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Roosevelt Heights

Roosevelt Heights is an upscale enclave perched above the Roosevelt neighborhood, offering commanding views and larger lots that command a premium median price of $1,967,500.

72
Walk Score
65
Transit Score
58
Bike Score

Living in Roosevelt Heights

Roosevelt Heights is an upscale enclave perched above the Roosevelt neighborhood, offering commanding views and larger lots that command a premium median price of $1,967,500. The area blends classic Seattle Craftsman and mid-century architecture with a quiet, residential feel just steps from urban amenities. Its combination of elevated vistas, spacious homes, and proximity to the University District makes it one of northeast Seattle's most coveted addresses.

Residents enjoy a quiet, tree-lined hillside setting within walking distance of the Roosevelt light rail station, Ravenna Park trails, and the dining corridor along Roosevelt Way NE. The neighborhood has a settled, family-oriented atmosphere with easy access to Green Lake for outdoor recreation. Coffee shops, boutiques, and restaurants along 65th Street provide day-to-day conveniences without the bustle of denser urban districts.

Move-up family buyer โ€” Larger lots, top middle and high schools, and a quiet hillside setting make this ideal for families ready to upgrade from starter homes. Tech professional seeking transit access โ€” The Roosevelt light rail station enables a car-free or car-light commute to South Lake Union or downtown, attractive to Amazon and Seattle tech workers. Equity-rich Seattle homeowner โ€” Buyers rolling over significant equity appreciate the neighborhood's premium positioning and historically low days on market as a store of value.

Real Estate Market

Single Family
$1,967,500
$564
$/sqft
13
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

Roosevelt Heights sits in northeast Seattle, bounded roughly by NE 65th Street to the south, 15th Ave NE to the west, and the hillside terrain rising toward Lake City Way. It overlooks the flatter Roosevelt core to the south and offers easy access to both the University District and Green Lake.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 30 min by car, 55 min via SR-520 + light rail
  • Amazon Bellevue: 35 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 15 min by car, 20 min via light rail from Roosevelt Station

Highlights

  • Premium median price of $1,967,500 reflects larger lots and elevated desirability
  • Fast 13 DOM signals strong buyer demand and limited supply
  • Walking distance to Roosevelt Link light rail station
  • Proximity to Ravenna Park and Green Lake outdoor amenities
  • Feeds into top-rated Eckstein MS and Roosevelt HS
  • Views and hillside character distinguish homes from flatter Roosevelt core

Schools

John Rogers Elementary

Elementary
6/10

Eckstein Middle School

Middle
8/10

Roosevelt High School

High School
8/10

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