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North Beacon Hill

North Beacon Hill

3.6
$821,964 Average Value
$496 Average Price per Sq Ft
45 Homes For Sale

There's a lot going on in and around North Beacon Hill

North Beacon Hill is a southeast Seattle neighborhood with views of the city skyline and Mount Rainier. There's a mix of renters and owners, and prices are higher than in some nearby areas. The cultural scene and varied dining options along Beacon Avenue reflect diversity and community focus. The International District and SoDo are nearby, and it's only a few miles to Downtown Seattle.

North Beacon Hill locals can shop for local traditional Mexican crafts during Cinco de Mayo.
North Beacon Hill locals can shop for local traditional Mexican crafts during Cinco de Mayo.
North Beacon Hill's public library is conveniently located near shopping and dining.
North Beacon Hill's public library is conveniently located near shopping and dining.
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The central location can have an influence on home prices

This area is a small part of Beacon Hill, but it stands out. "When people think of Beacon Hill, they often think of North Beacon Hill. It's kind of its own world," says Sarah Rudinoff, a broker at Windermere Real Estate. "Because of centrality, walkability, and nearby downtown and Capitol Hill, it's much more expensive. A lot of people are priced out of North Beacon Hill." Prices are in the high $200,000s for older, modestly sized condos, while midrange examples include early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows and midcentury ranch-style homes. Newer condos, townhouses and spacious single-family homes are at the high end, maxing out around $1.5 million. The median sales price is about $700,000. Apartments make up nearly half of the housing stock.

Walkable North Beacon Hill has quiet neighborhood streets.
Walkable North Beacon Hill has quiet neighborhood streets.
Smaller bungalows can be found in the North Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle.
Smaller bungalows can be found in the North Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle.
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You can walk places or take public transit if you don't want to drive

You can live comfortably in North Beacon Hill without owning a car. Many key spots are within walking and biking distance. Metro bus stops are throughout the neighborhood, and Beacon Hill Station has Link light rail.

  • Stadiums Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park are a couple of miles west.
  • Interstates 5 and 90 converge to the north, giving drivers convenience.
  • The Harborview Medical Center, part of the University of Washington, is several miles north.
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 10 miles south and is accessible by bus and light rail

Community parks offer various features, sports facilities and festival

Jefferson Park includes a community center, a public golf course, trails, athletic fields, tennis and pickleball courts and a seasonal wading pool. "It was designed by the Olmstead brothers, who also designed Central Park. It has one of the best views of downtown and sunsets," Rudinoff says. North Beacon Hill features a variety of outdoor features and events:

  • Jefferson Park: May Bloom Music Festival & Open House in the food forest and the Beacon Hill Festival in June
  • Dr. Jose Rizal Park: an off-leash dog area, playground, amphitheater and a jazz festival in August
  • Beacon Hill Playfield sports: soccer, softball, and basketball facilities among options
  • For green thumbs: nearby Beacon Bluff P-Patch community garden with more than a dozen plots
  • Area perks: Chief Sealth Trail connects neighborhoods, and Lake Washington beaches are a couple of miles east

North Beacon Hill has a variety of outdoor amenities.
North Beacon Hill has a variety of outdoor amenities.
Among Jefferson Park's highlights are a public golf course and driving range.
Among Jefferson Park's highlights are a public golf course and driving range.
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A diverse food scene with restaurants you can walk to on Beacon Avenue

A vibrant food scene is paired with walkability. "Beacon Avenue itself is populated by wonderful, diverse and very distinct restaurants," Rudinoff says, adding that the cost of operating a business here may be less prohibitive. "It's not as expensive as, say, opening a restaurant in Capitol Hill." She recommends Milk Drunk for "all sorts of flavors of soft serve and wonderful fried chicken sandwiches."
Musang, another favorite, serves Filipino comfort food in a cozy Craftsman house. Bar del Corso is known for its Neapolitan-style pizza, The Station offers coffee and a vegan-friendly menu, and Homer specializes in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern family-style dining. While there isn't a nightlife scene like you'd find in neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, North Beacon Hill restaurants, bars and spots like Perihelion Brewery and wine shop Little Thing have evening hours.

