
Tukwila Real Estate Market
Tukwila Housing Market Report
Tukwila is King County's crossroads market — a small city where I-5, I-405, light rail, and Sounder rail all converge around the Southcenter retail district. Its condo stock offers some of the most attainable ownership entry points in the county, while Tukwila Hill and the Duwamish riverfront pockets hold single-family homes minutes from Seattle. Small inventory, big location — and pricing that rewards buyers and sellers who read the segments correctly.

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Adriano Tori
Designated Broker, Founder & CEO — RexMont Real Estate · WA Lic. #27660
Adriano leads RexMont Real Estate — the most-reviewed real estate brokerage in Seattle and the Eastside. 1,200+ closed transactions, $1B+ in production, and 1,241 five-star Google reviews.
As of September 2026, the median listing price in Tukwila is $335K ($300 per square foot), and homes are averaging 46 days on market.
Stats updated September 2026· refreshed monthly and reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team.
By property type
The headline figures above blend every active residential listing in Tukwila. Single-family, condo, and townhouse markets move differently, so the breakdown below is what to quote when comparing one property type across cities.
| Property type | Median list price | Price / sq ft | Days on market | Active listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $670K | $385 | 32 | 45 |
| Condo | $275K | $307 | 47 | 29 |
Active listings is the sample size behind each row. Same source and refresh date as the headline figures.
Methodology & data sources
Market statistics on this page — median listing price, price per square foot, and days on market — are computed from active residential listings in Tukwila, WA, sourced from RentCast, a licensed real-estate data provider aggregating MLS records and county public records. Figures refresh the first week of every month (current data: September 2026) and are reviewed by RexMont Real Estate's brokerage team (WA firm license #21220). Individual property listings shown on this page come from the live NWMLS feed. Historical figures are not restated after publication.
Journalists: monthly figures for 47 Puget Sound cities are available on a citable, dated page for each market. For custom cuts, methodology questions, or to receive the monthly refresh, contact adriano@rexmont.com. Please attribute "RexMont Real Estate market report" with a link to this page.
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Market context
What shapes Tukwila's market.
Location is the entire foundation. Tukwila sits where I-5, I-405, and SR-99 meet, with Link light rail at Tukwila International Boulevard Station on the west edge and a Sounder commuter rail station in the valley — transit and freeway access that premium suburbs would advertise relentlessly. For buyers who work anywhere along the Seattle–Sea-Tac–Renton arc, almost nothing in the county shortens more commutes per dollar.
Employment is on the doorstep. The Southcenter district — anchored by Westfield Southcenter, the largest shopping center in the Pacific Northwest — drives thousands of local jobs, with Boeing's nearby operations and the Amazon logistics network layering in industrial employment along the Duwamish and Green River valley. Many Tukwila residents commute minutes, not hours.
The housing stock splits sharply. The Southcenter corridor carries condos and townhomes that set the low citywide median and serve first-time buyers and investors. Tukwila Hill, above the valley, holds the established single-family core — mid-century homes with territorial views. Allentown and the riverfront pockets on the north end offer older character homes closest to Seattle. Reading a Tukwila comp means knowing which of these three segments produced it.
The Tukwila School District — one of the smallest and most diverse in Washington — serves the city, and the buyer profile skews first-time purchasers, commuters buying location, and investors watching the light rail corridor. Inventory is thin in every segment, so monthly medians swing; the segment-level trend matters more than any single month's citywide number.
Coverage
Service area at a glance
RexMont represents buyers and sellers across these Seattle and Eastside markets. Click any city for the full local guide.
Bellevue, WA
ZIPs: 98004 · 98005 · 98006 · 98007 · 98008
Schools: Bellevue SD
Medina, WA
ZIP: 98039
Schools: Bellevue SD
Clyde Hill, WA
ZIP: 98004
Schools: Bellevue SD
Mercer Island, WA
ZIP: 98040
Schools: Mercer Island SD
Kirkland, WA
ZIPs: 98033 · 98034
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Redmond, WA
ZIPs: 98052 · 98053
Schools: Lake Washington SD
Sammamish, WA
ZIPs: 98074 · 98075
Schools: Lake Washington / Issaquah SD
Issaquah, WA
ZIPs: 98027 · 98029
Schools: Issaquah SD
Newcastle, WA
ZIPs: 98056 · 98059
Schools: Renton SD
Woodinville, WA
ZIPs: 98072 · 98077
Schools: Northshore SD
Kenmore, WA
ZIP: 98028
Schools: Northshore SD
Seattle, WA
ZIPs: 98101 · 98109 · 98112 · 98115 · 98118
Schools: Seattle Public Schools
Buying in Tukwila
Tukwila buyers get location most budgets can't reach elsewhere in King County — but thin inventory means the right home may take patience, and a skewed monthly median can mislead on value. RexMont helps buyers comp against the correct segment, weigh condo versus hill trade-offs, and buy the location without overpaying for it.
