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Riverview

Riverview is a spacious, family-oriented neighborhood in southwest Seattle known for its generous lot sizes, quick freeway access, and steady appreciation.

38
Walk Score
42
Transit Score
36
Bike Score

Living in Riverview

Riverview is a spacious, family-oriented neighborhood in southwest Seattle known for its generous lot sizes, quick freeway access, and steady appreciation. The median price of $885,000 at $384/sqft โ€” among the lowest price-per-square-foot ratios in the city โ€” reflects larger homes and lots that deliver excellent space value. A +8.1% year-over-year gain and 42-day median DOM indicate a market with sustained demand and room for patient buyers to find the right deal.

Riverview is a low-key, residential neighborhood that rewards buyers looking for space, affordability, and a tight-knit community feel within Seattle's city limits. The nearby Duwamish River trail system and Highland Park greenbelt offer outdoor recreation, while the West Seattle Bridge provides direct access to downtown jobs and amenities. The neighborhood is car-dependent but offers a pace of life that appeals to families and buyers making the transition from suburban living.

Space-maximizing family buyer โ€” The low $/sqft ratio means families get significantly more home for their dollar compared to other Seattle neighborhoods at a similar price point. Suburban-to-city transition buyer โ€” Riverview's quiet streets, larger lots, and car-friendly layout ease the transition for buyers moving from Eastside suburbs into the city. Long-term equity builder โ€” Consistent appreciation in an undervalued pocket of Seattle positions Riverview as a compelling long-hold investment for patient buyers.

Real Estate Market

Single Family+18.2% YoY
$897,500
$382
$/sqft
27
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

Riverview sits in the southwest corner of Seattle, bordered by the Duwamish River greenbelt to the east, West Marginal Way to the south, and Delridge Way to the west. It is part of the broader West Seattle peninsula.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 40 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 30 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 20 min by car
  • Boeing Renton: 20 min by car

Highlights

  • $384/sqft โ€” among the lowest price-per-sqft ratios in all of Seattle
  • Larger lots and home sizes deliver exceptional space value near $885K median
  • +8.1% YoY appreciation signals growing buyer interest in southwest Seattle
  • 42-day DOM gives buyers leverage to negotiate terms
  • Access to Duwamish River greenway and Highland Park trails
  • Easy I-5 and SR-509 access to Boeing, Renton, and SODO job centers

Schools

Riverview Elementary School

Elementary
5/10

Denny Middle School

Middle
5/10

West Seattle High School

High School
6/10

Thinking about Riverview?

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