New Construction Search · King County, WA
King County new construction homes.
New construction in King County means navigating builder contracts, design center upgrades, and lot premiums that add up fast. RexMont represents buyers in new construction transactions — at no additional cost — and helps clients avoid the common mistakes that come from going direct with a builder's sales team.
Market context
What buyers and sellers should know.
New construction in King County moves in phases — early-phase buyers often get the best pricing but the least choice; late-phase buyers get more lot selection but may face price increases. Understanding a builder's sales cadence is essential to timing your purchase well.
King County has 100+ active new-construction listings on the NWMLS right now; the newest 100 show a median list price of $949,900 (roughly $571/sqft). The area is served by the Multiple districts (Seattle, Bellevue, Issaquah, and others), and top local employers include Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing. Primary commute corridors connect to I-5 / I-405 / SR-520 and Link Light Rail network.
RexMont Real Estate is Seattle and the Eastside's most-reviewed brokerage — 1,242+ five-star Google reviews and over $1 billion in closed transactions across 1,200+ deals.
Before you buy
What to know about new construction homes in King County.
Bring your own agent — it costs you nothing
Builder contracts include buyer agent commissions whether or not you use one. Going direct with the builder's sales team means the same commission stays in the builder's pocket while you lose independent representation.
Design center upgrades add up fast
Most new construction base prices are for a stripped-down package. Flooring, countertops, appliances, and finish upgrades at the design center can add $50,000–$200,000+ to your purchase price. Set a firm upgrade budget before your design center appointment.
Builder contract terms are not standard
Builder contracts are written to protect the builder, not the buyer. Inspection rights, earnest money terms, closing timeline flexibility, and warranty coverage vary significantly between builders. Have your agent review the contract before signing.
Construction loan vs. standard financing
Most buyers use a standard mortgage that closes at completion, not a construction loan. Lock timing matters — if rates change significantly during construction, your rate lock strategy affects your final payment.
New community infrastructure timeline
New King County developments often open before surrounding retail, parks, and schools are built. Understand the full community build-out timeline and what amenities will actually be available at your closing date.
Tools & insights
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Cost of buying a home
Closing costs, reserves, and what to have liquid before you start.
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Live NWMLS data
Active King County new construction homes for sale
The latest active NWMLS new construction homes in King County, refreshed hourly.
- Median price
- $960K
- Median $/sqft
- $516
- Avg days on market
- 38
- Listings for sale
