Convenience is the main attraction in Southern Heights, a laid-back neighborhood in South King County. Close to local highways, the community is "convenient to Tukwila and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport," says local real estate agent Kevin Tiwana with Triplar Properties.
The area’s primary feature is charming postwar bungalows with renovated interiors and split-levels with wide windows and tree-lined backyards. Closer to Tukwila, recently constructed townhouses offer amenities like chef's kitchens and private balconies. Homes here are also lower than local averages, ranging from $450,000 for a townhouse to $750,000 for a four-bedroom property. Due to its relative affordability, homebuyers are looking to Southern Heights as a place to call home.
Highline School District serves the area and earns a C-plus from Niche. Beverly Park Elementary gets a C. Glacier Middle School receives a C-minus. Evergreen High School gets a B-minus and offers a dual-language program. The $213 million school opened in 2025 and features flexible learning spaces including classrooms, science labs, and career and technical education facilities; a production kitchen; and an auditorium for performing arts.
Although your backyard might be your private oasis, neighborhood parks offer a chance to get out and explore. Southern Heights Park is a small neighborhood green space with a colorful play area popular with families. You can also shoot hoops on the basketball court or play frisbee on the large, grassy field. Hilltop Park is a more casual green space with a wide, open area surrounded by towering cedar and fir trees. It's perfect for a sunny picnic with friends or playing fetch with your pup. A short distance away is where you'll find North Sea-Tac Park, home to several athletic fields where youth and club sports play. Across the street, you'll find a disc golf course, a BMX course, a botanical garden, mountain bike trails and a skate park. With all this park has available, you can try a new activity every weekend.
Even though the community is primarily residential, you'll find a small hub of neighborhood amenities along Des Moines Memorial Drive South. Spend the day reading or check out a book at Boulevard Park Library, part of the King County Library System. La Rielera is a colorful, mural-painted Mexican restaurant that serves huge portions, while Flight Path is a recently remodeled neighborhood bar and grill. Order a craft beer and pub grub while you listen to live music or wait for a turn at their weekly open mic nights. Get your caffeine fix at Amazonia Café, a cozy coffee stand that offers coffee drinks, housemade chai lattes and breakfast sandwiches, perfect for your morning commute.
If you need to go shopping, visit Westfield Southcenter Mall, located just 5 miles away from the neighborhood in Tukwila. At this upscale indoor shopping mall, you can see any of the 200 retailers, get dumplings at Din Tai Fung or a burger at Johnny Rockets before catching a movie at the AMC and getting cozy in the reclining luxury seats.
Paul Lau
John L. Scott Des Moines
(206) 309-4688
172 Total Sales
1 in Southern Heights
$500,000 Price
Karen Jackson
John L. Scott, Inc
(206) 717-8821
65 Total Sales
1 in Southern Heights
$479,999 Price
Callie Lagasca
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
(206) 899-4638
117 Total Sales
1 in Southern Heights
$675,000 Price
Lisa Milkovich
Ensemble
(206) 825-6586
165 Total Sales
1 in Southern Heights
$640,000 Price
Dan Wilcynski
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
(206) 350-8054
320 Total Sales
1 in Southern Heights
$547,500 Price
Adriano Tori
RexMont Real Estate
(425) 491-1478
191 Total Sales
1 in Southern Heights
$640,000 Price
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southern Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Southern Heights, Seattle sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Southern Heights, Seattle over the last 12 months is $680,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$785,000
Rare investment opportunity in Burien’s development-friendly community. This property features two platted lots totaling nearly 1 acre, zoned MU-1 (multifamily). Located on historic Military Road near Rainier Golf & Country Club, it offers privacy with single-family zoning nearby and is on the doorstep to Seattle, just 15 minutes away. Ideal for up to 12 townhomes or 22 apartments in a booming
Edward Krigsman Windermere Real Estate Co.
$1,230 - $1,650 per month
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Suburban enclave with close access to Tukwila's best amenities