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Lower Queen Anne

Lower Queen Anne — also called Uptown — is Seattle's cultural and entertainment hub, home to Seattle Center, the Space Needle, McCaw Hall, and Climate Pledge Arena, surrounded by a dense urban neig...

95
Walk Score
78
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Living in Lower Queen Anne

Lower Queen Anne — also called Uptown — is Seattle's cultural and entertainment hub, home to Seattle Center, the Space Needle, McCaw Hall, and Climate Pledge Arena, surrounded by a dense urban neighborhood of condos, apartments, and converted historic buildings. It offers one of Seattle's most walkable and transit-connected lifestyles at a median of $617,500. The 21.6% YoY price decline and 41-day DOM present a compelling entry point for buyers.

Lower Queen Anne is exceptionally walkable — residents are steps from the Space Needle, world-class performing arts venues, dozens of restaurants, coffee shops, and the Seattle waterfront. The neighborhood pulses with cultural energy on event nights at Climate Pledge Arena and McCaw Hall. It suits urban dwellers who want everything at their doorstep without owning a car.

Urban singles and couples, car-free lifestyle — A 95 walk score and dense amenities make this one of Seattle's best neighborhoods for those who prefer walking and transit over driving. Arts and culture enthusiasts — Immediate proximity to the Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Seattle Repertory Theatre, and major concerts is unmatched in the city. First-time condo buyers seeking value — A 21.6% YoY price drop positions Lower Queen Anne as an unusually affordable entry into a prime Seattle location.

Real Estate Market

Condo+31.6% YoY
$520,000
$567
$/sqft
44
Days
19
Sold
Townhouse-5.5% YoY
$1,330,000
$746
$/sqft
4
Days
3
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

Lower Queen Anne sits at the base of Queen Anne Hill, directly north of Belltown and south of the Queen Anne residential slopes, centered on Seattle Center and the corridor along 1st Avenue N and Queen Anne Avenue N. It is bordered roughly by Denny Way to the south and Roy Street to the north.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 35 min by car or 50 min by transit
  • Amazon Bellevue: 30 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 8 min by car or 12 min by streetcar/bus
  • Amazon South Lake Union: 10 min by car or 15 min on foot
  • Swedish First Hill: 15 min by car

Highlights

  • Steps from Seattle Center, Space Needle, and Climate Pledge Arena
  • Walker's paradise with a walk score of 95
  • Significant 21.6% YoY median price decline — strong buyer opportunity
  • Rich arts and entertainment scene (opera, ballet, concerts, NHL)
  • Excellent transit connections throughout the city
  • Compact urban density with historic character buildings

Schools

Queen Anne Elementary

Elementary
7/10

McClure Middle School

Middle
6/10

Seattle Center School (Middle College)

High School
8/10

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