- 350+
ActiveNew today$2,100,000
MLS# 258045814548 Se 51st Street
Bellevue, WA 98006
4 bd3 ba3,150 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
ActiveNew today$350,000
MLS# 258758610452 12th Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
5 bd3 ba2,300 sqftListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
ActiveNew today$2,450,000
MLS# 25880553829 43rd Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
3 bd2.75 ba2,620 sqftListing courtesy of Quorum-Laurelhurst, Inc
ActiveNew today$2,395,000
MLS# 25849552911 198th Avenue Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
3 bd2.75 ba2,900 sqftListing courtesy of Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
ActiveNew today$3,780,000
MLS# 258682817804 164th Avenue Ne
Woodinville, WA 98072
5 bd3 ba3,840 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
ActiveNew today$850,000
MLS# 258011816018 197th Avenue Ne
Woodinville, WA 98077
3 bd2.5 ba2,080 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
ActiveNew today$2,350,000
MLS# 258016615620 Ne 165th St
Woodinville, WA 98072
3 bd2.75 ba3,120 sqftListing courtesy of FIRST AND MAIN
ActiveNew today$4,098,000
MLS# 25490878270 Se 31st Street
Mercer Island, WA 98040
4 bd3.5 ba4,120 sqftListing courtesy of Real Residential
ActiveNew today$1,100,000
MLS# 25853145206 Ne 8th Street
Renton, WA 98059
5 bd2.5 ba2,610 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Bothell
Active1 day active · 1 cumulative$1,050,000
MLS# 2587915500 106th Avenue Ne #3109
Bellevue, WA 98004
1 bd1.25 ba1,277 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
Active1 day active · 1 cumulative$9,080,000
MLS# 258525515 Crescent Ky
Bellevue, WA 98006
4 bd4 ba5,626 sqftListing courtesy of We Lakeside
Active1 day active · 1 cumulative$543,000
MLS# 258862315609 Ne 18th St #d104
Bellevue, WA 98008
2 bd2 ba1,187 sqftListing courtesy of 360 Pacific
Active1 day active · 116 cumulative$522,500
MLS# 25883191300 Bellevue Way Ne #2
Bellevue, WA 98004
1 bd1 ba810 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
Active1 day active · 11 cumulative$835,000
MLS# 25882206519 Se Cougar Mountain Way
Bellevue, WA 98006
3 bd2.5 ba2,060 sqftListing courtesy of Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
Active1 day active · 69 cumulative$1,299,000
MLS# 258874114221 Se 10th Place
Bellevue, WA 98007
6 bd2.75 ba2,330 sqftListing courtesy of Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
Active1 day active · 1 cumulative$349,999
MLS# 2588106735 Federal Avenue E #5
Seattle, WA 98102
1 bd1 ba677 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active1 day active · 123 cumulative$849,900
MLS# 25886032649 A Nw 63rd St
Seattle, WA 98107
3 bd2 ba1,713 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc
Active1 day active · 1 cumulative$50,000
MLS# 25888143121 Franklin Avenue E #23
Seattle, WA 98102
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active1 day active · 80 cumulative$3,750,000
MLS# 25886888016 Fairway Drive Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
5 bd4.25 ba4,379 sqftListing courtesy of Real Residential
Active1 day active · 307 cumulative$510,000
MLS# 25852042104 Alki Avenue Sw #205
