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Judkins Park

Judkins Park is an up-and-coming Seattle neighborhood experiencing strong appreciation, with a +5.3% YoY price gain and a median of $799,500.

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Walk Score
78
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Living in Judkins Park

Judkins Park is an up-and-coming Seattle neighborhood experiencing strong appreciation, with a +5.3% YoY price gain and a median of $799,500. Situated just southeast of Capitol Hill, it blends historic charm with new development, attracting buyers priced out of pricier adjacent neighborhoods. Quick 18-day median days on market signals high demand and a competitive buying environment.

Judkins Park offers an urban neighborhood feel with a genuine community identity centered around its namesake park, featuring a spray pad, sports courts, and open green space. The 2 Line light rail extension has dramatically improved transit connectivity, putting downtown Seattle and the Eastside within easy reach. Local eateries, coffee shops, and proximity to the Central District's dining scene give residents a vibrant urban lifestyle without the price tag of Capitol Hill.

Transit-oriented commuter โ€” New light rail access puts downtown Seattle and the Eastside tech corridor within easy reach without owning a car. Equity-building homeowner โ€” Consistent appreciation and a fast-moving market suggest strong long-term value for those who buy now. Urban buyer priced out of Capitol Hill โ€” Offers similar walkability and urban amenities at a more accessible price point than neighboring hot spots.

Real Estate Market

Single Family-18.7% YoY
$866,000
$582
$/sqft
17
Days
3
Sold
Townhouse-0.7% YoY
$749,000
$551
$/sqft
47
Days
5
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

Judkins Park occupies the area south of the Central District and east of the International District, roughly between I-90 to the south, 23rd Avenue to the west, and the light rail corridor to the east. The neighborhood takes its name from Judkins Park itself, a large green space at its center.

Key commute times:

  • Amazon South Lake Union: 12 min by car or 20 min by bus
  • Downtown Seattle: 8 min by car or 15 min by light rail
  • Microsoft Redmond: 25 min by car or 35 min by light rail
  • Amazon Bellevue: 18 min by car or 25 min by light rail
  • Harborview Medical Center: 10 min by car

Highlights

  • Strong +5.3% YoY appreciation signals growing demand
  • Fast 18-day median DOM โ€” competitive market with limited inventory
  • New 2 Line light rail station improves connectivity
  • Large namesake park with sports courts and spray pad
  • Proximity to Central District dining and Capitol Hill nightlife
  • More affordable than adjacent Capitol Hill and Madison Valley

Schools

Leschi Elementary

Elementary
6/10

Washington Middle School

Middle
5/10

Franklin High School

High School
6/10

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