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North Beach is a low-key but coveted neighborhood by Puget Sound
North Beach, in northwest Seattle, has views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. Plenty of trees and custom landscaping enhance home sites along the hilly streets, which are quiet and walkable, though lacking sidewalks. North Beach has its share of luxury homes, but it's considered a bit more casual and low-key than adjacent Blue Ridge, which has a homeowners association. Access to the namesake beach is based on North Beach Club membership.
The North Beach neighborhood is by Puget Sound in northwest Seattle.
North Beach is a private beach for North Beach Club members.
Boat owners can dock their boats at one of the nearby marinas.
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North Beach Elementary, one of the top-rated area schools, is open
Highly rated North Beach Elementary School is within walking distance for many students. A Seattle Public Schools district proposal to close the school for budgetary reasons was withdrawn in 2024.
Other highly rated schools include Whitman Middle School and Edward S. Ingraham High School, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Ballard High School covers a small section west of 28th Avenue Northwest and adjoining areas. The district also offers school choice options by application.
North Beach Elementary school is highly rated.
Whitman Middle School is among the highly rated public schools in the area.
Some addresses may be assigned to Ballard High School, but most correspond with Ingraham High.
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Doable downtown commute, buses and nearby access to light rail
Main thoroughfares include 15th Avenue Southwest and state Route 99 (Aurora Avenue North). It’s about 9 miles to Downtown Seattle, a trip of about 18 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic. You can catch a King County Metro bus from stops on Northwest 85th Street. For Sound Transit Link light rail, head about 5 miles to Northgate Station, which has free parking.
Deeded beach access and the North Beach Club
North Beach has a private, gated entrance operated by key fobs belonging to North Beach Club members. The private club has annual dues but is not a homeowners association; it is a group defined by geographic boundaries. Michelle Rosenthal, president of the club, explains that the land that makes up the beach is deeded to about 100 homes. "Those are the members, and those homes will always be eligible for access to the beach." There also are associate members within designated boundaries outside the deeded area.
The North Beach Club hosts two or three yearly events, including a summer picnic and a block party during National Night Out. Additionally, Argosy Cruises' Christmas Ship Festival sails out of Shilshole Marina decked out in lights and with an on-board choir, on its way to visit dozens of waterfront communities. “They stop at North Beach. Some people go out and make bonfires; we put together s'mores,” Rosenthal says.
Enjoy the shoreline with North Beach's tides, sights and sounds
Club members might time their visit to the beach depending on the tides. "It's like sand flats; the tide goes way out, as opposed to the water being right up the train tracks and the rock wall. Families go down there with their coolers and umbrellas, and the kids play,” says Jim Jarvie, a board member and past president of North Beach Club.
There are many sights from North Beach's shore. "You can see paddle boarders and ships, sometimes whales, or the Coast Guard doing practice rescues," Rosenthal says. "People will suddenly hear what sounds like a party and realize it's a 6,000-person cruise ship off the coast."
Popular sites like Golden Gardens Park, Carkeek Park and a playfield
People in the area enjoy access to other nearby beaches, trails and athletic amenities.
Golden Gardens Park: a sandy beach popular for volleyball and sunset views
Carkeek Park: over 200 acres with trails, a beach, learning center and protected salmon run
North Beach Park and Natural Area: inland with a forested ravine and walking trails
Soundview Playfield: a playground, sports fields, wading pool and courts for tennis and pickleball
"During low tide, you can walk from Golden Gardens to Carkeek Park and experience the wildlife," Jarvie says. "There are crabs … and we have geoducks — the huge clams — you can see their necks sticking out of the sand.”
Carkeek Park is beside the beautiful Puget Sound.
Carkeek Park has a sandy beach on the Sound.
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The median price for single-family homes is about $1 million
Homes date from the 1920s to the 2020s and styles run the gamut, from Tudor and Spanish Revivals, to midcentury ramblers and contemporaries. Pricing varies.
Single-family home sales median price is about $1 million.
Older cottages under 900 square feet start in the $600,000s.
Houses blocks from the shore can go into the $2 millions.
Median price for 21st-century townhouses is under $900,000.
Changes to state zoning laws allow for parcels to include multiple residences, such as accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Although this applies to North Beach, unlike some Seattle neighborhoods, it has not been targeted as a growth hub. Anyone building an additional dwelling must follow rules, including those related to setbacks, square footage and spacing.
North Beach has some striking, modern-style homes.
Some North Beach homes are spacious and include driveways and multicar garages.
A lime green cottage with a landscaped yard stands out in North Beach.
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Swansons Nursery, Blue Ridge Coffee, plus more businesses within miles
Swansons Nursery on 15th Avenue SW, part of the neighborhood for 100 years, has gardening goods and a café. Blue Ridge Coffee opened in early 2026. “You get that small-town/village feel with local cafes, peaceful tree-lined streets and a strong, closely-knit neighborhood where neighbors truly do look out for one another,” says Chris Bierrum, real estate broker at Real Broker LLC.
Other stores and restaurants are within a couple of miles. In addition to specialty shops, Ballard has a Trader Joe's and a Sunday farmers market.
Grab a delicious salmon BLT at Swansons Nursery's cafe.
Caffe Fiore on NW 85th Street is a great place to hang out and enjoy the afternoon.
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One of the most beautiful places to live in Seattle, and an amazing neighborhood to have grown up in. The community is close and there are so many ways to meet your neighbors, from events to shared amenities (e.g. the pool). It's extremely safe, too, and very family-oriented.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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North Beach Demographics and Home Trends
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