
Mount Baker real estate.
Hilltop residential neighborhood with classic Craftsman homes and Lake Washington views.
- Median sale price
- $780K
- Days on market
- 12
- Active listings
- 151
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98144 · Sep 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
12 days on market · 5.0 mo supply
151 active listings · updated Sep 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.
- Active2 days on market
$935,000
MLS# 25769622316 S Forest Street
Seattle, WA 98144
3 bd2.25 ba1,200 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
- Active5 days on market
$380,000
MLS# 25763411311 S 12th Avenue #c205
Seattle, WA 98144
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.
- Active6 days on market
$384,999
MLS# 25762282333 12th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98144
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of PlatLabs, LLC
- Active5 days on market
$799,000
MLS# 25765351524 13th Avenue S #a
Seattle, WA 98144
3 bd1.75 ba1,830 sqftListing courtesy of MLS4owners.com
- Active2 days on market
$935,000
MLS# 25766792316 S Forest Street
Seattle, WA 98144
3 bd2.25 baListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
- Active7 days on market
$98,000
MLS# 25703042506 S Jackson Street #203
Seattle, WA 98144
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
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 Sep 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 12 days, with 151 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Sep 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.