Seattle, WA 98116
2 bd1.75 ba1,328 sqftListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Active1 day active · 1 cumulative$339,900
MLS# 25887723121 Franklin Avenue E #23
Seattle, WA 98102
1 bd1 ba602 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active1 day active · 20 cumulative$3,175,000
MLS# 25885332223 39th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98112
5 bd3.25 ba3,692 sqftListing courtesy of Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
Active1 day active · 1 cumulative$1,249,900
MLS# 25885593039 Ne 86th St
Seattle, WA 98115
4 bd2 ba2,500 sqftListing courtesy of KW Greater Seattle
Active1 day active · 12 cumulative$630,000
MLS# 25889574743 5th Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
2 bd1 ba1,090 sqftListing courtesy of Redfin
All 350 homes as a list
- 3121 Franklin Avenue E #23 · $299,900
- 5110 Palatine Avenue N · $1,350,000
- 610 Aloha Street #404 · $349,000
- 3326 43rd Avenue Ne · $3,295,000
- 6264 19th Avenue Ne · $1,600,000
- 11748 Dayton Avenue N · $1,124,950
- 3915 Sw Genesee Street · $825,000
- 98 Union Street #810 · $539,000
- 1714 Ne Brockman Place · $899,950
- 3812 24th Avenue W · $675,000
- 11744 Dayton Avenue N · $724,950
- 1430 Nw 59th Street #101 · $235,000
- 1331 Harbor Avenue Sw #103 · $1,199,000
- 1905 Ne 125th Street · $950,000
- 1208 W Emerson Street · $835,000
- 14214 Westwood Place Ne · $1,275,000
- 1717 E Thomas Street · $799,000
- 8658 S 123rd Street · $788,000
- 1300 E Remington Court #b · $938,000
- 10240 40th Avenue Sw #a · $925,000
- 1316 Sw Holden Street · $994,950
- 3226 30th Avenue W · $1,035,000
- 13559 41st Avenue Ne · $325,000
- 4005 Ne 88th Street · $850,000
- 2328 Franklin Avenue E #g · $879,950
- 5612 A Roosevelt Way Ne #a · $981,950
- 5225 50th Avenue Ne #204 · $385,000
- 3203 S Norman Street · $1,595,000
- 11349 B 23rd Avenue Ne · $599,950
- 14033 Densmore Avenue N · $614,900
- 5404 20th Avenue S · $649,000
- 14031 Densmore Avenue N · $949,900
- 225 2nd Street S #d-8 · $2,999,900
- 12220 Ne 73rd Street · $1,025,000
- 515 Lake Street S #205 · $825,000
- 8210 Ne 141st Street · $1,085,000
- 11122 Ne 41st Drive #35 · $1,168,000
- 421 2nd Street W · $3,998,000
- 18012 Ne 94th Court #1 · $725,000
- 22833 Ne 130th Street · $898,000
- 8111 145th Court Ne #14-d · $499,000
- 160 6th Avenue Se · $1,185,000
- 25857 Se 22nd Place · $2,100,000
- 22962 Se 20th Street · $1,755,000
- 13115 Ne 151st Ct · $2,325,000
- 20724 Ne 142nd Street · $1,849,950
- 14375 Ne 148th Place #1b · $3,150,000
- 17465 Ne 163rd Place · $1,140,000
- 13145 Ne 151st Court · $2,298,000
- 14375 Ne 148th Place #1b · $3,150,000
- 20340 85th Place Ne · $1,290,000
- 4811 Shattuck Place S #cc104 · $539,950
- 3227 96th Avenue Ne · $8,750,000
- 709 143rd Avenue Ne #g-25 · $517,750
- 1622 103rd Place Ne #l3 · $589,000
- 1308 100th Avenue Ne · $4,500,000
- 8014 45th Avenue Sw · $2,395,000
- 12200 85th Avenue S · $799,999
- 2419 8th Avenue N #403 · $675,000
- 14033 Densmore Avenue N · $614,900
- 5404 20th Avenue S · $649,000
- 23 Xx Harbor Avenue Sw · $1,650,000
- 275 W Roy Street #114 · $329,000
- 1457 22nd Avenue #a · $588,950
- 3635 Greenwood Avenue N #b · $829,000
- 1620 43rd Avenue E #5c · $1,650,000
