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Pioneer Square, a trendy Seattle neighborhood
Pioneer Square is an artistic and culinary haven immediately south of Downtown Seattle. It is a community where residents spend their afternoons in art galleries before eating dinner in the Chinatown-International District. "Pioneer Square was one of Seattle's first neighborhoods," says Realtor Rick Maynard, who sells property in the neighborhoods with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty. "Most of the buildings are made out of brick because they were built after the Great Seattle Fire burnt down all the wood buildings in 1889. The neighborhood is built atop those ruins." Pioneer Square is also home to the ballfield where the Seattle Mariners play and the football stadium where the Seattle Seahawks face off against other NFC West teams. The neighborhood also offers homebuyers various pocket parks, light rail stops and a ferry port. Most residents who own homes in Pioneer Square live in early 20th-century condos with exposed brick interiors and views of Elliott Bay. “I think that once the Seattle waterfront project is completed, Pioneer Square is going to become a very desirable and happening place," Maynard says. The waterfront project, scheduled to be completed by 2025, will be a 20-square-acre pedestrian promenade stretching from Belltown to Pioneer Square. The promenade will include play areas, sculptures, a two-way bike path and greenspaces.
An aerial view of the Pioneer Square neighborhood with Downtown Seattle in the background.
Pioneer Square is adorned with murals.
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Diverse dining and unique retail options
Patrons of Café Paloma on 1st Avenue enjoy Turkish coffee and Mediterranean dishes like chicken pita. Also on 1st Avenue, Central Saloon serves barbecue sandwiches and features live music from local bands. Liquor and beer have flowed in the establishment since the 19th century. On South King Street, folks consume colorful sushi plates and warm cups of sake at Matsu. The neighborhood is next to the Chinatown-International District, where establishments like Ho Ho Seafood Restaurant and King Noodle serve authentic cuisine. People buy groceries at Cone & Steiner General on South King Street. The white ceiling arches and ionic columns of Arundel Books make the business resemble a church where supplicants gather to worship the written word. Patrons of Fairlook Antiques delve into yellowed piles of letters, ledgers, maps and diaries from times long past. Local songbirds hunt for vintage instruments at Emerald City Guitars on South Washington Street.
Arundel Books is in the Pioneer Square neighborhood in Seattle.
Damn the Weather is in the Pioneer Square Neighborhood in Seattle.
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Professional sports and art exhibits
Pioneer Square has various art galleries that exhibit the work of both local and non-local creatives. Gallery Erato on 1st Avenue shows the work of artists who focus on themes of gender and sexuality. The Foster/White Gallery on 3rd Avenue exhibits contemporary works by renowned painters like Kenneth Callahan and George Tsutakawa. Residents can walk to watch the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field and the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on the south end of Pioneer Square. The Seattle Symphony regularly performs at Benaroya Hall, a 2,500-seat auditorium less than a mile north of Pioneer Square. Folks travel less than 2 miles north to spend the afternoon at the Seattle Aquarium. With Bill Speidel's Underground Tour, people can explore the subterranean ruins of Pioneer Square that existed prior to the 1889 fire, which destroyed Seattle's central business district.
The Foster/White Gallery is one of several art galleries in the Pioneer Square neighborhood.
A cyclist pedals Lumen Field in the Pioneer Square neighborhood in Seattle.
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Turn-of-the-century condos
"There aren't any single-family homes in Pioneer Square, and there are more rentals than residential condos that you can purchase," Maynard says. Pioneer Square’s median home value is $715,000, according to Niche. Assessors value one-bedroom, two-bathroom early 20th-century brick condos at between $560,000 and $780,000. A two-bedroom, two-bathroom 1980s condo sells for around $1 million. Homebuyers can purchase a two-bedroom, two-bathroom early 20th-century brick condo for between $1.2 million and $1.8 million.
A Romanesque-style building in the Pioneer Square neighborhood of Seattle.
An ivy-covered condo in the Pioneer Square Neighborhood in Seattle.
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Greenspaces within walking distance
The community often holds arts and crafts shows at Occidental Square, a half-acre communal space shaded with trees. The neighborhood is home to Waterfall Garden Park, a 60-by-80-foot pocket park designed by American architect Masao Kinoshita. Residents enjoy drinking tea among the dense Japanese foliage to the roar of a 22-foot waterfall cascading into a shimmering stone-lined pool. Seattle-based author Barbara Sleeper wrote in the late 90s that the park was “one of the most expensive per square foot in the United States.” Residents can also walk to Pioneer Park, which has turn-of-the-century streetlamps and a Tlingit totem pole.
