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Developed suburban neighborhood in Shoreline
North City is an expansive neighborhood in Shoreline with a residential and commercial makeup. Located about 13 miles north of downtown Seattle, the neighborhood is equidistant to Puget Sound in the west and Lake Washington in the east. Additionally, its voluntary neighborhood association brings neighbors together with annual events and monthly socials. “North City has a lot to offer, including an excellent school district and wonderful parks. It’s in Shoreline, which is a desirable place to live,” says Realtor Laurie Moffatt with Associates Network, who has about 30 years of experience. “It has a very friendly community too.”
The North City area of Shoreline features a small shopping area with many local businesses.
The Shoreline, WA neighborhood North City sits between Lake Washington and the I-5 highway.
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Single and multi-family properties with a central location
Homes in North City are lined along semi-gridded residential streets and surrounded by thick trees. Traditional single-story cottages and mid-century ranch-style homes built between the 1940s and 1950s are common in the neighborhood. These properties span 1,000 to 3,000 square feet and cost between $650,000 and $1 million. There are also traditional multi-story homes and bi-levels for similar prices that can get up to 2,500 square feet. Some of these houses were built in the 1980s and have Craftsman-inspired architecture. “It’s a little bit on the higher end here, since we’re minutes from Lake Washington and Puget Sound,” Moffatt says.
Additionally, North City has a handful of attached, multi-story townhouses and contemporary condo communities from the 1970s and 2000s. Most of these units span 700 to 1,500 square feet and cost $250,000 to $575,000, depending on number of bedrooms. “There are a lot of new apartment buildings popping up in the area because of the light rail,” Moffatt continues.
Elevated Mid-Century Ranch style homes are a common sight in North City.
The North City area in Shoreline features many kinds of homes, including split-levels.
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Community events for North City’s neighborhood association
The North City Neighborhood Association is a voluntary community group that homeowners can join. The group hosts numerous annual events, including a Jazz Walk along North City’s business district and a tree lighting ceremony. There are also monthly socials and designated clean-up efforts.
Shopping and dining on 15th Avenue Northeast
North City’s business district along 15th Avenue Northeast is the neighborhood’s main hub for shopping and dining. The commercial corridor has a Safeway and small businesses. Local restaurants line the streets in between the stores. North City Bistro and Wine Shop pairs Mediterranean-inspired plates with different wines that patrons can sip on while listening to jazz music. There’s also Ichi Bento for Japanese cuisine, Suni’s Express, for pizza, and Cafe Dolce for coffee.
Aurora Village shopping center is a little over 2 miles northwest of the neighborhood with even more options, such as big box stores like Home Depot and Costco. Fast food and chain restaurants include Denny’s and Panera Bread.
North City residents are a short drive away from the Aurora Village shopping center.
Suni's Express is a popular local pizza spot serving the North City area since 1977.
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Shoreline’s A-rated public schools
Children living in North City can attend public schools in the Shoreline School District. Ridgecrest Elementary School earns an A-minus grade from Niche, while Kellogg Middle School receives an A. Shorecrest High School also maintains an A, offers Advanced Placement courses, has a Performing Arts Center, and a bagpipe band, “The Pipers.”
Ridgecrest Elementary School is shaping future leaders in Shoreline.
Kellogg Middle School is shaping future leaders in the Shoreline neighborhood.
Shorecrest High School serves students living in Shoreline, Washington.
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Neighborhood parks and access to Lake Washington
There are a handful of parks and green spaces in North City. Hamlin Park is the largest and oldest park in Shoreline and has a playground, baseball diamond, multiple athletic fields and picnic areas. Public art is scattered throughout, adding a splash of color. North City Park is more of an open space with a handful of wooded trails weaving through cedar and fir trees.
North City is about 4 miles east of Puget Sound and 3 miles west of Lake Washington. North Lake Marina sits on the northernmost shores of Lake Washington and has boat slips and docks.
Playfields, playgrounds, and many hiking trails can be found throughout Hamlin Park.
Paramount School Park features a skate park and playfields.
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Traveling in and around North City
North City’s wide streets and bike lanes encourage a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly community. Sound Transit’s Shoreline North/185th light-rail station connects to Lynnwood City Center. The station was completed in 2024. There are also Puget Sound Transit bus stops along 15th Avenue Northeast, the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare. Drivers can take Interstate 5 to Seattle – access is directly west of the neighborhood.
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, known locally as, SeaTac, is 26 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Log Boom Park
Hamlin Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Hiking
North City Park
Trails
Paramount Park Open Space
Trails
Paramount School Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Skateboard
North Crest Park
Trails
Ridgecrest Park
Baseball/Softball
Northcrest Park
Cedarbrook Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
22 min drive
Bus
15th Ave NE & NE 180th St
Bus
15th Ave NE & 24th Ave NE
Bus
15th Ave NE & NE Perkins Way
Bus
10th Ave NE & NE 180th St
Bus
15th Ave NE & NE 175th St
Bus
15th Ave NE & NE 192nd St
Bus
NE 175th St & 5th Ave NE
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North City
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North City Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North City, Shoreline sell after 128 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North City, Shoreline over the last 12 months is $365,490, up 14% 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
7,227
Median Age
41
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$107,805
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,751
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.8%
College Graduates
48.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14%
% Population in Labor Force
73.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
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
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48/ 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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