Rainier Beach real estate.
South Seattle Light Rail-served residential community.
About Rainier Beach
Rainier Beach sits at the south end of Lake Washington, the southernmost neighborhood in Seattle proper. The Rainier Beach Link station has improved connectivity, and the lakefront at Pritchard Beach and Beer Sheva Park provides genuine waterfront access.
Housing is largely mid-century single-family on generous lots, with some view homes on the higher streets and a meaningful share of lakefront properties along the eastern edge. Buyers come for South Seattle pricing combined with Light Rail access and lake proximity.
Price Range
Single-family $550K–$900K; view and updated homes $900K–$1.3M; lakefront $1.5M–$3M+
Schools
Seattle Public Schools — multiple elementary options (Emerson, Dunlap, Rainier View) depending on address; South Shore PreK-8 and Rainier Beach High School serve the area
Commute
Rainier Beach Link station — 20 min to downtown, 15 min to Sea-Tac. 20 min drive to downtown via I-5.
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Live NWMLS listings in Rainier Beach (zip 98118), refreshed hourly.
Active1 day active · 57 cumulative$699,000
MLS# 25879349323 Marcus Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
4 bd2.5 baListing courtesy of Specialty Real Estate Group
Active2 days active · 2 cumulative$275,000
MLS# 25851166221 48 Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active2 days active · 2 cumulative$685,000
MLS# 25868567916 Renton Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
2 bd1 ba1,076 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc
Active2 days active · 2 cumulative$1,250,000
MLS# 25874116705 56th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
4 bd2.75 ba2,624 sqftListing courtesy of Best Choice Realty LLC
Active3 days active · 104 cumulative$599,000
MLS# 25867273916 S Juneau Street
Seattle, WA 98118
2 bd2.25 baListing courtesy of Gillis Real Estate LLC
Active3 days active · 33 cumulative$549,950
MLS# 25868413943 S Morgan Street #a
Seattle, WA 98118
3 bd2.25 baListing courtesy of Dove Realty, Inc.
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Rainier Beach real estate
- What do homes cost in Rainier Beach?
- Typical pricing in Rainier Beach: Single-family $550K–$900K; view and updated homes $900K–$1.3M; lakefront $1.5M–$3M+. Reach out for a current comparable-sales report on the specific home or block you're interested in.
- Which schools serve Rainier Beach?
- Seattle Public Schools — multiple elementary options (Emerson, Dunlap, Rainier View) depending on address; South Shore PreK-8 and Rainier Beach High School serve the area. 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 Rainier Beach?
- Rainier Beach Link station — 20 min to downtown, 15 min to Sea-Tac. 20 min drive to downtown via I-5.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Rainier Beach?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Rainier 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.
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