- 14031 Densmore Avenue N · $949,900
- 919 Martin Luther King Jr Way · $799,990
- 1990 Magnolia Blvd Way W · $5,400,000
- 2000 S 116th Street · $4,395,000
- 12005 5th Avenue S · $575,000
- 1457 22nd Avenue #a · $588,950
- 2551 13th Avenue W · $1,250,000
- 1403 31st Avenue · $1,375,000
- 1203 Nw 100th Street · $1,025,000
- 1214 Taylor Avenue N #101 · $575,000
- 7507 Latona Avenue Ne · $739,900
- 9037 38th Avenue Sw · $825,000
- 1743 26th Avenue E · $2,495,000
- 5402 20th Avenue S · $1,564,000
- 8 W Fulton Street · $849,950
- 590 1st Avenue S #901 · $399,000
- 4918 Greenwood Avenue N · $1,415,000
- 8708 Ne 140th Street #b · $225,000
- 11821 Ne 102nd Place · $1,300,000
- 8708 Ne 140th Street #c · $350,000
- 11975 159th Avenue Ne · $2,275,250
- 12114 Big Leaf Way Ne · $930,000
- 12256 243rd Place Ne · $1,425,000
- 525 Timber Creek Drive Nw · $1,975,000
- 423 170th Place Se · $875,000
- 465 Orcas Ave Ne · $2,199,950
- 16424 126th Place Se · $575,000
- 404 Edmonds Ave Ne · $849,950
- 17809 147th Avenue Se · $639,900
- 8429 Ne 7th Street · $5,788,000
- 6318 41st Avenue Sw #e5 · $715,000
- 1806 25th Avenue #a · $759,000
- 4611 34th Avenue W · $997,000
- 304 26th Avenue S #c · $650,000
- 7212 S 126th Street · $310,000
- 6318 41st Avenue Sw #c3 · $650,000
- 2414 1st Avenue #617 · $665,000
- 1411 N 48th Street · $998,000
- 317 N 138th Street · $799,000
- 13864 231st Lane Ne · $815,000
- 3206 80th Avenue Se #3 · $880,000
- 13847 153rd Avenue Se #7 · $1,681,160
- 1118 124th Ct Ne #g2 · $769,000
- 1652 104th Avenue Se · $1,790,000
- 1020 107th #ave Se · $3,795,000
- 9323 Marcus Avenue S · $699,000
- 1538 Nw 61st Street · $925,000
- 1412 Taylor Avenue N · $1,175,000
- 317 N 138th Street · $799,000
- 1817 Nw 77th Street · $950,000
- 3780 Sw Grayson Street · $1,525,000
- 423 N 50th Street · $860,000
- 655 Crockett Street #a408 · $549,500
- 8012 20th Avenue Nw · $796,000
- 2130 N 113th Street #a · $649,000
- 1309 N 80th Street · $845,000
- 631 Market Street #401 · $1,750,000
- 25929 Se Issaquah Fall City Rd · $6,200,000
- 1021 271st Avenue Se · $1,598,000
- 9520 Odin Way · $1,299,000
- 15205 Se 142nd Street · $837,000
- 1313 Tacoma Court Ne #30 · $649,995
- 889 Avenue Square Ne #1703 · $1,699,000
- 2439 160th Avenue Ne · $1,295,000
- 13605 Ne 8th Street #203 · $546,000
- 14527 Ne 40th Street #g104 · $525,000
- 4941 125 Avenue Se · $1,499,950
- 4548 144th Avenue Se · $1,670,000
- 3773 147th Avenue Se · $2,875,000
- 15062 Se 44th Street · $1,390,000
- 14508 Se 50th Street · $1,662,500
- 10209 Ne 19th Place #d2 · $1,095,000
- 2623 124th Place Ne · $1,575,000
- 14023 Se 60th Street · $1,849,950
- 15627 Se 11th Street · $999,998
- 121 N 136th Street · $999,950
- 12225 Roseberg Avenue S #1 · $594,700
- 1818 27th Avenue · $950,000
- 1301 Spring Street #5a · $675,000
- 7340 Ne 142nd Place #unit A · $329,500
- 14252 76th Place Ne · $744,900
- 13105 Ne 87th Avenue · $1,795,000
- 12613 93rd Place Ne · $1,150,000
- 11822 Holmes Point Drive Ne · $3,190,000
- 246 5th Avenue W · $2,999,950
- 10026 Slater Avenue Ne · $1,499,000
- 10026 Ne 140th St · $1,250,000
- 13662 Ne 101st Street · $2,498,000
- 10220 Ne 64th Street · $4,200,000
