5 Reviews
3.0 Niche User
7/21/2016 Niche Review
Outside of the occasional homeless person, I wouldn't say crime is a huge issue in Madison Park
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Madison Park US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Madison Park Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$445,700
Median Sale Price
$408,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$399,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$547,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$599,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
85
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$226

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,367
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,082
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,668
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,296
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
708
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
360
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,865
Median Age
48
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.9%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$189,534
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$195,350

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
84.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
42.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
8''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

30 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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