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Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market

Neighborhood in Seattle, Washington

King County 98101, 98121
$1,144,085 Average Value
1st Avenue
1st Avenue

Pike Place Market: the soul of Seattle

When visitors come to Seattle, the world-famous Pike Place Market is often on their checklist. From the fish flying about at Pike Place Fish Market to the location of the first-ever Starbucks to the oddity that is a 50-foot-long wall of chewed gum known as The Gum Wall, the neighborhood has a feel that is Seattle to the core. But this isn’t just a place for tourists to get a quick glimpse of The Emerald City. Many Seattle residents choose to make the Pike Place Market neighborhood their home for the same reason visitors flock here – there is no place quite like it. From the vibes to the views of Elliot Bay, “Pike Place Market feels very Seattle,” says Brooke Kavieff, a Seattle-area real estate broker.

A diverse array of local shopping and dining options

Pike Place Market has been a Seattle staple since its founding in 1907. Photogenic fishmongers fling fresh catches, while florists offer shoppers a far more pleasant bouquet of scents elsewhere in the marketplace. Neighborhood residents also take advantage of a wide array of fresh produce options. Shoppers can find just about anything they can think of in this maze of century-old shops and stalls, from bookstores like BLMF Literary Saloon to art and jewelry shops like Raven’s Nest Treasure. “You can get anything from incense to vitamins to fresh fish. It’s very eclectic,” says James Stroupe, founding director of Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. Dining options are plentiful in and around the Market. Piroshky Piroshky is a Russian bakery offering more than 20 varieties of traditional stuffed baked buns both savory and sweet. The Pink Door is one of Seattle’s most unique dining options – an upscale Italian restaurant with live burlesque and trapeze shows. Beecher’s Handmade Cheese brings a crowd for its mac and cheese. And, of course, there are restaurants serving locally caught seafood along this waterfront stretch. Lowell’s Restaurant uses three floors to take advantage of Elliot Bay’s views while serving seafood dishes from breakfast until dinner. Pike Place Market is a vibrant neighborhood for nightlife. Brewpubs like Pike Brewing Company and Seattle Beer Co. are located here. There is also a unique mix of bars and pubs, such as Brit-inspired White Horse Tavern and eclectic cocktail bar Radiator Whiskey, which serves unique meat dishes like fried pig ears. And the neighborhood that birthed Starbucks is naturally home to coffee shops on nearly every corner.
Iconic Pike Place Market sign
Iconic Pike Place Market sign
Multi-level retail and restaurants at Pike Place Market
Multi-level retail and restaurants at Pike Place Market
Rachel the piggy bank at Pike Place Market
Rachel the piggy bank at Pike Place Market
Piroshky Piroshky bakery
Piroshky Piroshky bakery
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Luxury condos with Elliot Bay views

The 2019 demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct – a double-decker highway moved underground – has increased the demand to live in the neighborhood now that condos offer an unobstructed view of Elliot Bay. “It was a million-dollar view only when people drove their car,” Stroupe said. That has changed, and the price tag for condos located in modern high-rises reflects that. Condos have sold from $325,000 to $4,450,000 with a median price of $729,000.
A mix of new condominiums and commercial buildings
A mix of new condominiums and commercial buildings
Pike Place street looking south
Pike Place street looking south
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Top Seattle performance venues nearby

Iconic performance venues abound in and around the neighborhood. Fictional 1990s Seattleites Frasier and Niles Crane would have been regulars at Benaroya Hall, home of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. Real 1990s Seattleites Pearl Jam are among the many artists to perform at Moore Theatre, which opened the same year as Pike Place Market. The Triple Door is a popular dinner theatre in the neighborhood.
The Great Seattle Wheel
The Great Seattle Wheel
Seattle Gum Wall
Seattle Gum Wall
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Victor Steinbrueck Park is currently under construction/renovation.
Victor Steinbrueck Park is currently under construction/renovation.