Talk to a Tukwila buyer agentSelling in Tukwila
In a small market, one mispriced listing is visible to every buyer watching. Tukwila sellers win by pricing to their segment — Southcenter condo, Tukwila Hill single-family, or Allentown character home — and presenting the commute story hard. RexMont's listing team builds that launch for you.
Get your Tukwila home valueLive NWMLS data
Active homes for sale in Tukwila
The latest active NWMLS listings in Tukwila, refreshed hourly.
- Median price
- $335K
- Median $/sqft
- $300
- Avg days on market
- 46
- Listings for sale
- 60+
- ActiveNew today
$450,000
MLS# 258452513222 37th Avenue S
Tukwila, WA 98168
5 bd2.5 ba1,208 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Co.
- ActiveNew today
$595,000
MLS# 256995614014 43rd Avenue S
Tukwila, WA 98168
3 bd1 ba1,140 sqftListing courtesy of Liberty Real Estate, LLC
- Active1 day on market
$699,950
MLS# 257927811850 44th Place S
Tukwila, WA 98178
4 bd3 ba1,860 sqftListing courtesy of Liberty Real Estate, LLC
- Active6 days on market
$79,950
MLS# 258208377777 Southcenter Parkway
Tukwila, WA 98188
0 bd0 baListing courtesy of Realty ONE Group Orca Gold
- ActiveNew today
$625,000
MLS# 25802225828 S 144th St
Tukwila, WA 98168
3 bd1.5 ba1,580 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere RE Greenwood
- Active4 days on market
$875,000
MLS# 257944115135 62nd Avenue S
Tukwila, WA 98188
5 bd2.5 ba2,740 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/PSR Inc
Showing the 6 newest of 60 active homes for sale in Tukwila, pulled directly from NWMLS and refreshed hourly. See all 60 Tukwila homes for sale, each with photos, price history, and a per-listing mortgage estimate.
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use. Market stats reflect representative market data for Tukwila; current listings and individual neighborhoods may vary.
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Compare Tukwila to nearby markets.
Burien Market
Tukwila's western neighbor — Sound-side neighborhoods and a walkable old-town core minutes away.
Kent Market
The next valley city south — East Hill family neighborhoods and the Boeing–Blue Origin employment corridor.
Seattle Market
Minutes north via I-5 or light rail — the job center that makes Tukwila's location so valuable.
King County Market Overview
How Tukwila's pricing fits into the countywide picture, from South King values to Eastside premiums.
Tukwila Homes for Sale
Live NWMLS listings across Tukwila Hill, Allentown, and the Southcenter corridor.
Tukwila City Guide
Neighborhoods, schools, and living in Tukwila — RexMont's full city overview.
FAQ
Questions buyers and sellers ask first.
Is Tukwila a buyer's or seller's market?
Tukwila is a small market by inventory — the city's residential pockets are compact, so a handful of listings can swing the monthly numbers. Buyers generally find more negotiating room here than in the region's premium cities, especially in the condo segment near the Southcenter corridor, while well-priced single-family homes on Tukwila Hill and in Allentown draw steady interest from value-focused and investor buyers.
What is the median home price in Tukwila?
Tukwila's median listing price typically runs around $345K depending on the neighborhood and quarter — the figure at the top of this page refreshes monthly. That citywide number leans heavily on the condo and townhome stock near Southcenter; detached single-family homes on Tukwila Hill and along the Duwamish trade meaningfully above it.
Which Tukwila neighborhoods should buyers know?
Tukwila Hill holds the city's established single-family core, with mid-century homes and territorial views above the valley. Allentown and the Duwamish riverfront pockets offer older character homes on the city's north end, minutes from Seattle. The Southcenter corridor carries the condo and townhome stock — the most attainable ownership entry points in King County — closest to the mall, the freeway interchange, and light rail.
How do Tukwila residents commute?
Few cities in the region are better positioned. Tukwila International Boulevard Station puts Link light rail service to downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac on the city's west edge, a Sounder commuter rail station serves the valley, and the I-5, I-405, and SR-99 interchanges all meet here. Many residents also work locally — the Southcenter retail district, Boeing's nearby operations, and the Amazon logistics network are the area's anchor employers.
How current is the market data on this page?
The median price, price per square foot, and days-on-market figures refresh monthly from regional market data and are reviewed by RexMont's brokerage team. Commentary is updated as conditions change.
How does RexMont represent Tukwila buyers and sellers?
RexMont works Tukwila as the segmented market it is — Southcenter-corridor condos, Tukwila Hill single-family homes, and Allentown character stock each trade on different comps. In a thin-inventory city, we help buyers avoid overpaying off a skewed monthly median and help sellers price to the segment their home actually competes in.
Tukwila rewards segment-level judgment.
In a thin-inventory city where condos and hillside homes share one skewed median, working with agents who comp to the actual segment is worth real money. RexMont brings 1,241 Google 5-star reviews and $1B+ in closed production to every Tukwila transaction.
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