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Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is a diverse, elevated neighborhood offering sweeping views of the Seattle skyline, Puget Sound, and the Cascades.

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Walk Score
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Transit Score
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Bike Score

Living in Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is a diverse, elevated neighborhood offering sweeping views of the Seattle skyline, Puget Sound, and the Cascades. At a median of $685,000 with modest 3.2% YoY growth, it provides genuine value for buyers seeking a central location with authentic neighborhood character. The area's mix of long-established families, new residents, and a vibrant Vietnamese and East African community gives it a distinctly multicultural identity.

Beacon Hill offers a quieter residential feel while still being connected to the city via the Link Light Rail station at Beacon Hill. Jefferson Park provides acres of green space, community gardens, a golf course, and some of the best panoramic views in Seattle. The neighborhood's multicultural dining scene โ€” especially Vietnamese pho restaurants along Rainier Avenue โ€” is a beloved local asset.

Value-conscious Seattle buyer โ€” Beacon Hill offers central Seattle living with Link Light Rail access and panoramic views at a lower median price than many comparable neighborhoods. Family seeking IB schools โ€” The IB pathway from Beacon Hill International through Cleveland High School is a rare and compelling draw for education-focused families. Transit-dependent urban commuter โ€” The Beacon Hill Link Light Rail station provides fast, car-free access to downtown Seattle, South Lake Union, and the airport.

Real Estate Market

Single Family+5.6% YoY
$760,000
$433
$/sqft
18
Days
39
Sold
Condo+7.5% YoY
$482,500
$333
$/sqft
103
Days
4
Sold
Townhouse-2.7% YoY
$593,775
$429
$/sqft
98
Days
18
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

Beacon Hill runs along a north-south ridgeline south of downtown Seattle, bounded by I-5 to the west, Rainier Avenue to the east, Georgetown to the south, and the Central District to the north.

Key commute times:

  • Downtown Seattle: 12 min by car or 15 min by Link Light Rail
  • Amazon South Lake Union: 15 min by car
  • Microsoft Redmond: 35 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 25 min by car
  • Seatac Airport: 20 min by car

Highlights

  • Panoramic views of downtown, Puget Sound, and the Cascades
  • Direct Link Light Rail access to downtown and Sea-Tac
  • Jefferson Park โ€” large urban park with sports fields and community garden
  • Diverse and authentic multicultural dining and community
  • IB school pathway from elementary through high school
  • Relative affordability at $685K median for a central Seattle location

Schools

Beacon Hill International School

Elementary
7/10

Mercer International Middle School

Middle
6/10

Cleveland High School

High School
7/10

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