Park renovation project reclaiming waterfront

Pike Place Market’s parks are a work in progress as land is reclaimed from the removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Victor Steinbreuck Park will reopen in 2024 after a two-year renovation. Pier 58 is being redesigned as a 20-acre park scheduled to be completed in 2025. But there are still family-friendly places to visit while the parks get their facelifts. Seattle Aquarium, the nation’s ninth-largest in annual attendance, is adjacent to the neighborhood along with The Great Seattle Wheel. The Original Selfie Museum is another quirky spot where the visitors themselves become the exhibit.
Bike rentals at Pike Place
Bike rentals at Pike Place

All of Seattle is accessible

The neighborhood rates 99 out of 100 in walkability and a perfect 100 in transit score. Easy access to Interstate 5 also makes the rest of Seattle easy to reach. “Everything is within 15 minutes driving,” Kavieff says. “It’s a great location for being able to explore other neighborhoods as well.” That convenience includes getting to Seattle Kraken hockey games at Climate Pledge Arena – 1 mile to the north – or Seahawks football and Mariners baseball games at Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park, both 1 mile to the south.

Pike Place Market zoned for top Seattle schools

Although many condos aren’t exactly family-sized spaces, children living in the neighborhood are in proximity to some of Seattle’s top-rated schools. Students in Pike Place Market are zoned to attend Lowell Elementary in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Lowell receives a B-rating from Niche. Meany Middle School, in the Stevens neighborhood, has an A-minus rating. And high schoolers are zoned to attend Garfield High School, an A-rated school located in the Mann neighborhood.
Lowell Elementary School
Lowell Elementary School
Meany Middle School
Meany Middle School
Garfield High School
Garfield High School
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Joe Patterson

    Joe Patterson

    COMPASS

    (206) 539-1657

    58 Total Sales

    1 in Pike Place Market

    $860,000 Price

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  • Jason Stricevich

    Jason Stricevich

    HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc

    (425) 448-8176

    66 Total Sales

    1 in Pike Place Market

    $1,200,000 Price

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  • Donald Kenney

    Donald Kenney

    Windermere Real Estate Co.

    (206) 350-4079

    103 Total Sales

    1 in Pike Place Market

    $2,150,000 Price

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  • Greg Nelson

    Greg Nelson

    COMPASS

    (425) 510-0269

    110 Total Sales

    1 in Pike Place Market

    $525,000 Price

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  • Jonathan Jones

    Jonathan Jones

    John L. Scott, Inc.

    (425) 655-1906

    58 Total Sales

    1 in Pike Place Market

    $449,000 Price

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  • Kim Pelham

    Kim Pelham

    Katrina Eileen

    (425) 428-5280

    90 Total Sales

    1 in Pike Place Market

    $457,000 Price

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

25 min drive

Bus

2nd Ave & Stewart St

Bus

2nd Ave & Pike St

Bus

2nd Ave & Lenora St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Pike Place Market US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 9 4
Burglary 10 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 10 4
Crime Score 8 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,191
Median Year Built
1997
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,786
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,352
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,408
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
770
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
16,117

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Aug 3
    2 - 4pm

    1425 Western Ave Unit L308, Seattle, WA 98101

    $593,500

    • 2 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 759 Sq Ft
    • 1425 Western Ave
    • Unit L308
    • New 11 days ago

    Nestled in the prestigious Hillclimb Court, an AIA Award-winning architectural gem, this exquisite condo boasts a prime downtown Seattle location with mesmerizing water and mountain views and the iconic Pike Place Market and Seattle waterfront. Featuring a modernized kitchen with stunning Carrara marble countertops and backsplash, tailor-made stainless steel cabinetry, and top-tier European

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,104
Median Age
47
Population Density
77 ppl/acre
Population under 18
8.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$89,490
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$125,183

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
57.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Rider's Paradise

Transit Score®

100 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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