- 13128 Ne Ne 133rd Ct · $2,150,000
- 136 Central Way #304 · $2,300,000
- 6216 108th Place Ne · $1,490,000
- 14205 77th Avenue Ne · $850,000
- 14415 105th Avenue Ne · $1,399,950
- 10612 Ne 54th Lane · $1,589,000
- 11610 Ne 92nd Street · $2,149,000
- 11608 Ne 92nd Street · $1,149,000
- 225 3rd Avenue S · $2,695,000
- 11706 Ne 107th Place · $1,400,000
- 10907 Ne 41st Drive · $945,000
- 10907 Ne 41st Drive · $945,000
- 11601 Ne 150th Place · $1,075,000
- 12403 172nd Avenue Ne · $2,595,000
- 13404 Woodinville-redmond Road Ne · $5,780,000
- 23736 Ne 116th Place · $1,560,000
- 2508 175th Avenue Ne · $675,000
- 220 Ne Dogwood Street #b301 · $359,977
- 700 Front St. S #e110 · $342,000
- 4814 194th Avenue Se · $3,130,000
- 5627 193rd Place Se · $1,850,000
- 1423 Ne Hickory Lane · $917,000
- 23901 Se 7th Lane · $939,900
- 25831 Se 30th Street · $1,695,000
- 3894 201st Court Se · $1,699,000
- 21805 Se 4th Street · $1,698,000
- 14006 Ne 181st Place #b205 · $309,950
- 15925 Ne 153rd Street · $2,280,000
- 10409 Ne 151st Place · $1,295,000
- 17308 31st Drive Se · $1,150,000
- 23426 35th (lot 3) Avenue Se · $3,350,000
- 10405 Ne 151st Place · $1,425,000
- 16533 2nd Park Se · $699,950
- 19501 1st Ave Se · $849,420
- 10311 Ne 194th Street · $1,899,000
- 10515 Woodinville Drive #3 · $69,999
- 17405 33rd Drive Se · $1,149,000
- 18430 42nd Avenue Se · $1,198,000
- 10625 Ross Road #3 · $869,000
- 4889 Forest Avenue Se · $3,450,000
- 1800 Ne 40th Street #f3 · $475,000
- 22002 196th Avenue Se · $585,000
- 4045 Aberdeen Way Ne · $1,199,990
- 501 Smithers Avenue S · $450,000
- 11302 152nd Avenue Se · $3,299,900
- 17419 119th Lane Se #e32 · $224,950
- 6433 Ripley Lane Se · $5,500,000
- 2525 Edmonds Avenue Ne · $625,000
- 17535 150th Court Se #n-11 · $225,000
- 1441 88th Avenue Ne · $4,188,888
- 15155 Se 41st Street · $3,790,000
- 12406 Se 47th Street · $1,898,000
- 13266 Ne 47th Street · $3,488,000
- 12622 Se 27th Street · $3,299,950
- 12112 Se 46th Pl · $1,275,000
- 10650 Ne 9th Place #1624 · $1,223,500
- 2511 131st Place Ne · $1,598,000
- 12242 Se 59th Street #123 · $428,000
- 12700 Ne 8th Street #e102 · $410,000
- 12456 Se 27th Street · $1,788,865
- 2670 118th Avenue Se #9-103 · $438,000
- 5299 164th Avenue Se #6-2 · $875,000
- 627 166th Avenue Ne · $1,419,995
- 719 95th Avenue Ne · $5,593,000
- 4963 162nd Place Se · $2,275,000
- 2680 139th Avenue Se #60 · $780,000
- 2303 123rd Place Se · $3,099,000
- 11426 Se 67th Place · $875,000
- 5299 164th Avenue Se #6-2 · $875,000
- 1129 129th Court Ne · $999,500
- 5917 104th Place Ne · $5,588,000
- 10920 80th Place Ne · $1,599,000
- 10014 Ne 122nd Street #d · $399,950
- 14441 124th Avenue Ne #a7 · $530,000
- 11608 Ne 92nd Street · $1,149,000
- 12832 Holiday Drive Ne · $925,000
- 10225 Ne 62nd Street · $3,400,000
- 9904 Ne 124th Street #1005 · $415,000
- 10208 114th Pl Ne · $1,380,000
- 7003 117th Place Ne · $1,799,995
- 225 3rd Avenue S · $2,695,000
- 11612 Ne 107th Lane · $1,994,900
- 14432 86th Place Ne · $980,000
- 1411 8th Street W · $5,490,000
- 10920 80th Place Ne · $1,599,000
- 13202 Ne 127th Court #d · $1,124,999
- 13728 Ne 101st Street · $1,499,950
- 11210 Ne 60th Street · $2,998,880
- 11610 Ne 92nd Street · $2,149,000
