
Columbia City real estate.
South Seattle Light Rail neighborhood with a thriving small-business district.
- Median sale price
- $750K
- Days on market
- 11
- Active listings
- 189
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98118 · Jul 2026

About Columbia City
Columbia City is one of South Seattle's clearest success stories — a historic main-street commercial district along Rainier Avenue with restaurants, a farmers market, the Columbia City Theater, and a Light Rail station that connects directly to downtown and Sea-Tac. The walkable core makes it feel like a small town within the city.
Housing wraps the core with 1910s–1930s Craftsman bungalows on tree-lined streets, plus newer townhome infill near the station. Buyers come for genuine neighborhood character, Light Rail access, and pricing still below comparable North Seattle neighborhoods.
Median Sale Price
$750K
11 days on market · 5.7 mo supply
189 active listings · updated Jul 2026
Schools
Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Orca K-8, Mercer Middle School, Franklin High School
Commute
Columbia City Link station — 12 min to downtown, 18 min to Sea-Tac. 15 min drive to downtown via I-5.
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Live NWMLS listings in Columbia City (zip 98118), refreshed hourly.
ActiveNew today$775,000
MLS# 25605966538 51st Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
3 bd1 ba1,310 sqftListing courtesy of homecoin.com
ActiveNew today$760,000
MLS# 25606237722 39th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
3 bd3.5 ba1,760 sqftListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
ActiveNew today$215,000
MLS# 25611299050 Seward Park Ave S #1
Seattle, WA 98118
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of FIRST AND MAIN
ActiveNew today$899,970
MLS# 25599455138 S Myrtle Street
Seattle, WA 98118
4 bd2 ba2,292 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
Active2 days on market$459,000
MLS# 25603004414 S Frontenac Street #b
Seattle, WA 98118
2 bd2.5 ba800 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
ActiveNew today$995,000
MLS# 25598063832 S Edmunds Street Ct
Seattle, WA 98118
3 bd2.5 ba2,020 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Columbia City real estate
- What is the median sale price in Columbia City?
- The current median sale price in the Columbia City zip code is $750K, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Jul 2026. Typical asking prices in Columbia City run Townhomes $600K–$900K, Craftsman single-family $900K–$1.4M, larger restored homes $1.5M–$1.9M.
- How competitive is the Columbia City real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Columbia City is currently 11 days, with 189 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Jul 2026. The market here moves quickly. Most well-priced homes are receiving strong activity within the first two weeks.
- Which schools serve Columbia City?
- Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Orca K-8, Mercer Middle School, Franklin 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 Columbia City?
- Columbia City Link station — 12 min to downtown, 18 min to Sea-Tac. 15 min drive to downtown via I-5.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Columbia City?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Columbia City 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 Columbia City? Buyers commonly compare it against these adjacent Seattle neighborhoods.
Hillman City
Up-and-coming South Seattle district along Rainier Avenue.
Mount Baker
Hilltop residential neighborhood with classic Craftsman homes and Lake Washington views.
Brighton
Quiet South Seattle residential community.
Seward Park
South Seattle peninsula community wrapping the namesake park.
Rainier Valley
Diverse South Seattle corridor along Rainier Avenue and the Light Rail.