Why Live in Seaview
Seaview, located on the West Seattle peninsula, offers suburban-style living with scenic views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The walkable neighborhood features quiet streets, mature trees, and sidewalks. Seaview is somewhat car dependent, and the West Seattle Bridge provides access to Downtown Seattle, which is about 7 miles away. King County Metro bus stops on California Avenue Southwest offer public transportation options, including the RapidRide C Line. Seaview is surrounded by outdoor sites including Lincoln Park, Alki Beach, Lowman Beach Park, West Seattle Golf Course, Me-Kwa Mooks Park, Schmitz Preserve Park and Beyers' Bulldog Garden. Shops and restaurants close by on California Avenue SW, include C & P Coffee Company, New Luck Toy and the West Seattle Nursery. Alaska Junction and Morgan Junction, about a mile away to the north and south, respectively, are popular commercial hubs. Events in the area include the Morgan Junction Community Festival, the West Seattle Grand Parade, Summer Fest, and the West Seattle Art Walk. Seaview is zoned to top-rated public schools, including Madison Middle School and West Seattle High School. The neighborhood features a mix of early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows, midcentury ramblers, and spacious luxury homes, including some new construction and waterfront properties over $1 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seaview a good place to live?
Seaview is a good place to live. Seaview is considered car-dependent and very bikeable with minimal transit options. Seaview is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Seaview has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.7 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $175,312 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 64.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Seaview are home owners, with 32.1% of residents renting and 67.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Seaview can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Seaview neighborhood guide.
Is Seaview, WA a safe neighborhood?
Seaview, WA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Seaview?
The median home price in Seaview is $975,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $195,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.3%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,830 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $207K a year to afford the median home price in Seaview. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Seaview is $175K.
What are the best public schools in Seaview?
The best public schools that serve Seaview are:
What are the best private schools in Seaview?
The best private schools that serve Seaview are:
- Holy Rosary School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Hope Lutheran School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Tilden School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
What are the most popular zip codes in Seaview, Seattle, WA?
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Are home prices dropping in Seaview?
Yes, home prices in Seaview are down 1% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Seaview, WA
On average, homes in Seaview, Seattle sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Seaview, Seattle over the last 12 months is $962,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$962,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,172,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$685,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$652,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$365,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$662
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
75
Median List Price
$975,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
