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Residential streets in the southeast part of Shoreline
Briarcrest is a residential neighborhood in southeast Shoreline. Bordering the city of Lake Forest Park, Briarcrest is less than 2 miles from the northwest side of Lake Washington and approximately 12 miles north of Downtown Seattle. There are several public schools and community parks in the area. Some streets have sidewalks, some are edged with strips of gravel, and there are many trees, such as pines, maples and oaks. Shoreline has an Urban Forestry Program and promotes tree planting through the Communi-trees Program. The city aims to have 40% tree canopy coverage by 2050.
Briarcrest is a Shoreline neighborhood about 20 minutes from Downtwon Seattle.
Briarcrest is just a short drive away from Downtown Seattle and Lake City Way.
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Briarcrest's older and newer home options
Briarcrest's older homes include early 20th-century cottages and midcentury ramblers. "Someone could buy an older house — definitely in original condition — maybe for half a million," says Chris Gurnee, team leader of the Chris Gurnee Team, powered by ExP. They are typically under 1,600 square feet and priced from the $500,000s to $900,000s. The 2000s through 2020s brought large contemporary homes and some townhouses. Prices range from the mid-$800,000s to $1.8 million.
You can find your next home in Briarcrest in one of its quiet residential streets.
You can find great rambler homes in Briarcrest's streets.
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Briarcrest Neighborhood Association was founded in 1997
The Briarcrest Neighborhood Association (BNA) promotes communication and opportunities in the neighborhood. The volunteer-run association celebrated its 27th anniversary with a party in April 2024 at Shoreline Christan Reformed Church. Other BNA events include a summer picnic in Hamlin Park.
Hamlin Park, Lake Washington and the Burke-Gilman Trail
Outdoor community spaces close to Briarcrest homes include South Woods Park, which has trails and is heavily wooded. Hamlin Park, which has baseball and softball fields, a horseshoe pit, a playground and trails is one of the parks under the city's Park Bond Project, with expected closure, upgrades and a possible renaming during 2024 and 2025. A spooky tradition at the park is the Hamlin Halloween Haunt, a free event with hayrides, a campfire and games. Eastside Off-Leash Dog Area is close to Shorecrest High School. Several miles from Briarcrest is Cromwell Park, where Celebrate Shoreline, the city's annual birthday party, is held in August.
The city has a free volunteer-led program called Shoreline Walks, which allows people to explore different neighborhoods, parks and trails. Examples include a 3-mile walk through the Briarcrest neighborhood and Acacia Cemetery, the Hamlin Park cardio walk and a North City to Shoreline Park loop walk. Lake Washington sites include Log Boom Park and Log Boom Pier. Sheridan Beach is a private community members' only beach. Passing the shoreline and parks is a portion of the 20-mile, multiuse Burke-Gilman Trail, which was built on a former railroad corridor. The trail continues into Seattle.
Brind the little ones to Hamlin Park near Briarcrest and watch them have a blast.
Come to Briarcrest and enjoy proximity to Lake Washington and Downtown Seatte.
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Spanish at Briarcrest Elementary and Kellogg Middle
Public schools include Briarcrest Elementary School, which earns an A grade from Niche and has a Spanish dual language program. The program can be continued at Kellogg Middle School, which has an A grade. The Shoreline School District has a multilingual learning program, as about 20% of the area's students speak another language at home. The languages most highly represented in the area are Spanish, Amharic, Korean, Vietnamese and Tigrinya. Shorecrest High School receives an A and has a performing arts center with a seating capacity of 451. Cascade K-8 Community School is a district-wide application-based choice school several miles to the north in Ballinger.
Briarcrest Elementary School is located off Northeast 158th Street in Shoreline.
Kellogg Middle School is shaping future leaders in the Shoreline neighborhood.
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FloAnna's Diner, Botteco Brazil, Safeway and Sheridan Market
To the south, where state Routes 522 and 523 meet, there are some businesses and restaurants. FloAnna's Diner is known for its breakfast dishes and homestyle dinners. Botteco Brazil has a meat-centric menu and creative décor like wood paneling, colorful art and burlap coffee sacks adorning the ceiling. To the north, on 15th Avenue Northeast, there's a commercial area with a Safeway and other stores.
In Lake Forest Park, east, toward the lake, there's Sheridan Market. Previously the site of a roadhouse, the location became home to Sheridan Market in 1952. It's listed on the Washington Heritage Register of Historic Places and now operates as a coffee shop and event venue rather than a grocery store. "We have food for some of our events; my husband makes the most awesome chicken and pork adobo," says Paula Goode, co-owner, along with her husband, Ernesto Pediangco. Goode, a city council member, and Pediangco, a professional musician, are highly involved in the community. "We support live music and community events; that's what we are here to do," Goode says. "We attract a lot of musicians from all over, and we have a lot of families that attend." As a venue, the market has hosted high school bands, political campaign fundraisers and various gatherings and parties.
Briarcrest locals have access to Safeway and QFC in the neighborhood.
Stop by Flo Anna's Dinner on Lake City Way in Briarcrest and get an amazing brunch.
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Between Link light rail stations, I-5 and SR-522
Briarcrest is between Interstate 5 on the west and state Route 522 on the east. Bus service is available on King County routes. One goes from Shoreline Community College to Kenmore Park & Ride, and another from Shoreline South/148th Station to Mountlake Terrace Station. Briarcrest is between two Sound Transit's Link light rail stations that opened in 2024. The Shoreline North/185th Station and the Shoreline South/148th Station are stops on the 1 Line from Angle Lake to Lynnwood City Center. Stops include Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and over a dozen Seattle neighborhood stations. Seattle Paine Field International Airport, also known as Paine Field and Snohomish County Airport, is about 15 miles north of Briarcrest and has passenger flights on Alaska Airlines.
Briarcrest has access to two light rail stations at 145th and 185th streets.
Briarcrest has great public transportation with buses and light rail nearby.
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Parks in this Area
Northcrest Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
26 min drive
Bus
25th Ave NE & NE 147th St
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NE 145th St & 30th Ave NE
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25th Ave NE & NE 150th St
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NE 145th St & Lake City Way NE
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NE 145th St & 25th Ave NE
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NE 150th St & 25th Ave NE
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NE 145th St & 27th Ave NE
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Briarcrest
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Briarcrest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Briarcrest, Shoreline sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Briarcrest, Shoreline over the last 12 months is $387,207, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
NEW - Priced to sell! Rare townhome with no HOA, 3 bedrooms on same level, and a large 2 car garage. Close to shops, Lake City Way and I-5, yet quiet and private. Built in 2010 and meticulously maintained, this home features a huge great room with an excellent kitchen layout, gleaming hardwood floors, a half bath, and a serene forest view from the large bay window and private balcony. Vaulted
Rare Investment Opportunity – Two Homes on One Spacious Lot! Welcome to this incredible opportunity in Shoreline—two fully detached homes on a generous lot, offering flexibility, income potential, and room to grow! Main Residence– Custom Built 2,750 sqft, 5 Bedrooms, 3.25 Baths home. Spa-like primary suite with luxurious 5-piece bath and sauna. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops & stainless
Located in the City of Shoreline, but it borders the City of Seattle which presents a compelling investment play—leveraging Seattle’s premium rental yields while bypassing its stringent landlord-tenant laws. First time on the market in over 20 years this property should not be street appraised. Constructed in 1970, this solid asset features a mix of 3-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 1-bedroom units,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,844
Median Age
42
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,058
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,172
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
College Graduates
51.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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