Seaview, on the West Seattle peninsula beside Puget Sound, offers peaceful suburban-style streets and comfortable homes. The neighborhood is known for its central location between two of West Seattle's outdoor hotspots — Lincoln Park and Alki Beach. It's also halfway between two well-known commercial intersections called junctions.
Scenic views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains and walkable streets go with the territory in Seaview. "Peekaboo views are on a lot of streets, which is not always expected," says Anna Schwartz, a Realtor with John L. Scott - West Seattle. "There are only a few roads that people use to drive through, and the rest is really quiet. You have sidewalks, mature trees and really pretty houses, and people still have garages and off-street parking. This part of West Seattle also has alleys."
For commutes and trips outside the neighborhood, Seaview is fairly car dependent. Unless you're driving south, you'll need to take the West Seattle Bridge to get off the peninsula. The drive to Downtown Seattle is about 7 miles and can take 15 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic. King County Metro bus stops are on streets like California Avenue Southwest, the main artery. "You can jump on the RapidRide C bus and get downtown in a jif," Schwartz says.
Seaview is also about 2 miles north of the Fauntleroy Ferry, which crosses the Sound to Vashon Island and Southworth. By 2032, several light rail stations are expected to be operating on the peninsula, as part of the West Seattle Link Expansion. Alaska Junction Station will be the closest.
There are various outdoor spaces within a few miles of Seaview.
Businesses along California Avenue SW are within walking distance. Among the highlights is C & P Coffee Company, which hosts events such as live music, open mics, art gatherings and book club meetings; and New Luck Toy, for Chinese-American cuisine and karaoke. Specialty shops include Tails to Astonish, a comic book and toy store with a small arcade,e; and the West Seattle Nursery. "You might end up spending all your money there," Swartz says.
Morgan Junction, located about a mile southeast of Seaview, features locally-owned businesses with some brand-name stores mixed in. Equally close to home, to the northeast, is the Alaska Junction, also known as The Junction, or the West Seattle Junction. This area is West Seattle's busiest commercial area. Also a transit hub, it's known for trendy businesses, including restaurants, bars and shops like Easy Street Records & Cafe.
Some of the more popular events in the area are:
Seattle's public school district includes top-rated area schools like Madison Middle School and West Seattle High School. The high school, known for its study abroad programs, is a Global Navigator School in association with the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). The district also allows school choice enrollment through an application process.
In Seaview, early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows and midcentury ramblers are common. Single-family homes under 2,000 square feet start in the high $500,000s and go up to the high $900,000s. In the $1 million to $2 million category, you'll find new construction, vintage custom homes, coastal lots and homes over 4,000 square feet. Townhouses and condos are fewer in number than standalone homes.
"Seaview is also an area where people are starting to expand their space," Schwartz says. New Seattle zoning laws implemented for an interim period in 2025 allow additional buildings on lots of 5,000 square feet or more. There are maximums for square footage, as well as minimums for lot sizes, setbacks and spacing. "They still have to have dirt show," Schwartz adds.
Gayle Sammons
John L Scott RE West Seattle
(425) 448-6926
49 Total Sales
1 in Seaview
$950,000 Price
Andre Jones
eXp Realty
(253) 683-8806
321 Total Sales
1 in Seaview
$810,000 Price
Donald Kenney
Windermere Real Estate Co.
(206) 350-4079
98 Total Sales
1 in Seaview
$1,199,000 Price
Patti Hill
John L Scott RE West Seattle
(206) 889-6338
70 Total Sales
1 in Seaview
$1,000,000 Price
Grace Yu
The Agency Seattle/Eastside
(425) 961-6649
31 Total Sales
1 in Seaview
$2,300,000 Price
Theresa Neal
Agile Property Management LLC
(425) 375-7694
15 Total Sales
1 in Seaview
$635,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Seaview | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Seaview, Seattle sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Seaview, Seattle over the last 12 months is $960,750, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$589,000
A rare development opportunity awaits with three tax parcels totaling over 1.84 acres of buildable land, offering sweeping Puget Sound views from the upper shelf above Beach Drive. A prior Master Use Permit process to construct three panoramic view homes was initiated, with significant groundwork already completed before being suspended. This presents the next owner with a head start toward
Jonn McYnturff John L Scott Westwood
$1,150,000
Thinking of your first remodel project? House hack? Or are you a developer looking for your next great development project? This West Seattle legal duplex provides ample opportunities to remodel and rent, develop into multiple homes or a hybrid of both. Sitting on 5,850SF with the duplex located at the alley and the upside potential of the new Seattle Zoning Code, reach out to your architect and
Henry Shim Windermere Real Estate Midtown
$399,000
Here’s your chance to build on Beach Drive with views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and evening sunsets. The planned 4-bedroom plus office (or 5th bedroom), 3-bath, 2,981 sq ft home is nearly shovel-ready. Included are a survey, geotechnical report, tree study, and complete architectural plans with 3D interior and exterior renderings. The location offers a flat, easy walk to Alki’s
Jeffrey McCann Terry Wise & Associates
Bike Score®
Walk Score®
Transit 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.
A suburban retreat in West Seattle
A laid-back neighborhood offering dazzling views of downtown Seattle
Residents don’t have to choose between mountain views and urban convenience
An eclectic, walkable West Seattle neighborhood that's home to the Alaska Junction
Sustainable design and green features in master-planned West Seattle community
Suburban-urban amenities and a strong community vibe in West Seattle
