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A suburban balcony with urban convenience
Highland Terrace is a balcony between Seattle and Shoreline. About 12 miles north of Downtown Seattle, this populated neighborhood has tall trees and winding roads centered around Shoreline Community College. While many parts of Highland Terrace feel like a quiet suburb, urban convenience is evident along Aurora Avenue, a busy thoroughfare leading to fine dining and recreation. "We're at the tail-end of an exodus from Seattle, where families are moving to immediate suburbs, like Shoreline, for larger yards and more room for the kids," says Matthew Matulovich, Realtor with over 20 years of experience at John L. Scott Realty. "Shoreline's population is growing, and the city will change significantly over the next five to 10 years."
Throughout Highland Terrace, there are many small cul-de-sacs off of the main streets.
Sky Nursery off of Aurora is the go to shop for all things gardening and features a cafe.
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Architecture from the mid-20th century
Spruce trees and hedges border the streets in Highland Terrace. The streets enter more open residential areas, where homes rise and fall gradually with the hills. Home gardens and wooden fences are common below the shade of tall trees. The architecture in Highland Terrace includes traditional and elevated ranch-style homes with midcentury features, built between the 1950s and 1980s. Prices range from $400,000 to $1.8 million for 21st-century homes over 3,000 square feet. Townhouses cost around $500,000 to $800,000, while condos fall between $300,000 and $550,000.
Highland Terrace in Shoreline features newer built and traditional homes varying in price.
Condos in the Shoreline neighborhood of Highland Terrace can range from $500K to $800K.
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Aurora Avenue provides fine dining options
Dining options surround Highland Terrace, and Aurora Avenue is lined with shops and restaurants. Saltoro is an American eatery with patio seating and a romantic atmosphere. Aurora Borealis serves an all-day brunch in an ambient pub that features live music and a popular happy hour. Aurora Square is a community staple for this neighborhood, anchored by Town & Country Market, a premier supermarket with a seafood and organic produce selection. Safeway is another option on Aurora Avenue. The Shoreline Farmers Market, also on Aurora Avenue, is on Saturday mornings from June to October, with organic meat, fruit and baked goods.
The Town & Country grocery store is the closest grocer for Highland Terrace residents.
Town & Country Market is a local grocery chain that serves the Highland Terrace area.
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Shoreview Park and the Interurban Trail
Highland Terrace has access to a variety of multi-use trails and parks. Shoreview Park is the highlight of recreation here. This 88-acre green space is best known for its wooded trails that lead to a view of Puget Sound and Hidden Lake, which belonged to William Boeing. Shoreview Park also has a baseball diamond, tennis and pickleball courts. The Interurban Trail is a 14-mile paved path with varying terrain that traverses multiple cities on the North Side. The Richmond Highlands Recreation Center has indoor basketball facilities and youth programs that provide mental health support, social spaces and a speaker series. The Seattle Golf Club is a private, members-only course with narrow fairways designed by Arnold Palmer.
Shoreview Park in Shoreline is a popular spot for dog owners and features athletic fields.
Art along the 14-mile long Interurban Trail is a common sight for Shoreline residents.
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A rated schools and college-oriented culture
The Shoreline School District serves over 9,500 students and ranks among Niche's 10 best school districts in Washington. Parkwood Elementary School provides emotional support and a dual language program that encourages biliteracy in Spanish and English. Albert Einstein Middle School has computer science classes and a college-oriented culture, while Shorewood High School offers 23 AP classes and college credit through the Running Start program. All three schools in this pipeline earn A grades from Niche.
Highland Terrace Elementary School is shaping future leaders in the Shoreline neighborhood.
Modern facilities await students at Shorewood High School.
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Events at Shoreline Community College - a centerpiece of Highland Terrace
Shoreline Community College is a centerpiece in Highland Terrace with over 100 programs and an attractive campus attended by around 8,500 students. The college also hosts a variety of events. The Annual Wild Mushroom Show is one of the most extensive mushroom exhibits in the United States, with over 200 varieties of wild fungi in October. The Shoreline Community College Theater hosts musicals and plays put on by the drama department and a student cast.
Grab a book or a poster when you attend the PSMS Wild Mushroom Show in Highland Terrace.
Residents look forward to the Annual PSMS Wild Mushroom Show in Highland Terrace.
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Plenty of public transportation in Shoreline
Having begun operation in 2024, South Shoreline Station is about 2 miles east of Highland Terrace. It provides a Sound Transit light rail that allows residents to reach northern suburbs like Lynnwood and Bothell from Shoreline. "It's a small, tight-knit community close to Seattle. We have a lot of community events, and we have easy transportation now that we have the light rail," says Angela Elliott, Recreation Specialist for the city of Shoreline.
Highland Terrace is a car-dependent neighborhood, though served by multiple bus systems: the King County Metro, Sound Transit, and Community Transit. King County's RapidRide line takes passengers to downtown Seattle. Interstate 5 is the area's central expressway. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is around 24 miles south of Highland Terrace.
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Parks in this Area
Shoreview Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Pickleball
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Beach
Boeing Creek Park
Trails
Hiking
Ridgecrest Park
Baseball/Softball
Interurban Trail
Bike Trails
Bitter Lake Reservoir Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
26 min drive
Bus
Carlyle Hall Rd N & Dayton Ave N
Bus
Dayton Ave N & N 160th St
Bus
Dayton Ave N & N Greenwood Dr
Bus
Dayton Ave N & N 150th St
Bus
N Innis Arden Way & Greenwood Ave N
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Dayton Ave N & N 155th St
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Greenwood Ave N & N Greenwood Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Highland Terrace
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
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
Highland Terrace Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highland Terrace, Shoreline sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland Terrace, Shoreline over the last 12 months is $465,000, up 66% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,906
Median Age
42
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,236
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$146,947
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
68.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk 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.
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