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Queen Anne

Queen Anne is one of Seattle's most iconic and sought-after neighborhoods, perched on a prominent hill with sweeping views of the Space Needle, downtown skyline, and Puget Sound.

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Walk Score
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Transit Score
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Bike Score

Living in Queen Anne

Queen Anne is one of Seattle's most iconic and sought-after neighborhoods, perched on a prominent hill with sweeping views of the Space Needle, downtown skyline, and Puget Sound. At a median of $840,000 and $599/sqft, it commands premium pricing reflective of its central location, architectural heritage, and lifestyle quality, even amid a -18.0% YoY normalization. With 60 DOM, buyers have meaningful opportunities to negotiate while securing a home in one of Seattle's most enduring neighborhoods.

Queen Anne blends small-town neighborhood charm with big-city convenience โ€” the tree-lined streets of Upper Queen Anne host independent coffee shops, boutiques, and restaurants, while Lower Queen Anne offers Seattle Center, the MoPOP museum, and the Opera House. Bhy Kracke Park and Kerry Park provide some of the most photographed views in all of Seattle. The neighborhood's mix of Craftsman bungalows, grand Victorians, and modern condos attracts a diverse community of families, professionals, and long-time Seattle residents.

Established family seeking top schools and neighborhood character โ€” John Hay Elementary and McClure Middle School are among the best in Seattle, and the neighborhood offers safe streets and a genuine community feel. Urban professional with design sensibility โ€” The architectural variety, cafรฉ culture, and stunning views appeal to buyers who want a distinctive home in a storied Seattle neighborhood. Culture and arts enthusiast โ€” Proximity to Seattle Center, the Opera, and the Symphony makes Queen Anne a natural home for those who prioritize arts and entertainment.

Real Estate Market

Single Family-2.0% YoY
$1,437,500
$607
$/sqft
67
Days
29
Sold
Condo+8.8% YoY
$530,000
$582
$/sqft
55
Days
45
Sold
Townhouse-3.1% YoY
$1,080,000
$698
$/sqft
22
Days
17
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

Queen Anne occupies a large hill directly north of Seattle Center, bounded by Lake Union and Westlake to the east, Magnolia to the west, and Fremont and Eastlake to the north. Upper Queen Anne sits at the hilltop while Lower Queen Anne (Uptown) borders Seattle Center at the base.

Key commute times:

  • Amazon Seattle Hq: 10 min by car
  • Microsoft Redmond: 30 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 25 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 10 min by car
  • Seattle Center Campus: 5 min on foot from Lower Queen Anne

Highlights

  • Iconic Seattle hilltop views of Space Needle, skyline, and Puget Sound from Kerry Park
  • Walkable village center on top of the hill with boutiques and acclaimed restaurants
  • Adjacent to Seattle Center, MoPOP, and the Seattle Opera
  • Architecturally rich stock of Craftsman and Victorian homes
  • Premium $599/sqft pricing reflects sustained long-term desirability
  • Post-correction buying opportunity with -18.0% YoY price softening

Schools

John Hay Elementary

Elementary
8/10

McClure Middle School

Middle
7/10

Seattle Center School (Lincoln High School feeder)

High School
7/10

Thinking about Queen Anne?

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