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North Beach

North Beach is a quiet, secluded residential neighborhood tucked into the northern tip of the Crown Hill and Broadview area, offering a surprisingly serene coastal feel within Seattle city limits.

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Walk Score
42
Transit Score
40
Bike Score

Living in North Beach

North Beach is a quiet, secluded residential neighborhood tucked into the northern tip of the Crown Hill and Broadview area, offering a surprisingly serene coastal feel within Seattle city limits. With a median price of $930,000 and a dramatic -39.0% YoY shift alongside just 28 days on market, the current data reflects a small-sample market correction rather than a fundamental decline—well-priced homes here move quickly. Homes often feature large lots, mature trees, and proximity to the Puget Sound shoreline.

North Beach offers a retreat-like quality rare in Seattle, with beach access, dramatic Sound views, and a low-density residential feel that makes residents feel they are in a coastal town rather than a major city. The neighborhood is primarily residential with limited walkable retail, requiring residents to drive to Crown Hill or Greenwood for most errands. The tradeoff is privacy, large lots, and an almost private-beach community atmosphere.

Buyer seeking retreat-like seclusion without leaving Seattle — The coastal setting, beach access, and low-density feel deliver a lifestyle unavailable in most Seattle neighborhoods at this price point. Family valuing outdoor access and top elementary school — North Beach Elementary's reputation and the neighborhood's safe, quiet streets make it highly attractive for families with young children. Remote worker craving nature-connected living — Large lots, water views, and a peaceful environment support a high-quality work-from-home lifestyle while remaining in Seattle.

Real Estate Market

Single Family-38.4% YoY
$940,000
$512
$/sqft
10
Days
6
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

North Beach sits along the northwestern edge of Seattle near the Puget Sound shoreline, bounded roughly by NW 145th Street to the north, 15th Avenue NW to the east, and the beach access paths leading down to the water to the west.

Key commute times:

  • Downtown Seattle: 25 min by car
  • Amazon South Lake Union: 30 min by car
  • Microsoft Redmond: 40 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 45 min by car
  • Shoreline Employers: 10 min by car

Highlights

  • Direct Puget Sound shoreline access with beach paths
  • Olympic Mountain and water views from many homes
  • Large lots and mature tree canopy throughout
  • Low-density, secluded feel within Seattle city limits
  • North Beach Elementary is a neighborhood anchor with strong reputation
  • Quick access to Shoreline and Crown Hill for retail and dining

Schools

North Beach Elementary School

Elementary
8/10

Whitman Middle School

Middle
7/10

Ingraham High School

High School
7/10

Thinking about North Beach?

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