North Seattle
Meadowbrook
A quiet, family-oriented North Seattle neighborhood near Meadowbrook Pond and Nathan Hale High School.
Housing
Single-Family Homes
Setting
Residential
Access
Car-Dependent + Bus
Known For
Meadowbrook Pond + Accessible Pricing + Family Character
The Neighborhood
Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook is a quiet residential neighborhood in northeast Seattle, anchored by Meadowbrook Pond and the adjacent park system, and defined by single-family homes at price points that are accessible by Seattle standards. Nathan Hale High School is the neighborhood's primary institutional anchor, and its presence contributes to the family-oriented character that most buyers describe when they find the neighborhood.
Meadowbrook lacks the urban energy of nearby Lake City or the park prestige of Matthews Beach to the south, but it delivers a reliable residential experience at a price point that has attracted young families and first-time buyers who might otherwise be priced out of the Lake Washington corridor or the light rail corridor to the west.
Points of Interest
- Meadowbrook Pond
- Nathan Hale High School
- Meadowbrook Community Center
- 35th Avenue NE commercial corridor
Real Estate
Real Estate in Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook offers some of the most accessible single-family pricing in northeast Seattle. The housing stock is primarily mid-century and post-war construction, ranging from well-maintained originals to properties that have been renovated over time. Buyers who need space, a yard, and reasonable North Seattle positioning often find Meadowbrook competitive with alternatives further from the city.
The neighborhood's main limitation is walkability; most residents rely on a car for daily errands, and the commercial corridor along 35th Avenue NE is utilitarian rather than vibrant. For buyers whose priorities are a house, a yard, and a genuinely residential North Seattle address, Meadowbrook merits careful consideration.
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Housing Types
- Single-family homes
- Mid-century homes
- Entry-level homes
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On the Market
Homes for sale in Meadowbrook at the moment
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 Meadowbrook
- Accessible pricing relative to other northeast Seattle neighborhoods
- Meadowbrook Pond and park system: genuine green space within walking distance
- Family-oriented community character with Nathan Hale High School as anchor
- Lot and yard space relative to more central Seattle neighborhoods
What Buyers Should Know
- Car-dependent for most daily needs; walkability is limited
- Research Seattle Public Schools assignment for your specific address before committing
- Mid-century construction warrants thorough pre-inspection
- Pricing is accessible; compare per-square-foot against nearby Lake City when evaluating
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