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.
