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East Queen Anne

East Queen Anne is a residential hillside neighborhood offering sweeping views of Lake Union, the Seattle skyline, and the Cascades.

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Walk Score
72
Transit Score
55
Bike Score

Living in East Queen Anne

East Queen Anne is a residential hillside neighborhood offering sweeping views of Lake Union, the Seattle skyline, and the Cascades. The area blends craftsman and Victorian homes with a quieter, more residential feel than the Queen Anne commercial core. With a median of $830,000 and 77 days on market โ€” down 38.6% year-over-year โ€” buyers are finding more negotiating room here than in recent years.

East Queen Anne offers a walkable urban village feel with quick access to the boutiques and restaurants along Queen Anne Avenue N and the cultural amenities of Seattle Center. Bhy Kracke Park and Kerry Park provide iconic city viewpoints and green respite. The neighborhood has a tight-knit residential character that appeals to those seeking city convenience without the density of downtown.

Tech professional relocating from South Lake Union โ€” Short commute to Amazon/Google SLU campuses combined with a quieter residential street feel is highly appealing. Arts and culture enthusiast โ€” Proximity to Seattle Center, the Rep, and Opera House makes this a natural fit for those who prioritize cultural access. Value-seeking move-up buyer โ€” Significant YoY price softening and longer days on market create negotiating leverage for buyers upgrading from condos or smaller homes.

Real Estate Market

Single Family+44.9% YoY
$2,210,000
$684
$/sqft
102
Days
7
Sold
Condo-21.5% YoY
$530,000
$571
$/sqft
68
Days
17
Sold
Townhouse-25.2% YoY
$1,080,000
$644
$/sqft
53
Days
9
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

East Queen Anne sits on the eastern slope of Queen Anne Hill, bordered roughly by Aurora Avenue N to the east, Queen Anne Avenue N to the west, and the Westlake/Eastlake neighborhoods below. It is just north of Seattle Center.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 30โ€“40 min by car or express bus
  • Amazon Bellevue: 35โ€“45 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 10โ€“15 min by car or bus
  • Amazon South Lake Union: 10 min by car or 20 min by bus

Highlights

  • Panoramic views of Lake Union and the Seattle skyline from elevated streets
  • Steps from Seattle Center, Space Needle, and McCaw Hall
  • Mix of craftsman, Victorian, and mid-century homes with character
  • Walkable to Queen Anne Ave N restaurants, cafes, and shops
  • Quick bus or car commute to South Lake Union tech corridor
  • Buyer's market conditions with 38.6% YoY price decline creating opportunity

Schools

John Hay Elementary

Elementary
8/10

McClure Middle School

Middle
7/10

Lincoln High School

High School
8/10

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