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Residential area with access to retail and recreation
Madison Valley is a centrally located neighborhood, with Lake Washington less than a mile to the east and Downtown Seattle and Puget Sound both about 2 miles west. Single-family homes are lined along gridded streets dotted with parks and within walking distance of shops and restaurants. “Madison Valley highlights convenience and lifestyle,” says Real Estate Broker Kara Mumma with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, who has over 5 years of experience. “You have this great balance of city living, while also having an outdoor escape and residential feel within this one pocket. It’s the best of all worlds.”
Madison Valley sits just south of Montlake and the University of Washington.
Younger Madison Valley residents can rush to the playground at the Washington Park Playfield.
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Newer townhouses and single-family homes from the 1900s
The neighborhood’s residential streets are dense, with tall trees and natural vegetation growing between houses. Most properties come with street parking, though some areas have alleyways too. Cape Cods without dormer windows are a common housing type, alongside saltbox houses with multiple levels. These homes were built in the early 1900s to 1940s and span 1,400 to 2,000 square feet. Traditional single-story homes and Craftsman bungalows in the neighborhood have similar ages and sizes. Prices range between $800,000 and $1.5 million.
Multi-story Craftsman homes with geometric features and front porches are another housing type, though these are built between the 1980s and 2020s. These properties cost $975,000 to $2.3 million for 1,600 to 3,200 square feet.
Attached townhouses are also common in the area. “You have a lot of infills in the neighborhood because of how convenient it is. So, you’re seeing a lot of new townhouse developments,” Mumma says. Most units have balconies and tucked-in garages, and some share modern designs depending on when they were built. These go for $575,000 to $925,000.
Older homes built in the early 1900s to 1940s are a common sight throughout Madison Valley.
Attached townhouses more recently built in Madison Valley can range from $575k to $925k.
Larger Craftsman homes are among the many home styles found throughout the Madison Valley.
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Local shops and restaurants on Madison Street
Madison Valley’s business district is located along East Madison Street and has dozens of small businesses and local restaurants. “It’s known for being boutique-y, so you don’t see many big store names, but it gives it a nice community feel,” Mumma says. Seu Flowers sells home goods, and Kitchen & Market is the area’s grocery store. A Safeway is located directly southwest of the neighborhood too. Restaurants along the Madison Street corridor include Cafe Flora, an upscale vegetarian bistro, and Pagliacci Pizza, with casual take-out options. Kamp Social House specializes in fresh cuisine made with local, organic ingredients.
Downtown Seattle is about 2 miles west with a wider selection of retail and restaurants. Pike Street is lined with big-box stores like Target and Ross. There’s also the Pacific Place shopping mall in Westlake Center with national retailers such as Nordstrom and Sephora.
Kitchen & Market features many specialty groceries and freshly made meals to go.
Pagliacci Pizza serves up freshly made pizzas and is a popular spot in Madison Valley.
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Washington’s parks, arboretums and lakes
Multiple parks are interspersed between homes and commercial spaces in the neighborhood. Prentis I. Frazier Park has a playground and basketball court, while Julia Lee’s Park is more of an Italianate Garden with concrete pathways. Directly north of the neighborhood is the Washington Park Arboretum. The 230-acre preserve is broken into dozens of smaller gardens. The Seattle Japanese Garden bleeds into Madison Valley and has gravel pathways winding past a koi pond, waterfall and teahouse. “There are multiple routes throughout – you can go on a new trail, and it’s a different experience every time. It’s great for those who enjoy morning walks,” Mumma says. It is one of the only gardens that requires admission. The Washington Park Playfield is farther south and has an athletic turf field for soccer, lacrosse and football.
About a mile north of the neighborhood is Madison Park Beach, which sits along the sandy shoreline of Lake Washington. Swimming is allowed in the summer when lifeguards are on patrol. Other areas along Lake Washington allow for fishing and boating.
Madison Valley residents find calmness and a connection to nature at the Japanese Garden.
Frazier Park is a popular park for younger residents in the area.
The annual Interlaken Icicle Dash 5K and 10K take place in Interlaken Park in the winter.
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High-rated Seattle schools with quality programs
Children living in Madison Valley can enroll at Seattle Public Schools, which provides open enrollment school choice. McGilvra Elementary earns an A grade from Niche and provides after-school childcare. From there, students can attend Meany Middle School, which has a B. Garfield High School receives an A grade and offers over 60 student clubs and activities, including a robotics and marine & scuba club.
The University of Washington’s Seattle campus is roughly 3 miles northwest of the neighborhood. The 700-acre campus sits across the Montlake Bridge and is home to over 33,000 undergrads.
Earning an A grade from Niche, McGolvra Elementary serves the younger students in the area.
Meany Middle School earns a B from Niche and serves students in the Seattle, WA area.
Garfield High School garners an A grade from Niche and serves the older students in Seattle.
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Navigating Madison Valley by bike, bus or car
Madison Valley’s gridded streets and sidewalks create a walkable and cyclist-friendly community. East Madison Street is the area’s main thoroughfare and has multiple Puget Sound Transit bus stops. There are also a handful of stops along 23rd and 24th avenues. “It’s really easy to get around. If you work in downtown Seattle, you can just hop on a bus,” Mumma says. Access to Interstate 5 is about 2 miles east, and the neighborhood is almost 3 miles from the Seattle Ferry service across Puget Sound. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, known as SeaTac, is roughly 16 miles away.
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