The Pioneer Square Pergola in the Pioneer Square Neighborhood was built in 1909.
Residents enjoy spending time in Occidental Square.
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Light rail access, bus stops and walkability
Residents drive 1 ½ miles via South Jackson Street to Harborview Medical Center. There are public bus stops throughout the neighborhood, including on Alaskan Way South, 2nd Avenue and 4th Avenue South. Residents can catch the light rail via Pioneer Square Station to commute to the heart of Downtown Seattle in less than 10 minutes. For bigger trips, folks can catch the Amtrak at King Street Station on Jackson Street. People can drive 12 miles south to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Highway 99. Downtown Tacoma is 34 miles south of Pioneer Square via Interstate 5. A ferry dock on the northwest corner of the community allows residents to travel to places like Bainbridge Island and the city of Bremerton. All of the streets are lined with sidewalks, so the community and its surrounding neighborhoods are easily traversable on foot.
A light rail in the Pioneer Square neighborhood in Seattle.
Commuters can access the convenient Pioneer Square light rail station to get around town.
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Both moderately and highly rated public schools
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 Washington Middle School are 70% proficient in math and 72% proficient in reading. Many teens move on to O’Dea High School, which has an 18-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a 100% average graduation rate. Both schools have A Niche ratings.
Lake Washington Girls Middle School serves the Pioneer Square community.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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Sexual Assault
10
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Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
10
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Pioneer Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pioneer Square, Seattle sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Pioneer Square, Seattle over the last 12 months is $796,250, up 45% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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A rare gem in historic Pioneer Square—where old-world charm meets modern living. This one-of-a-kind 2-story condo features exposed brick, soaring wood-beamed ceilings, and natural light cascading through an open staircase. Upstairs, French doors lead to a newly renovated European-style patio—your own private garden oasis. A cozy living room with a wood stove offers the perfect spot to work, read,
GRIDIRON pairs contemporary living with Pioneer Square character, rising (set atop) within one of Seattle’s iconic brick landmarks, & anchored by an on-site restaurant. High above, this corner 1BR/1BA offers 9' ceilings and is designed for effortless flow. Enter to a modern kitchen opening to dining + living, then loop through the bedroom to in-unit laundry and a spa-like bath with oversized
SELLER FINANCING OPPORTUNITY – PRICE REDUCED! Exceptional top-floor luxury loft in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square, just 2 blocks from T-Mobile Park & Lumen Field. Sellers are willing to consider SELLER FINANCING, creating a rare opportunity for qualified buyers seeking flexible purchase options in the heart of Downtown Seattle. Meticulously transformed with over $300K in renovations, featuring
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The location that WOWS - this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom updated home has it all! Reversible AC units in all rooms, updated fans and lighting all in 2025 (over $30,000 spent). A chef's kitchen featuring Cambria Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances (induction range!) with an open floor plan and 10ft windows near Lumen Field, T-Mobile Stadium, Pioneer Square restaurants, transit and more.
The lowest-priced home at the Gridiron, and at $641 per square foot, the lowest price per foot in the building. The Gridiron is Pioneer Square's modern landmark, steel and glass rising from a century-old brick podium, and this 7th-floor junior one-bedroom is urban efficiency done right. Floor-to-ceiling windows pour light across hardwood floors, central A/C keeps summer easy, and the chef's
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Make Our Home your home—at the intersection of Seattle’s storied past and vibrant future. From the doorstep of your exposed brick loft, relish a Puget Sound playground including Seattle’s transformed 20-acre Waterfront Park & Promenade, Habitat Beach, Main Street Plaza, Pioneer Square’s revitalized art and restaurant scene, and front row seats to World Cup soccer, playoff baseball and
Available early June. Discover the ultimate urban retreat that has it all! This magnificent 2 bedroom + home office / 2 bathroom is nestled on the 8th floor, boasting east-facing views of Lumen Field and Pioneer Square from the living room, and spectacular vistas of the city, Port of Seattle lights, Elliott Bay, and mountains from both bedrooms. This nearly 1000 SF home graciously features a
Available Now! Situated on the 8th floor, this west facing sun-drenched 1-bedroom unit boasts breathtaking views of Elliott Bay, the Port of Seattle lights, and Olympic mountains. The thoughtfully designed 800SF layout features an open and inviting living room; gourmet kitchen complete with a movable island; a spacious proper bedroom that can accommodate full-sized furniture, and full bathroom.
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