Rainier Beach real estate.
South Seattle Light Rail-served residential community.
- Median sale price
- $770K
- Days on market
- 14
- Active listings
- 181
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98118 · Aug 2026
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.
Median Sale Price
$770K
14 days on market · 5.2 mo supply
181 active listings · updated Aug 2026
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.
ActiveNew today$949,000
MLS# 25701914114 37th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
3 bd2 ba1,270 sqftListing courtesy of Western Homes Realty
ActiveNew today$635,000
MLS# 25678254250 S Juneau Street #a
Seattle, WA 98118
3 bd2.25 ba1,348 sqftListing courtesy of Pellego, Inc.
Active1 day on market$539,000
MLS# 25660574406 S Othello Street
Seattle, WA 98118
2 bd1.75 ba1,330 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
ActiveNew today$579,000
MLS# 25692486618 43rd Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
2 bd2 baListing courtesy of CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty
Active2 days on market$524,000
MLS# 25680484404 S Othello Street #c
Seattle, WA 98118
2 bd2 ba1,070 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
ActiveNew today$525,000
MLS# 25676145517 33rd Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
2 bd1 ba650 sqftListing courtesy of Better Properties NW
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Rainier Beach real estate
- What is the median sale price in Rainier Beach?
- The current median sale price in the Rainier Beach zip code is $770K, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Aug 2026. Typical asking prices in Rainier Beach run Single-family $550K–$900K, view and updated homes $900K–$1.3M, lakefront $1.5M–$3M+.
- How competitive is the Rainier Beach real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Rainier Beach is currently 14 days, with 181 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Aug 2026. The market here moves quickly. Most well-priced homes are receiving strong activity within the first two weeks.
- 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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