
Lake City real estate.
North Seattle commercial and residential district along Lake City Way.
- Median sale price
- $742K
- Days on market
- 9
- Active listings
- 183
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98125 · Sep 2026

About Lake City
Lake City is a sprawling North Seattle district running along Lake City Way (Highway 522) from the city's eastern edge toward Shoreline. The commercial core has its own restaurants, library, and community center, while surrounding streets are quietly residential.
Housing is largely mid-century single-family on generous lots, with growing townhome and small-condo development along the arterials. Buyers come for some of the most accessible pricing in Seattle while staying inside the city.
Median Sale Price
$742K
9 days on market · 5.0 mo supply
183 active listings · updated Sep 2026
Schools
Seattle Public Schools; Olympic Hills, Sacajawea, or John Rogers Elementary, Jane Addams Middle School, Nathan Hale High School
Commute
20–25 min to downtown via Lake City Way or I-5. Northgate Link station ~10 min drive. Direct bus to UW.
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Live NWMLS listings in Lake City (zip 98125), refreshed hourly.
- Active2 days on market
$222,500
MLS# 25787073024 Ne 143rd Street #103
Seattle, WA 98125
1 bd0.75 baListing courtesy of KW Lake Washington So
- ActiveNew today
$789,000
MLS# 257715810831 11th Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
3 bd1.75 ba1,467 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Co.
- Active2 days on market
$1,094,950
MLS# 257768110017 12th Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
5 bd3 ba2,320 sqftListing courtesy of WPI Real Estate Services, Inc.
- ActiveNew today
$624,950
MLS# 257900512054 20th Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of Sound Point Real Estate LLC
- Active1 day on market
$525,000
MLS# 257863212010 31st Avenue Ne #b
Seattle, WA 98125
2 bd1.5 ba1,300 sqftListing courtesy of Lake & Company
- Active1 day on market
$620,000
MLS# 25637503023 Ne 133rd Street
Seattle, WA 98125
2 bd1 ba630 sqftListing courtesy of Realty One Group Orca
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Lake City real estate
- What is the median sale price in Lake City?
- The current median sale price in the Lake City zip code is $742K, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Sep 2026. Typical asking prices in Lake City run Townhomes $550K–$800K, single-family $700K–$1.1M, updated and larger homes $1.1M–$1.5M.
- How competitive is the Lake City real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Lake City is currently 9 days, with 183 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Sep 2026. Inventory turns very quickly — well-priced homes routinely receive multiple offers within the first week.
- Which schools serve Lake City?
- Seattle Public Schools; Olympic Hills, Sacajawea, or John Rogers Elementary, Jane Addams Middle School, Nathan Hale 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 Lake City?
- 20–25 min to downtown via Lake City Way or I-5. Northgate Link station ~10 min drive. Direct bus to UW.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Lake City?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Lake 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 Lake City? Buyers commonly compare it against these adjacent Seattle neighborhoods.
Cedar Park
Quiet North Seattle pocket near Lake City.
Meadowbrook
Quiet Northeast Seattle residential community.
Olympic Hills
Quiet North Seattle residential community.
Matthews Beach
North Seattle waterfront pocket on Lake Washington.
Jackson Park
North Seattle residential pocket adjacent to its golf course.





