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Lincoln Beach

Lincoln Beach is a secluded, low-density residential enclave in northwest Seattle, tucked between Puget Sound and the wooded ravines of the Crown Hill area.

32
Walk Score
38
Transit Score
25
Bike Score

Living in Lincoln Beach

Lincoln Beach is a secluded, low-density residential enclave in northwest Seattle, tucked between Puget Sound and the wooded ravines of the Crown Hill area. Its peaceful, off-the-beaten-path character attracts buyers who want privacy and natural surroundings within Seattle's city limits. With a median of $885,000 and an 82-day days on market โ€” down 4.3% YoY โ€” patient buyers can find strong value here.

Lincoln Beach is one of Seattle's most naturally secluded neighborhoods, offering wooded ravines, bluff-top views, and proximity to Carkeek Park's beach and trails. Day-to-day errands require a car, but residents trade convenience for tranquility and natural beauty. The community skews toward families and retirees who prize quiet streets and outdoor recreation over urban amenities.

Nature-seeking families โ€” Carkeek Park's beach, forest trails, and seasonal salmon run provide rare natural amenities right in the neighborhood. Remote workers valuing privacy โ€” The low density and wooded setting create a retreat-like environment ideal for those who work from home and want space. Value-conscious buyers in northwest Seattle โ€” Longer days on market and a YoY price dip signal an opportunity to buy well in a desirable quadrant of the city.

Real Estate Market

Single Family
$942,500
$608
$/sqft
82
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

Lincoln Beach is located in the Broadview-Bitter Lake corridor of northwest Seattle, near the shores of Puget Sound south of Carkeek Park. It is bounded loosely by Greenwood Avenue N to the east and the Puget Sound bluffs to the west.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 40 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 40 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 20 min by car
  • Amazon South Lake Union: 22 min by car
  • Swedish Ballard: 15 min by car

Highlights

  • Walking distance to Carkeek Park beach and salmon stream
  • Puget Sound bluff views and wooded ravine lots
  • Exceptionally quiet, low-traffic residential streets
  • Strong lot sizes and mature landscaping
  • Favorable buyer market with extended 82-day DOM
  • Access to Ingraham High School IB program

Schools

Broadview-Thomson K-8

Elementary
6/10

Robert Eagle Staff Middle School

Middle
7/10

Ingraham High School

High School
7/10

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