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Alki Point

Alki Point is Seattle's beloved beachfront neighborhood, offering rare waterfront living with sweeping views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and the downtown skyline.

79
Walk Score
55
Transit Score
70
Bike Score

Living in Alki Point

Alki Point is Seattle's beloved beachfront neighborhood, offering rare waterfront living with sweeping views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and the downtown skyline. At a median of $969,000 and $623 per square foot, it commands a premium reflective of its iconic setting and lifestyle appeal. The 72-day average days on market and -3.5% year-over-year price shift indicate a selective buyer pool, with opportunities for patient purchasers.

Alki Point delivers a rare urban beach lifestyle, with a 2.5-mile waterfront promenade ideal for walking, cycling, and summer gatherings. The neighborhood buzzes with activity in warmer months, drawing beachgoers to volleyball courts, fire pits, and a lively strip of cafes and restaurants along Alki Avenue SW. Despite the resort-like ambiance, the area maintains a genuine neighborhood character cherished by long-time residents.

Lifestyle-driven move-up buyer โ€” Buyers trading up from other Seattle neighborhoods are drawn by the waterfront lifestyle and prestige of Alki Point's iconic address. Seattle native seeking a retreat โ€” The beach-town atmosphere within city limits offers a unique work-life balance that appeals to established Seattle professionals. Second-home or investment buyer โ€” High demand for short-term and vacation rentals on the waterfront makes Alki Point attractive for investors seeking premium returns.

Real Estate Market

Single Family+13.1% YoY
$1,136,500
$591
$/sqft
71
Days
4
Sold
Condo+24.8% YoY
$854,995
$632
$/sqft
75
Days
14
Sold
Townhouse-15.4% YoY
$1,015,000
$623
$/sqft
13
Days
3
Sold

5-Year Price Trends

Quarterly median sale price. Source: Redfin. Hover to highlight.

Q4 2025. Quarterly data from Redfin. Low sales volume can cause quarter-to-quarter volatility.

Getting Around

Alki Point occupies the westernmost tip of the West Seattle peninsula, bordered by Puget Sound to the west and north and transitioning into the broader Alki neighborhood to the east. The area centers around Alki Beach Park and the historic Alki Point Lighthouse.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 45 min by car, 80 min by transit
  • Amazon South Lake Union: 25 min by car, 50 min by transit
  • Downtown Seattle: 20 min by car, 30 min by ferry/water taxi
  • Boeing Renton: 35 min by car

Highlights

  • Iconic Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views
  • 2.5-mile waterfront promenade and beach access
  • Water taxi to downtown Seattle for car-free commuting
  • Vibrant summer beach culture with restaurants and cafes
  • Historic Alki Point Lighthouse landmark
  • Strong sense of community among long-time residents

Schools

Alki Elementary School

Elementary
7/10

Madison Middle School

Middle
6/10

West Seattle High School

High School
7/10

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