Beacon Hill & Southeast Seattle
Mount Baker
Historic residences, Lake Washington, and one of the most architecturally significant neighborhoods in Seattle.
Housing
Historic Luxury Homes
Setting
Established Lakefront
Access
Moderate Walkability
Known For
Craftsman Architecture + Lake Washington
The Neighborhood
Mount Baker
Mount Baker is one of Seattle's most architecturally significant residential neighborhoods, with a collection of historic homes along its curvilinear streets above Lake Washington that rivals anything in the city. The neighborhood was developed in the early twentieth century as a planned residential community, and the original character has been preserved through decades of careful owner-occupancy.
The lakefront parks at Mount Baker and Stan Sayres Memorial give residents beach access and recreational facilities. The neighborhood sits between the Columbia City light rail station and the lake, giving it reasonable transit access for a neighborhood of this character and price point.
Points of Interest
- Lake Washington
- Mount Baker Park
- Mount Baker Beach
- Stan Sayres Memorial Park
- Columbia City Station nearby
Real Estate
Real Estate in Mount Baker
Luxury historic homes define the Mount Baker market. The neighborhood attracts buyers who prioritize architecture and established character, and inventory here is limited and moves deliberately. Well-preserved historic homes command significant premiums, and the market is thin enough that buyers may wait a year or more for the right property.
Historic homes in Mount Baker carry the maintenance implications of their age; buyers should budget for systems updates and factor in the cost of maintaining the original character that makes these homes valuable in the first place.
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Housing Types
- Historic luxury homes
- Craftsman architecture
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On the Market
A few homes on the market in Mount Baker 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.
