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Southeast Magnolia

Southeast Magnolia blends the quiet prestige of the Magnolia peninsula with slightly more accessible price points, offering single-family homes at a median of $843,000 and $500/sqft.

55
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
35
Bike Score

Living in Southeast Magnolia

Southeast Magnolia blends the quiet prestige of the Magnolia peninsula with slightly more accessible price points, offering single-family homes at a median of $843,000 and $500/sqft. The -21.6% YoY correction and swift 27-day DOM suggest motivated sellers and buyers acting quickly on repriced opportunities. Residents enjoy a serene, residential character with easy access to Discovery Park and Interbay.

Southeast Magnolia offers a tucked-away residential feel with tree-lined streets, water views from upper blocks, and quick access to the Interbay golf complex and Elliott Bay trail. Discovery Park—Seattle's largest—is a short drive up the hill, providing 534 acres of trails, beaches, and wildlife habitat. The neighborhood suits those seeking calm and space without fully leaving the city.

Outdoor-Focused Family — Discovery Park, beach access, and quiet streets provide ideal conditions for an active family lifestyle. Opportunity Buyer — A -21.6% YoY price drop signals a repricing event that sharp buyers can capitalize on before recovery. Professional Couple — Peaceful neighborhood character with a 15-minute downtown commute suits dual-income households wanting respite from urban density.

Real Estate Market

Single Family-6.5% YoY
$1,215,000
$594
$/sqft
14
Days
9
Sold
Condo-74.7% YoY
$500,000
$470
$/sqft
105
Days
4
Sold
Townhouse-11.1% YoY
$660,000
$582
$/sqft
27
Days
3
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

Southeast Magnolia forms the lower eastern edge of the Magnolia peninsula, transitioning toward Interbay and Queen Anne, bounded by the ship canal bluffs to the east and Magnolia's central ridge to the west.

Key commute times:

  • Downtown Seattle: 15 min by car
  • Amazon Seattle: 20 min by car
  • Microsoft Redmond: 40 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 35 min by car

Highlights

  • Price correction creates buying opportunity with quick 27-day DOM
  • Gateway to Discovery Park, Seattle's largest green space
  • Quieter, residential feel on the Magnolia peninsula
  • Elliott Bay waterfront and trail access
  • Strong school options including Catharine Blaine K-8
  • Relatively short commute to downtown Seattle

Schools

Catharine Blaine K-8

Elementary
8/10

McClure Middle School

Middle
6/10

Lincoln High School

High School
7/10

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