
Brighton real estate.
Quiet South Seattle residential community.
- Median sale price
- $730K
- Days on market
- 6
- Active listings
- 210
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98118 · Jun 2026

About Brighton
Brighton is a small South Seattle neighborhood tucked between Columbia City and Rainier Beach, primarily residential and quiet. The character is established working- and middle-class with a strong sense of long-term community.
Housing is mostly mid-century single-family homes on standard lots, with some larger renovated properties on the higher streets toward Seward Park. Buyers come for South Seattle pricing and short drives to Columbia City's restaurants and the Light Rail.
Median Sale Price
$730K
6 days on market · 7.5 mo supply
210 active listings · updated Jun 2026
Schools
Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Wing Luke Elementary, Mercer Middle School, Franklin or Rainier Beach High School
Commute
15–20 min to downtown via Light Rail from Columbia City or Othello stations. 15 min drive via I-5.
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Live NWMLS listings in Brighton (zip 98118), refreshed hourly.
ActiveNew today$660,000
MLS# 25417689025 46th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Northmarq Multifamily, LLC
ActiveNew today$1,530,000
MLS# 25326414730 48th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
4 bd2 ba2,850 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Co.
ActiveNew today$818,000
MLS# 25414164846 C S Morgan Street #c
Seattle, WA 98118
3 bd2 ba1,500 sqftListing courtesy of The Landmark Group
ActiveNew today$275,000
MLS# 25426179100 46th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Windermere R.E. Shoreline
ActiveNew today$795,000
MLS# 25409879275 Renton Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
4 bd1 ba1,940 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Co.
ActiveNew today$499,900
MLS# 25420375720 37th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
2 bd1 ba740 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Brighton real estate
- What is the median sale price in Brighton?
- The current median sale price in the Brighton zip code is $730K, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Jun 2026. Typical asking prices in Brighton run Single-family $600K–$950K, updated and view homes $1M–$1.3M.
- How competitive is the Brighton real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Brighton is currently 6 days, with 210 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Jun 2026. Inventory turns very quickly — well-priced homes routinely receive multiple offers within the first week.
- Which schools serve Brighton?
- Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Wing Luke Elementary, Mercer Middle School, Franklin or Rainier Beach High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
- What is the commute like from Brighton?
- 15–20 min to downtown via Light Rail from Columbia City or Othello stations. 15 min drive via I-5.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Brighton?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Brighton and the broader Seattle market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.
Nearby Seattle neighborhoods
Considering Brighton? Buyers commonly compare it against these adjacent Seattle neighborhoods.
Columbia City
South Seattle Light Rail neighborhood with a thriving small-business district.
Hillman City
Up-and-coming South Seattle district along Rainier Avenue.
Rainier Valley
Diverse South Seattle corridor along Rainier Avenue and the Light Rail.
Seward Park
South Seattle peninsula community wrapping the namesake park.
Rainier Beach
South Seattle Light Rail-served residential community.