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Minor

Minor

$867,485 Average Value
$588 Average Price per Sq Ft
31 Homes For Sale

Minor, a college neighborhood

Homebuyers are drawn to Minor for its walkable access to diverse dining, a thriving community center and multiple public greenspaces. Residents can also access professional sporting events and museums throughout the city via foot travel, light rail and car. “The area, commonly referred to as Central District, is within proximity to restaurants, shops and nightlife around that area and Capitol Hill. It is also within easy access to Downtown Seattle, making it close to a number of employers,” says Realtor Adrian Chu, who sells houses in the Minor with Specialty Real Estate Group. Seattle University is located within Minor. The private Jesuit school has about 4,300 undergraduates and 2,750 postgraduates. Some residents work at the Swedish Hospital – First Hill Campus bordering the community.

Turn-of-the-century houses and newer builds

“The most recent figure for average days on the market in that zip code is 11 days,” Chu says. Homebuyers can purchase a one-bedroom early-2000s condo for between $375,000 and $425,000. A three-bedroom turn-of-the-century bungalow sells for between $740,000 and $1.1 million. Assessors value four-bedroom early 20th-century Arts and Crafts-style homes at between $1 million and $1.5 million. Minor is near other sought-after neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Madrona. “Home prices are slightly lower compared to Capitol Hill and Madrona but higher than other areas south of it,” Chu says.

Contemporary condo
Contemporary condo
Rows of bungalows In the Minor neighborhood.
Rows of bungalows In the Minor neighborhood.
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Public schools within walking distance

Many local children attend Bailey Gatzert Elementary School, which has an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a C-plus Niche rating. Students at the Seattle World School are 15% proficient in reading and math. The school serves grades middle and high school students and has a C-minus Niche rating. Teens often move on to O’Dea High School, which has a 100% graduation rate and an A Niche rating. All schools are accessible via sidewalk.

Seattle World School Entrance.
Seattle World School Entrance.
Seattle World School is located in Seattle's Minor neighborhood.
Seattle World School is located in Seattle's Minor neighborhood.
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Local restaurants and bars

Residents can walk to the area’s shopping and dining locations. Many locals start their days at Bequest Coffee on East Madison Street. Otherworld sells fine wines. People eat steak fajitas and refried beans at El Gallito. On East Jefferson Street, folks scoop up meat and vegetable stews with injera bread at Zobel Ethiopian Cuisine. Nearby, L’Oursin serves dishes like steak tartare and gnocchi Parisienne. Folks shop for their own cooking ingredients at the Trader Joe’s on East Madison Street. People visit Cennamo Woodwinds on 22nd Avenue to have their musical instruments repaired. Some residents visit restaurants and bars in the Capitol Hill neighborhood to the north. The Stumbling Monk is one of the neighborhood’s most popular bars for its Belgian beer.

The L'Oursin restaurant has a selection of wines to choose from.
The L'Oursin restaurant has a selection of wines to choose from.
Broadcast Coffee is a community hub in Seattle's Minor neighborhood.
Broadcast Coffee is a community hub in Seattle's Minor neighborhood.
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A YMCA, a community center and professional entertainment

The Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute on 17th Avenue South hosts events such as musical performances and readings celebrating the art and culture of the Black diaspora. There is a YMCA on 23rd Avenue where locals exercise, swim and practice yoga. Garfield Community Center on Cherry Street offers programs such as knitting clubs, after-school hangouts and hip-hop spin classes for young children and teens. Residents visit the Central Cinema on 21st Avenue to watch films while eating pizza and drinking draft beer. They drive 2 ½ miles southwest to see the Mariners play at T-Mobile Park or the Seahawks play at Lumen Field. Folks go a mile west of Minor to the Frye Art Museum to view modern and contemporary works by artists like Franz Von Lenbach, Christina Quarles and Cauleen Smith. The Paramount Theatre, which is 1 ½ miles to Minor’s northwest, hosts comedians like Jim Gaffigan and Jon Batiste.

Aerial shot of the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute.
Aerial shot of the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute.
Central Cinema in the Minor neighborhood.
Central Cinema in the Minor neighborhood.
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Greenspaces for athletics and gardening

Community members garden at Horiuchi Park on Boren Avenue. Residents visit Garfield Playfield to play softball, football and tennis. The park also allows visitors to barbecue. The Japanese American Remembrance Garden on 12th Avenue memorializes Japanese Americans imprisoned in internment camps during World War II.

Spruce Street Mini Park playground.
Spruce Street Mini Park playground.
Hotiuchi Park
Hotiuchi Park
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Getting around Minor and Seattle

Public bus stops are on East Madison Street, East Union Street, Yesler Way and East Jefferson Street. Residents catch the light rail at the intersection of 14th Avenue and Washington Street to get around Seattle. People travel 1 ½ miles west to Downtown Seattle via East Jefferson Street. They drive 34 miles south to Downtown Tacoma via Interstate 5.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

25 min drive

Bus

E Jefferson St & 23rd Ave

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12th Ave & E Terrace St

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E Union St & 18th Ave

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E Madison St & 22nd Ave E

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E Yesler Way & 14th Ave

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23rd Ave & E Cherry St

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E Jefferson St & 15th Ave

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Minor US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 7 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Minor Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$825,000
Median Sale Price
$819,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$885,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$862,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$545,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
143
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$588

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,400
Number of Homes for Sale
31
Median Year Built
1985
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,685
Below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,533
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
997
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
631
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
530
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484

Open Houses

  • Friday, Jan 30
    4:30 - 6pm

    1913 E Spruce St, Seattle, WA 98122

    $759,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,520 Sq Ft
    • 1913 E Spruce St
    • New 1 day ago

    A refreshed take on a classic Seattle craftsman—bright, flexible, and move-in ready. High ceilings and large windows fill the main floor with light. Recent updates include new kitchen appliances, carpet, and updated bathroom and light fixtures. Upstairs offers two spacious bedrooms and two baths, with one bedroom easily reconfigured into two. Enjoy a fully fenced yard, basement storage, attached

    Alex Fotouhi Lake & Company

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  • Saturday, Jan 31
    12 - 3pm

    814 14th Ave Unit C, Seattle, WA 98122

    $1,148,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,852 Sq Ft
    • 814 14th Ave
    • Unit C
    • New 7 days ago

    Welcome to this Stunning Stand-Alone (no attached walls) City view home in a small community of 3 residences, built by DEP Homes. Windows on all sides offer tons of light. The entry floor offers a Guest suite with its own exterior door, giving you lots of options: ready for additional income when desired, house your guests in their private suite, work from home or use as a great 3rd bedroom/media

    Corey Patt Coldwell Banker Bain

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  • Saturday, Jan 31
    2 - 4pm

    723 18th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

    $897,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,653 Sq Ft
    • 723 18th Ave
    • New 14 days ago

    Stylish. Sustainable. Exceptionally Located. Modern, stylish, and Built Green—this stand alone home is part of a boutique 5-home community located in Seattle’s Cherry Hill. Designed for entertaining, it offers 3 bedrooms, sleek finishes, and a large & open-concept layout that connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Host gatherings on the rooftop deck with city skyline views. The spacious

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
18,826
Median Age
33
Population Density
38 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.3%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$105,185
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$140,312

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.3%
College Graduates
70.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

71 / 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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