University District real estate.
Walkable neighborhood centered on the University of Washington.
- Median sale price
- $1.1M
- Days on market
- 47
- Active listings
- 140
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98105 · Sep 2026
About University District
The University District (U-District) is built around the University of Washington's main campus, the largest university in the Pacific Northwest. The Ave (University Way) provides walkable retail, restaurants, and student-oriented businesses, while surrounding residential streets house a mix of students, faculty, and families.
Housing is largely older Craftsman and Tudor single-family on the residential streets, with significant new mid- and high-rise residential growth near the U-District Link station. Buyers include investors, university families, and downsizers seeking walk-to-everything urban living.
Median Sale Price
$1.1M
47 days on market · 4.6 mo supply
140 active listings · updated Sep 2026
Schools
Seattle Public Schools; University Heights or McDonald Elementary, Eckstein Middle School, Roosevelt High School
Commute
U-District Link station — 7 min to downtown, 3 min to UW, 25 min to Sea-Tac. Walk to UW campus.
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Live NWMLS listings in University District (zip 98105), refreshed hourly.
Active2 days active · 2 cumulative$799,900
MLS# 25876735240 Brooklyn Avenue #a
Seattle, WA 98105
3 bd2.75 ba1,500 sqftListing courtesy of Pellego, Inc.
Active3 days active · 3 cumulative$1,095,000
MLS# 25868795760 25th Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
3 bd1.5 ba2,300 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East
Active3 days active · 3 cumulative$949,950
MLS# 25858995018 Latona Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
3 bd1.75 ba1,500 sqftListing courtesy of Redfin
Active3 days active · 78 cumulative$794,500
MLS# 25870015013 40th Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
3 bd3.25 ba1,420 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain
Active4 days active · 4 cumulative$1,495,000
MLS# 25862715019 36th Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
5 bd1.75 ba2,540 sqftListing courtesy of Real Residential
Active4 days active · 4 cumulative$1,099,900
MLS# 2586303809 Ne 48th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
8 bd2 ba2,139 sqftListing courtesy of Century 21 Real Estate Center
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about University District real estate
- What is the median sale price in University District?
- The current median sale price in the University District zip code is $1.1M, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Sep 2026. Typical asking prices in University District run Condos $400K–$700K, townhomes $650K–$950K, single-family $1.1M–$1.7M.
- How competitive is the University District real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in University District is currently 47 days, with 140 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Sep 2026. Buyers generally have time to evaluate properties without same-day pressure, though best-in-class homes still attract competition.
- Which schools serve University District?
- Seattle Public Schools; University Heights or McDonald Elementary, Eckstein Middle School, Roosevelt 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 University District?
- U-District Link station — 7 min to downtown, 3 min to UW, 25 min to Sea-Tac. Walk to UW campus.
- How do I buy or sell a home in University District?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across University District 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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Laurelhurst
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Portage Bay
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