Living in Hunts Point
Hunts Point is a 450-resident incorporated town on the Lake Washington shoreline between Medina and Yarrow Point — one of the most exclusive addresses in the Pacific Northwest and nationally. The median sale price of $17,370,000 ($3,135/sqft) places it firmly in the ultra-prime tier, with a +91.4% YoY jump driven by a handful of extraordinary waterfront estate transactions. The 268-day average DOM reflects the reality of a market where inventory is measured in single digits and buyers are a global pool of ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Hunts Point is entirely private, entirely car-dependent, and entirely defined by the water — nearly every parcel has either direct Lake Washington waterfront or views, with private docks, boathouses, and gated driveways the norm rather than the exception. There is no retail, no walkable amenity, and no meaningful transit. Life here is organized around private recreation, entertaining at estate-scale homes, and helicopter or boat access. The town maintains its own police force and operates with the ethos of a private residential community.
Ultra-high-net-worth tech founder or executive — Wants the most prestigious lakefront address in the Pacific Northwest with absolute privacy; the Hunts Point address carries global name recognition in tech circles. Trophy property investor — Acquiring one of a tiny number of estate-scale parcels on Lake Washington's eastern shore — scarcity and waterfront are the irreplaceable assets. Established Seattle-area wealth consolidating lifestyle — Moving from a large home in Medina, Clyde Hill, or Yarrow Point to the apex of the Eastside market; Hunts Point is the final upgrade.