
Mount Baker real estate.
Hilltop residential neighborhood with classic Craftsman homes and Lake Washington views.
- Median sale price
- $780K
- Days on market
- 16
- Active listings
- 156
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98144 · Jul 2026

About Mount Baker
Mount Baker sits on the ridge above Lake Washington in South Seattle, one of the city's oldest planned residential developments — known for grand historic Craftsman, Tudor, and Colonial Revival homes on generous lots. Boulevards designed by the Olmsted Brothers run through the neighborhood.
Buyers come for the architectural character, ridge-line views of Lake Washington and the Cascades, and pricing meaningfully below comparable North Seattle view neighborhoods. Mount Baker Link station provides direct downtown access.
Median Sale Price
$780K
16 days on market · 7.0 mo supply
156 active listings · updated Jul 2026
Schools
Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Leschi Elementary, Mercer Middle School, Franklin High School
Commute
Mount Baker Link station — 10 min to downtown. 15 min to UW. 10 min to Bellevue via I-90.
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Live NWMLS listings in Mount Baker (zip 98144), refreshed hourly.
ActiveNew today$925,000
MLS# 25598203057 19th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98144
4 bd2 ba2,970 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
ActiveNew today$850,000
MLS# 2558472908 Hiawatha Place S #b
Seattle, WA 98144
3 bd2 ba1,384 sqftListing courtesy of South Lake Associates Inc.
Active1 day on market$749,950
MLS# 25545841807 30th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98144
2 bd1 ba1,580 sqftListing courtesy of KW Greater Seattle
Active1 day on market$749,950
MLS# 25590073029 Beacon Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98144
3 bd1 ba1,470 sqftListing courtesy of KW Greater Seattle
ActiveNew today$2,800,000
MLS# 25540801525 36th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98144
5 bd2 ba3,710 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active4 days on market$849,000
MLS# 25598102517 23rd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98144
3 bd1 ba1,200 sqftListing courtesy of Every Door Real Estate
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Mount Baker real estate
- What is the median sale price in Mount Baker?
- The current median sale price in the Mount Baker zip code is $780K, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Jul 2026. Typical asking prices in Mount Baker run Single-family $900K–$1.6M, view homes $1.6M–$2.8M, restored estates and lakefront $3M–$6M+.
- How competitive is the Mount Baker real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Mount Baker is currently 16 days, with 156 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 Mount Baker?
- Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Leschi Elementary, 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 Mount Baker?
- Mount Baker Link station — 10 min to downtown. 15 min to UW. 10 min to Bellevue via I-90.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Mount Baker?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Mount Baker 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 Mount Baker? Buyers commonly compare it against these adjacent Seattle neighborhoods.
Columbia City
South Seattle Light Rail neighborhood with a thriving small-business district.
Leschi
Lakefront residential neighborhood with a small business district.
Judkins
South-of-Central residential neighborhood along the Light Rail.
Beacon Hill
Diverse Light Rail-served neighborhood with skyline and mountain views.
Lakewood
South Seattle pocket near Seward Park.