Why Live in Richmond Beach
Richmond Beach in Shoreline, part of the Seattle Metro area, features a varied terrain with shady, tree-lined streets and homes averaging 2,400 square feet. Housing styles include traditional, contemporary, and midcentury architecture, with single-family homes priced between $750,000 and $4.3 million, and townhouses ranging from $550,000 to $800,000. The neighborhood experiences lower crime rates compared to the national average, fostering a sense of community involvement. Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, a 40-acre beach with pebbles and sand, is a notable attraction, offering the Buddy Shoreline Walk for sea creature spotting. The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden provides a 4-acre nature walk, while Richmond Beach Community Park features a jungle gym and tennis courts. Retail and dining options include Blackbird Café & Bar, Bucatini Italian restaurant, QFC supermarket, and Fred Meyer. Edmonds, an arts district three miles north, offers local retail by the marina on the Salish Sea. Public transit is accessible through King County Metro, Community Transit, and Sound Transit bus systems, with two new light rail stations opening in 2024. Seattle is 14 miles south via Interstate 5, and Bellevue is 18 miles east. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 28 miles south. The highly rated Shoreline School District serves the area, with Melvin G. Syre Elementary, Albert Einstein Middle, and Shorewood High School all earning high marks and offering various programs and extracurricular activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richmond Beach a good place to live?
Richmond Beach is a good place to live. Richmond Beach is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Richmond Beach has 6 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 50. The average household income is $163,548 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 67.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Richmond Beach are home owners, with 15.7% of residents renting and 84.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Richmond Beach can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Richmond Beach neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Richmond Beach?
The median home price in Richmond Beach is $994,750. If you put a 20% down payment of $199,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,060 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $217K a year to afford the median home price in Richmond Beach. The average household income in Richmond Beach is $164K.
What are the best public schools in Richmond Beach?
The best public schools that serve Richmond Beach are:
What are the best private schools in Richmond Beach?
The best private schools that serve Richmond Beach are:
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Are home prices dropping in Richmond Beach?
Yes, home prices in Richmond Beach are down 21% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Richmond Beach, WA
On average, homes in Richmond Beach, Shoreline sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Richmond Beach, Shoreline over the last 12 months is $1,004,250, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,004,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,249,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$725,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$572,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$537,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$510
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
62
Median List Price
$994,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%
