Seattle

Population

~750,000

Pacific Northwest’s largest city

Median Home Price

$850K+

Varies widely by neighborhood

School District

SPS

Seattle Public Schools + many privates

Major Employers

Amazon, Boeing

+ Starbucks, UW, and more

Seattle is the kind of city that gets into your bones. The skyline framed by the Olympics to the west and the Cascades to the east. The smell of Pike Place Market on a Saturday morning. The way Puget Sound light hits the water in October. For those of us with deep roots here, it is simply home, and we would not trade it for anywhere else.  

Seattle does not ask you to choose between career and quality of life. It gives you both.

  The Seattle real estate market spans an extraordinary range of neighborhoods, each with its own personality and price point. Capitol Hill and First Hill offer urban density and walkability. Queen Anne and Magnolia deliver sweeping views and established elegance. Ballard has become one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods for its walkable village feel and thriving restaurant scene. West Seattle offers a community-first sensibility with water views that will take your breath away. Seattle Public Schools serves the city’s families across dozens of schools, with strong magnet and specialty programs. The city is also home to some of the Pacific Northwest’s best private schools, including The Lakeside School, Seattle Academy, and Northwest School, giving families a wide range of educational paths to consider. Hunter attended the University of Washington and spent his college years fully immersed in Seattle; its neighborhoods, its rhythms, and the things that make it unlike anywhere else. That familiarity runs deep, and it shows in how he helps buyers navigate the city’s distinct pockets with confidence and clarity. Pair that with Kimberly’s decades of experience serving Seattle clients and you have a team that knows this market from every direction.

Schools

• Seattle Public Schools (SPS)
• Strong magnet and specialty programs
• The Lakeside School (private)
• Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences
• University of Washington nearby

Popular neighborhoods

• Ballard – walkable, vibrant, family-friendly
• Queen Anne – views, elegance, community feel
• Capitol Hill – urban energy, culture, dining
• West Seattle – waterfront, local charm
• Magnolia – quiet, prestigious, beautiful

Why buyers choose Seattle

• No state income tax
• World-class tech job market
• Unmatched natural beauty
• Diverse, walkable neighborhoods
• Thriving arts and food culture

Iconic

Pike Place Market

One of the oldest farmers markets in the country and a living, breathing part of Seattle’s daily identity.

Arts & Culture

Seattle Art Museum & Symphony

World-class cultural institutions that make Seattle a genuine arts destination.

Outdoors

Discovery Park

534 acres of forest, bluffs, and Puget Sound coastline sitting inside the city limits.

Dining

James Beard Award-winning restaurants

Seattle’s food scene has earned national recognition, from seafood to ramen to farm-to-table cuisine.

Sports

Seahawks, Mariners & Kraken

Seattle is a passionate sports city with three major league franchises and devoted fanbases.

Access

Link Light Rail Network

Seattle’s rapidly expanding light rail system connects neighborhoods to each other and to the Eastside.