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Southern Heights

Southern Heights

Suburban Neighborhood in Seattle, Washington

King County 98168
$619,422 Average Value

Southern Heights offers laid-back living and commuter access

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.
Rows of homes in Riverton-Boulevard Park.
Rows of homes in Riverton-Boulevard Park.
Exterior of La Rilera.
Exterior of La Rilera.
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Postwar bungalows, new townhomes and lower-than-average price points

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.
A newly renovated Bungalow in Riverton-Boulevard Park,
A newly renovated Bungalow in Riverton-Boulevard Park,
Bungalows are popular and found very close to the waterfront.
Bungalows are popular and found very close to the waterfront.
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Highly rated local education options

Area students have a range of well-rated public schools available, like Hilltop Elementary School, which provides free preschool programs for beginning students. Beverly Park Elementary prides itself on its middle school readiness program, where socio-emotional learning is a core part of students' transition to the sixth grade. Offering a dual-language Spanish immersion program, Cascade Middle School is an area favorite. Here, 50 percent of students' overall instruction is given in Spanish to help them learn the language with higher rates of fluency. Located on the same campus, Evergreen Senior High School also provides a dual-language program. The school also offers over a dozen associated student body clubs, such as choir, drama, dance and GSA.
Hilltop Elementary School signage.
Hilltop Elementary School signage.
Beverly Park Elementary School.
Beverly Park Elementary School.
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Outdoor options range from quiet fields to action-packed trails

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.
Hilltop Park sign.
Hilltop Park sign.
Southern Heights Park playground.
Southern Heights Park playground.
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Popular local restaurants and nearby shopping options

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.
Interior of La Rilera restaurant.
Interior of La Rilera restaurant.
Front of La Rilera.
Front of La Rilera.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Carly Willis

    Carly Willis

    Responds Quickly

    Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC

    (253) 300-1102

    46 Total Sales

    1 in Southern Heights

    $633,751 Price

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  • Paul Lau

    Paul Lau

    Responds Quickly

    John L. Scott Des Moines

    (206) 309-4688

    173 Total Sales

    1 in Southern Heights

    $500,000 Price

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  • Adriano Tori

    Adriano Tori

    RexMont Real Estate

    (425) 491-1478

    186 Total Sales

    1 in Southern Heights

    $640,000 Price

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  • Garrett Brown

    Garrett Brown

    Windermere Real Estate Central

    (206) 466-3451

    105 Total Sales

    1 in Southern Heights

    $530,000 Price

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  • Charles Holmes

    Charles Holmes

    Providencia Real Estate Srvcs

    (206) 483-0627

    77 Total Sales

    1 in Southern Heights

    $720,000 Price

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  • Chris Nye

    Chris Nye

    MLS4owners.com

    (253) 683-7451

    954 Total Sales

    1 in Southern Heights

    $528,500 Price

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

12 min drive

Bus

Des Moines Memorial Dr S & S 99th St

Bus

S 128th St & 24th Ave S

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Des Moines Memorial Dr S & S 113th St

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Military Rd S & S 123rd St

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S 128th St & 20th Ave S

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S 128th St & 22nd Ave S

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Des Moines Memorial Dr S & S 108th St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Southern Heights US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
148
Median Year Built
1951
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,680
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,750
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,050
Median Age
37
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$72,286
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,892

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
64.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
2''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

40 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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