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Roxhill is an emerging West Seattle neighborhood that posted a 23.3% year-over-year price increase to a median of $850,000, signaling strong momentum as buyers discover its affordability relative t...

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Living in Roxhill

Roxhill is an emerging West Seattle neighborhood that posted a 23.3% year-over-year price increase to a median of $850,000, signaling strong momentum as buyers discover its affordability relative to the rest of West Seattle. The area surrounds Roxhill Park, one of West Seattle's larger green spaces, and offers a mix of post-war ranch homes and newer construction on generous lots. Its trajectory makes it one of the more compelling value-growth stories on Seattle's west side.

Roxhill's defining feature is its namesake park, a 10-acre green space with a wetland loop trail, playgrounds, and community garden plots that anchor a neighborly, outdoor-oriented lifestyle. The area is quieter and less commercial than the West Seattle Junction but offers convenient access to the Junction's dining and retail just minutes away. Long days on market (43 DOM) suggest buyers have time to negotiate, but the price surge indicates that is beginning to change.

Value-seeking homebuyer โ€” Strong appreciation with a still-accessible median price makes Roxhill a compelling equity-building opportunity before further price gains. Outdoor-lifestyle family โ€” Roxhill Park provides walkable green space for families with young children in a quieter, lower-density setting. West Seattle investor โ€” Price momentum and below-average competition compared to the Junction make Roxhill attractive for buy-and-hold residential investors.

Real Estate Market

Single Family+19.1% YoY
$857,500
$479
$/sqft
54
Days
14
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

Roxhill sits in the western portion of the West Seattle peninsula, roughly bounded by SW Roxbury Street to the south, 16th Ave SW to the east, and Delridge Way SW to the east, centered around Roxhill Park near SW Barton Street.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 45 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 35 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 20 min by car, 35 min via Metro bus

Highlights

  • 23.3% YoY price appreciation signals one of West Seattle's fastest-growing neighborhoods
  • Roxhill Park provides a 10-acre green anchor with trails and community gardens
  • Larger lots and post-war homes offer value vs. the West Seattle Junction
  • Median $850,000 still accessible compared to more established West Seattle enclaves
  • Improving neighborhood trajectory attracting equity-building buyers
  • Easy highway access to downtown and South Seattle employment centers

Schools

Roxhill Elementary

Elementary
5/10

Denny International Middle School

Middle
5/10

West Seattle High School

High School
6/10

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