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Fauntleroy

Fauntleroy is a prestigious Southwest Seattle neighborhood perched above Puget Sound, offering large single-family homes, lush greenery, and the only direct ferry connection to Vashon Island from S...

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Living in Fauntleroy

Fauntleroy is a prestigious Southwest Seattle neighborhood perched above Puget Sound, offering large single-family homes, lush greenery, and the only direct ferry connection to Vashon Island from Seattle. With a median of $1,212,500 β€” up 39.8% year-over-year β€” and a rapid 26-day average DOM, Fauntleroy is one of Seattle's hottest appreciating enclaves. Its combination of natural beauty, ferry access, and proximity to Lincoln Park drives consistently strong demand.

Fauntleroy residents enjoy an exceptional outdoor lifestyle anchored by Lincoln Park β€” one of Seattle's finest, with forest trails, a saltwater pool, and rocky beach shoreline. The Fauntleroy ferry to Vashon Island opens access to island day trips and a uniquely Pacific Northwest way of life. The neighborhood has an affluent, settled character with large craftsman and mid-century homes on generous lots.

Affluent family prioritizing nature access and schools β€” Lincoln Park, Fauntleroy Elementary's strong ratings, and large home sites make this the premier family destination in West Seattle. Outdoor lifestyle buyer or ferry commuter β€” The Vashon ferry and Lincoln Park create an unmatched Pacific Northwest lifestyle that is genuinely irreplaceable in Seattle. Equity-building investor tracking appreciation β€” Nearly 40% YoY appreciation signals strong long-term demand fundamentals driven by supply constraints and lifestyle desirability.

Real Estate Market

Single Family+59.1% YoY
$1,380,000
$513
$/sqft
17
Days
9
Sold
Condo
$752,950
$581
$/sqft
72
Days
2
Sold
Townhouse
$889,950
$515
$/sqft
48
Days
2
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

Fauntleroy occupies the southwestern tip of the West Seattle peninsula, bounded by Lincoln Park to the south, the Fauntleroy ferry terminal on the waterfront, and transitioning to Arbor Heights and Gatewood to the north and east.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 55–70 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 50–65 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 25–35 min by car or 40–50 min by bus
  • West Seattle Junction: 10–15 min by car

Highlights

  • Direct Fauntleroy–Vashon ferry connection β€” unique in all of Seattle
  • Immediate access to Lincoln Park's 135 acres of forest and Puget Sound waterfront
  • 39.8% YoY price appreciation signals strong and sustained buyer demand
  • Large homes on spacious lots with mature, canopied streetscapes
  • Highly rated Fauntleroy Elementary draws families with school-age children
  • Quiet, prestigious enclave with a distinctive small-community identity within Seattle

Schools

Fauntleroy Elementary

Elementary
8/10

Madison Middle School

Middle
6/10

West Seattle High School

High School
6/10

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