
Lakewood real estate.
South Seattle pocket near Seward Park.
- Median sale price
- $700K
- Days on market
- 11
- Active listings
- 189
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98118 · Jul 2026

About Lakewood
Lakewood is a small South Seattle neighborhood between Columbia City and Seward Park, with quiet residential streets and easy access to the Lake Washington shoreline. The northern end blends into Columbia City's commercial core.
Housing is largely mid-century single-family and some Craftsman on standard lots, with view homes on the higher streets toward Seward Park. Buyers come for the combination of South Seattle pricing and quick walks to the lake.
Median Sale Price
$700K
11 days on market
189 active listings · updated Jul 2026
Schools
Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Graham Hill Elementary, Mercer Middle School, Franklin or Rainier Beach High School
Commute
Columbia City Link station ~5 min drive. 15 min to downtown via I-5 or Light Rail.
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Live NWMLS listings in Lakewood (zip 98118), refreshed hourly.
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$775,000
MLS# 25605966538 51st Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
3 bd1 ba1,310 sqftListing courtesy of homecoin.com
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
Active3 days on market$829,000
MLS# 25596084521 35th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
3 bd1.5 ba1,497 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere R E Mount Baker
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Lakewood real estate
- What is the median sale price in Lakewood?
- The current median sale price in the Lakewood zip code is $700K, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Jul 2026. Typical asking prices in Lakewood run Single-family $750K–$1.2M, view and updated homes $1.2M–$1.6M.
- How competitive is the Lakewood real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
- Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Graham Hill 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 Lakewood?
- Columbia City Link station ~5 min drive. 15 min to downtown via I-5 or Light Rail.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Lakewood?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Lakewood 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 Lakewood? Buyers commonly compare it against these adjacent Seattle neighborhoods.
Seward Park
South Seattle peninsula community wrapping the namesake park.
Columbia City
South Seattle Light Rail neighborhood with a thriving small-business district.
Mount Baker
Hilltop residential neighborhood with classic Craftsman homes and Lake Washington views.
Brighton
Quiet South Seattle residential community.