Why Live in View Ridge
View Ridge, a hillside neighborhood in Northeast Seattle by Lake Washington, offers suburban vibes with quiet, leafy streets and a strong sense of community. The area features a mix of early to mid-20th-century homes, including Craftsmans, midcentury moderns, raised ranches and Cape Cods, along with some newer construction and condos. View Ridge Elementary School, Eckstein Middle School and Roosevelt High School are highly rated public schools within the Seattle Public Schools district. Outdoor recreation is abundant with close access to parks, trails and beaches. The annual Party in the Park, organized by the View Ridge Community Council, is held at View Ridge Playfield. Nearby Magnuson Park, a 350-acre park along the lake, provides over 4 miles of trails, a swimming beach, sports fields and the Magnuson Off-Leash Area for dogs. The park also hosts events such as the Magnuson Series runs and the Hangar 30 Flea market. Magnuson Cafe & Brewery offers lakeside seating, and PCC Community Markets provides organic groceries close to home. University Village, a few miles away, has a mix of national brands and local businesses. The neighborhood is well-connected with the Burke-Gilman Trail, making it easy for biking and walking, and commuting options include driving or buses. Downtown Seattle is about 8 miles southwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is View Ridge a good place to live?
View Ridge is a good place to live. View Ridge is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. View Ridge is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. View Ridge has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.7 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $178,806 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 75.4% of residents. A majority of residents in View Ridge are home owners, with 27.2% of residents renting and 72.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving View Ridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
View Ridge neighborhood guide.
Is View Ridge, WA a safe neighborhood?
View Ridge, 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 View Ridge?
The median home price in View Ridge is $1,150,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $230,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.01%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,520 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $237K a year to afford the median home price in View Ridge. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in View Ridge is $179K.
What are the best public schools in View Ridge?
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Home Trends in View Ridge, WA
On average, homes in View Ridge, Seattle sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in View Ridge, Seattle over the last 12 months is $1,152,500, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,152,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,675,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$645,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$692,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$302,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$633
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
86
Median List Price
$1,150,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
