
University District real estate.
Walkable neighborhood centered on the University of Washington.
- Median sale price
- $1.14M
- Days on market
- 10
- Active listings
- 116
MLS GRID / NWMLS market data · zip 98105 · Aug 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
$1.14M
10 days on market · 5.0 mo supply
116 active listings · updated Aug 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.
Active4 days on market$2,700,000
MLS# 25683624530 Ne 55th Street
Seattle, WA 98105
5 bd3.25 ba3,687 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Co.
Active2 days on market$1,525,000
MLS# 25687054549 Thackeray Place Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
4 bd3 ba2,471 sqftListing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth
Active3 days on market$3,495,000
MLS# 25690485027 48th Avenue Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
7 bd3.5 ba4,800 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active5 days on market$398,000
MLS# 25677064547 8th Avenue Ne #504
Seattle, WA 98105
1 bd1 baListing courtesy of Pellego, Inc.
Active1 day on market$1,750,000
MLS# 25667913844 Surber Drive Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
3 bd1.75 ba1,690 sqftListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
Active5 days on market$640,000
MLS# 25681374540 8th Avenue Ne #1605
Seattle, WA 98105
2 bd1.75 baListing courtesy of John L. Scott R.E.Tacoma North
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 $1.14M, based on the most recent NWMLS market data refreshed Aug 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 10 days, with 116 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 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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Portage Bay
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