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View Ridge

View Ridge is a prestige residential neighborhood on Seattle's northeast lakefront, offering unobstructed views of Lake Washington, the Cascades, and Mount Rainier from elevated streets above Sand ...

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Living in View Ridge

View Ridge is a prestige residential neighborhood on Seattle's northeast lakefront, offering unobstructed views of Lake Washington, the Cascades, and Mount Rainier from elevated streets above Sand Point. With a median of $1,000,000 and a notable -27.3% year-over-year correction, the neighborhood presents a significant buying opportunity for those who have tracked its historically premium pricing. The correction reflects broader luxury market normalization rather than any deterioration in the neighborhood's outstanding fundamentals — top schools, waterfront park access, and iconic lake views remain firmly intact.

View Ridge residents enjoy direct access to Warren G. Magnuson Park — one of Seattle's largest and most beloved parks — featuring 350 acres of trails, sports fields, off-leash dog areas, and a swimming beach on Lake Washington. The Burke-Gilman Trail runs along the neighborhood's western edge, connecting cyclists to UW and beyond. The neighborhood's elevated position delivers stunning water and mountain views, while its spacious lots and mature landscaping create a serene, almost suburban tranquility within the city.

Opportunistic luxury buyer — Recognizes that a -27.3% YoY correction in a historically premium neighborhood creates a window to buy below recent peaks with strong long-term upside. School-focused family — Wants the best public school trifecta in northeast Seattle — View Ridge Elementary, Eckstein, Roosevelt — in a safe, park-adjacent setting. Outdoor-lifestyle professional — Prioritizes immediate access to Magnuson Park's trails, beach, and sports facilities alongside a competitive tech commute corridor.

Real Estate Market

Single Family-0.9% YoY
$1,847,500
$615
$/sqft
13
Days
6
Sold
Condo+25.0% YoY
$387,500
$425
$/sqft
47
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

View Ridge sits on a ridge above Lake Washington in northeast Seattle, bounded roughly by NE 65th Street to the south, Sand Point Way NE to the west, NE 75th Street to the north, and the Lake Washington shoreline to the east, placing it adjacent to Magnuson Park and the Sand Point Country Club.

Key commute times:

  • Microsoft Redmond: 30 min by car
  • Amazon Bellevue: 35 min by car
  • Downtown Seattle: 25 min by car
  • University Of Washington: 15 min by car
  • Amazon South Lake Union: 28 min by car

Highlights

  • 27.3% YoY price correction creates a rare entry-point opportunity in a premium lakefront neighborhood
  • Direct access to Magnuson Park's 350-acre waterfront recreation campus
  • Lake Washington, Cascade, and Mount Rainier views from elevated streets
  • Top-tier View Ridge Elementary–Eckstein–Roosevelt school pipeline
  • Burke-Gilman Trail access for cycling to UW and beyond
  • Spacious lots with mature tree canopy and quiet, low-density character

Schools

View Ridge Elementary School

Elementary
8/10

Eckstein Middle School

Middle
8/10

Roosevelt High School

High School
8/10

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