- 10612 Ne 54th Lane · $1,589,000
- 20 6th Street · $1,578,000
- 14521 127th Lane Ne #n56 · $285,000
- 9506 Ne Points Drive · $3,388,000
- 1711 4th St · $2,800,000
- 16005 Ne 51st Street · $980,000
- 2508 175th Avenue Ne · $675,000
- 22187 Ne 93rd Street · $1,985,500
- 21007 Ne 117th Street · $2,998,000
- 2002 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Ne · $3,490,000
- 16563 Ne 119th Way · $1,699,950
- 6439 139th Avenue Ne #19 · $473,000
- 16530 Ne 99th Street · $2,850,000
- 13725 Ne 87th Street · $885,000
- 10410 Issaquah Hobart Road Se · $1,749,500
- 1115 Wildwood Boulevard Sw · $1,100,000
- 365 Ne Denny Way · $1,325,000
- 1387 Huckleberry Circle · $585,000
- 570 Se Andrews Street · $948,000
- 9 Mt Pilchuck Avenue Nw · $1,265,000
- 26428 Se 172 Street · $1,298,500
- 5230 Se 238th Lane · $530,000
- 1703 Ne Falls Drive · $1,540,000
- 5627 193rd Place Se · $1,850,000
- 2110 216th Place Ne · $1,498,000
- 23912 Se 7th St · $1,135,000
- 622 216th Avenue Ne · $1,500,000
- 1444 242nd Avenue Ne · $1,825,000
- 3011 197th Avenue Se · $1,675,000
- 4617 229th Place Se · $1,850,000
- 2725 Sahalee Drive W · $1,725,000
- 3212 211th Avenue Ne · $1,790,000
- 1803 229th Avenue Ne · $1,678,000
- 2219 244th Avenue Se · $2,595,000
- 4310 209th Avenue Ne · $1,299,000
- 2701 266th Avenue Se · $2,000,000
- 22109 Ne 21st Way · $1,690,000
- 20535 Ne 37th Way · $1,575,000
- 14331 149th Place Ne #43 · $1,499,990
- 17212 197th Avenue Ne · $1,395,950
- 17319 213th Avenue Ne · $1,425,000
- 19141 148th Avenue Ne · $1,925,000
- 22119 Ne 140th Way · $3,495,000
- 18619 Ne Woodinville-duvall Road · $2,590,000
- 16526 2nd Avenue Se · $569,950
- 16526 2nd Avenue Se · $569,950
- 17104 24th Avenue Se · $715,000
- 124 167th Place Sw · $1,299,950
- 23504 19th Drive Se · $925,000
- 316 160th Place Se · $850,000
- 2009 196th Street Se #d202 · $450,000
- 19530 25th Drive Se #1 · $785,000
- 2608 184th Place Se · $900,000
- 9631 Ne 183rd Street #c · $974,900
- 10625 Ross Road #3 · $869,000
- 12809 Ne 201st Place · $1,100,000
- 22905 35th Avenue Se · $1,299,950
- 19530 25th Drive Se · $785,000
- 633 221st Street Sw · $759,999
- 10036 Ne 151st Drive · $1,898,000
- 15917 Waynita Way Ne #e-202 · $417,575
- 3312 176 Place Se · $815,000
- 18621 95th Avenue Ne · $1,100,000
- 3212 193rd Place Se · $950,000
- 16916 29th Drive Se · $779,000
- 4057 96th Avenue Se · $1,850,000
- 7800 Se 27th Street #206 · $900,000
- 3804 Meadow Avenue N · $1,200,000
- 15380 Se 160th Place · $950,000
- 18128 168th Way Se · $799,000
- 1500 S 18th Street #f102 · $378,000
- 19114 130 Avenue Se · $690,000
- 1118 S 36 Street · $825,000
- 4913 Ne 1st Street · $1,282,499
- 14506 156th Avenue Se · $1,785,000
- 782 Lynnwood Avenue Ne · $589,950
- 17809 147th Avenue Se · $639,900
- 12822 175th Avenue Se · $339,000
- 959 Hoquiam Ave Ne · $999,000
- 20921 Se 159th Street · $1,520,000
- 801 N N Rainier Avenue #b309 · $210,000
- 4222 Se 3rd Street · $699,900
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Market stats reflect representative market data for King County; current listings and individual neighborhoods may vary.
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