
Matthews Beach real estate.
North Seattle waterfront pocket on Lake Washington.
- Median sale price
- $750K
- Days on market
- 7
- Active listings
- 159
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98125 · Aug 2026

About Matthews Beach
Matthews Beach is a small Northeast Seattle neighborhood wrapped around its namesake park on Lake Washington — the city's largest freshwater beach. The Burke-Gilman Trail passes directly through, making the area popular with cyclists and commuters.
Housing is a mix of mid-century single-family on quiet streets, with some lakefront and view homes on the higher streets. Buyers come specifically for the beach park, trail access, and a residential setting near Sand Point.
Median Sale Price
$750K
7 days on market · 4.8 mo supply
159 active listings · updated Aug 2026
Schools
Seattle Public Schools; John Rogers Elementary, Jane Addams Middle School, Nathan Hale High School
Commute
20 min to downtown via I-5 or Lake City Way. 10 min to UW. Burke-Gilman Trail for biking.
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Live NWMLS listings in Matthews Beach (zip 98125), refreshed hourly.
ActiveNew today$800,000
MLS# 256945210708 17th Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
2 bd1.25 ba1,300 sqftListing courtesy of Ensemble
Active2 days on market$299,950
MLS# 256880810501 8th Avenue Ne #209
Seattle, WA 98125
2 bd1 baListing courtesy of Lions Realty Group
ActiveNew today$875,000
MLS# 256774310303 15th Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
3 bd2 ba1,560 sqftListing courtesy of Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
Active3 days on market$795,000
MLS# 256840313041 25th Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
3 bd1.75 ba1,210 sqftListing courtesy of Best Choice Network LLC
Active4 days on market$700,000
MLS# 25687081036 Ne 102nd Street #b
Seattle, WA 98125
2 bd1.25 baListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
Active4 days on market$1,200,000
MLS# 256832110345 36th Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98125
3 bd2.25 ba1,770 sqftListing courtesy of Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Matthews Beach real estate
- What is the median sale price in Matthews Beach?
- The current median sale price in the Matthews Beach zip code is $750K, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Aug 2026. Typical asking prices in Matthews Beach run Single-family $900K–$1.4M, view homes $1.4M–$2M, lakefront $2.5M–$5M+.
- How competitive is the Matthews Beach real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Matthews Beach is currently 7 days, with 159 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Aug 2026. Inventory turns very quickly — well-priced homes routinely receive multiple offers within the first week.
- Which schools serve Matthews Beach?
- Seattle Public Schools; 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 Matthews Beach?
- 20 min to downtown via I-5 or Lake City Way. 10 min to UW. Burke-Gilman Trail for biking.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Matthews Beach?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Matthews Beach 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
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Meadowbrook
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Cedar Park
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Wedgwood
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View Ridge
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Lake City
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