Homer specializes in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern family-style dining.
Homer specializes in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern family-style dining.
The Station is a popular local coffee shop at the heart of the North Beacon Hill neighborhood.
The Station is a popular local coffee shop at the heart of the North Beacon Hill neighborhood.
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A focus on locally owned businesses, big-brand stores are nearby

Independently owned businesses include Urban Feed & Garden, a pet and garden shop. Day Moon Press, a letterpress and print shop, participates in the South End Public Market, a pop-up event hosted by the nonprofit Beacon Arts. Hilltop Red Apple Market has groceries close to home, and for a QFC, Mekong Rainier Supermarket and national-brand stores, like Lowe's, people head east to Rainier Avenue.

MeKong Asian Market on Rainier Avenue serves the North Beacon Hill and Georgetown neighborhoods.
MeKong Asian Market on Rainier Avenue serves the North Beacon Hill and Georgetown neighborhoods.
Check out all the amazing stuff at the Beacon Arts Street Fairs in Beacon Hill, Seattle.
Check out all the amazing stuff at the Beacon Arts Street Fairs in Beacon Hill, Seattle.
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Top- and highly ranked schools in the Seattle Public Schools district

The Seattle Public Schools district serves the area, and the designated schools have top-level or high rankings. Kimball Elementary School is assigned to much of the area south of Bayview Street. Beacon Hill International Elementary, toward the north, offers dual-language immersion programs in Spanish and Mandarin. Mercer International Middle School covers most of the neighborhood, and Washington Middle School takes a smaller portion. Franklin High School, housed in a restored Neoclassical-style building, is considered a Seattle landmark. The district has school choice and in- and out-of-district transfers.

Beacon Hill International Elementary School has dual-language immersion programs.
Beacon Hill International Elementary School has dual-language immersion programs.
Washington Middle School students have won several
statewide math competitions in recent years.
Washington Middle School students have won several statewide math competitions in recent years.
Franklin High School serves the area's older students.
Franklin High School serves the area's older students.
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Veterans visit for healthcare, and people ask about the Pacific Tower

Many people visit the area for care at the Seattle VA Medical Center, which offers primary care and specialty medical services for veterans. The Pacific Tower, a historic Art Deco building perched on Beacon Hill, once housed Amazon's headquarters. "It's an imposing structure visible from much of the city. It looks like an evil villain's lair from a movie. Everyone asks about it," says Jim Pullin, managing broker at Skyline Properties.

Built in 1932, the Pacific Tower is a notable landmark.
Built in 1932, the Pacific Tower is a notable landmark.
North Beacon Hill is appropriately named after the hill that the neighborhood settles on.
North Beacon Hill is appropriately named after the hill that the neighborhood settles on.
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Transit

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

22 min drive

Subway

Beacon Hill

Subway

Mount Baker

Bus

12th Ave S & S Massachusetts St

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Beacon Ave S & S Lander St

Bus

Beacon Ave S & S Bayview St

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Rainier Ave S & S State St

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Beacon Ave S & Jefferson Golf Course

Bus

S Massachusetts St & 14th Ave S

Bus

15th Ave S & S Hanford St

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 4 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
5/13/2016 Niche Review
Seattle is one of the best cities to live in. It is not very hard to find a job, specially if one has a college degree. I plan to move out for some years so that I can explore the world but one I come back to the US, I would not doubt come back to Seattle. Even though traffic is terrible, public transportation is improving and making it easier to go from downtown to the suburbs or outside the city limits.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North Beacon Hill US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
3,376
Number of Homes for Sale
45
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
4.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,685
Below the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,513
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
990
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
693
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
17
Median Rent
$3,395
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,790
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$4,495
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,198
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$4,100
Median Condo Rent
$2,300
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,300

Demographics

Total Population
14,982
Median Age
39
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$108,103
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$141,504

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
56.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.6%
% Population in Labor Force
76%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Very walkable

Walkability®

80 / 100

Strong public transit

Transit®

80 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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