Beacon Hill & Southeast Seattle
Seward Park
A lakefront neighborhood wrapped around one of Seattle's most distinctive parks.
Housing
Single-Family + Lakefront Properties
Setting
Lakefront Residential
Access
Car-Dependent
Known For
Seward Park + Lake Washington + Old-Growth Forest
The Neighborhood
Seward Park
Seward Park occupies the Bailey Peninsula on Lake Washington, with the park (one of the only old-growth urban forests in Seattle) forming the anchor around which the residential neighborhood has developed. The combination of lake access, old-growth forest, and a 2.4-mile waterfront trail makes Seward Park one of the most distinctive outdoor environments in Seattle.
The residential neighborhood surrounding the park is primarily single-family homes on streets that provide direct park and lake access. The area is quiet and car-dependent, with residents driving to Columbia City or Rainier Beach for most commercial services.
Points of Interest
- Seward Park
- Bailey Peninsula
- Lake Washington
- Old-growth forest trail
Real Estate
Real Estate in Seward Park
Single-family homes and lakefront properties define the Seward Park market. Park-adjacent and lakefront properties command significant premiums, and the supply is geographically constrained by the park boundaries. Buyers targeting waterfront lots here should expect limited availability and competitive conditions when the right properties come to market.
The neighborhood's distance from light rail and commercial services makes car dependence a practical reality. Buyers should model their daily commute and services access carefully before committing.
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Housing Types
- Single-family homes
- Lakefront properties
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On the Market
A few homes on the market in Seward Park 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.
