North Seattle
Matthews Beach
Quiet residential blocks on Lake Washington anchored by Seattle's largest freshwater swimming beach.
Housing
Single-Family Homes
Setting
Lake Washington Residential
Access
Car-Dependent + Bus
Known For
Matthews Beach Park + Lake Washington Swimming
The Neighborhood
Matthews Beach
Matthews Beach is a quiet residential neighborhood on the western shore of Lake Washington in northeast Seattle, anchored by Matthews Beach Park, the largest freshwater swimming beach in the city. The neighborhood has a family-oriented, settled character defined by its lake proximity and the residential streets that surround it.
The neighborhood sits between Lake City to the north and Sand Point to its immediate south. It is not a high-profile neighborhood in typical Seattle real estate conversations, but for buyers who prioritize lake access, outdoor recreation, and residential quiet over urban proximity, it offers a combination that is difficult to find at this price range.
Points of Interest
- Matthews Beach Park
- Lake Washington
- Sand Point Way NE
Real Estate
Real Estate in Matthews Beach
Matthews Beach real estate is primarily single-family homes on established residential lots. Homes near the lake and park command premiums that reflect the recreational access. The overall neighborhood offers reasonable value relative to Sand Point and other Lake Washington-adjacent communities further south.
Buyers with families or active outdoor interests who are evaluating the Lake Washington corridor should include Matthews Beach in their search. The park and beach access is genuinely exceptional for a public amenity, and the residential character of the surrounding streets is well-suited to families seeking established north Seattle neighborhoods.
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Housing Types
- Single-family homes
- Lake-adjacent residential
- Mid-century homes
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On the Market
A few homes on the market in Matthews Beach right now
Active listings only, straight from the NWMLS feed. Ask me about any of them, or about the ones that have not hit the market yet.
Listing data is provided by Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) through IDX Broker. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and must be independently verified.
Listing data is provided by Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) through IDX Broker. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and must be independently verified.
Market Intelligence
What Drives Value in Matthews Beach
- Matthews Beach Park and Seattle's largest freshwater swimming beach
- Lake Washington proximity and residential character
- Family-oriented neighborhood environment
- Reasonable pricing relative to other Lake Washington communities
What Buyers Should Know
- Matthews Beach Park draws significant summer crowds; factor in seasonal traffic on adjacent streets
- Lake access is via the public park, not private waterfront; confirm this aligns with your priorities
- Car or bus required for most daily services: no walkable commercial district immediately adjacent
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