Suburban Neighborhood in Seattle, Washington
King County 98108, 98118
Much of South Beacon Hill features a hilltop landscape with scenic views. It's densely filled with single-family homes, many set along short streets. Though some major stretches have sidewalks, they are not always found on the interior streets. This creates a rustic feel in a neighborhood just 6 miles from downtown. The sought-after location with proximity perks draw buyers to Beacon Hill, named the best city neighborhood in the West by Sunset Magazine.
Like other parts of the Beacon Hill area, a majority of the homes in the area were built in the early- to mid-20th century and have since undergone renovations. These single-family homes include everything from 1920s Craftsmans to midcentury cottages and split-levels. Prices go from about $500,000 to $965,000. New construction trends a bit higher, from $630,000 for a 1,200-square-foot townhouse to $1.5 million for a 3,300-square-foot standalone multilevel home.
Kids may attend schools in the Seattle Public Schools District, including Rising Star Elementary School, which is zoned for the area closest to I-5. A section to the east is assigned to Wing Luke Elementary, which has a B-plus grade from Niche. At the following levels, Mercer International Middle has an A-minus, and to the east, Aki Kurose Middle has a B-minus. Most South Beacon Hill addresses are zoned for Rainier Beach High, with a B grade from Niche, which lists it as the No. 5 standout high school in Washington. Close to the airport, Raisbeck Aviation High School has lottery enrollment for students from throughout the greater Puget Sound area.
Georgetown is to the west, on the other side of the freight train tracks. "It's Seattle's best effort at an artist enclave," says Jim Pullin, managing broker at Skyline Properties. The neighborhood is full of boutiques, a range of eateries and one-of-a-kind businesses, like San Juan Seltzery. Quirky items are found at Georgetown Trailer Park Mall, where shops are housed in vintage trailers. East of South Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley includes commercial strips along Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Othello Street. A number of restaurants serve diverse cuisines, and international shops include Phnom Pehn Market and East African Grocery. There's also a Safeway and the King Plaza shopping mall.
Community green spaces in South Beacon Hill include the Benefit Playground, which has areas for children, pathways, and a picnic shelter. Over 100 families produce food in their plots at the Thistle P-Patch Community Garden. Pullin says there's a huge waiting list for the city's P-Patches, and participants must keep up with maintenance or risk forfeiture. It's about a mile to the shore of Lake Washington for sites like Pritchard Island Beach and Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands. North of South Myrtle Street, a park much bigger than Benefit, Van Asselt Park, includes a community center, where popular programs include daily pickup basketball, Zumba, tot gym and senior pickleball. A lot of the activities fill up, and in the case of pickleball, there can be a bunch of people waiting to get their turn. The outdoor wading pool is open daily in the summer months. Programs change throughout the year, though some are year-round.
In and along the west side of South Beacon Hill is Interstate 5, more of a convenience than anything. "I-5 is probably not a noise nuisance in this part of the city," Pullin says. There's an on-ramp off South Graham Street; from there, it's less than 5 miles to Downtown Seattle. Also close by is the King County International Airport. Pullin says locals call it Boeing Airfield South, and it's not a facility for everyday travel flights, though it does service corporate airlines and private jets. Visitors come here to see the Aviation Museum, the largest of its kind in the world. Bus service is available on a handful of routes, and Sound Transit's light-rail service is accessible at Rainier Beach and Othello stations, close to most South Beacon Hill homes. The refillable ORCA card can pay for most public transit in Seattle, including light rail and bus rides.
Danny Fung
John L. Scott, Inc
(206) 210-1604
88 Total Sales
1 in South Beacon Hill
$749,000 Price
Chiu Lung Tang
eXp Realty
(206) 775-7419
138 Total Sales
1 in South Beacon Hill
$649,990 Price
KENNETH PATTON
COMPASS
(425) 390-8232
414 Total Sales
1 in South Beacon Hill
$400,000 Price
Joan Bayley
Windermere Real Estate/East
(206) 339-6309
65 Total Sales
1 in South Beacon Hill
$840,000 Price
Paul Lau
John L. Scott Des Moines
(206) 309-4688
163 Total Sales
8 in South Beacon Hill
$560K - $1.5M Price Range
Kelly Hopper
CENTURY 21 Real Estate Center
(206) 350-1689
41 Total Sales
1 in South Beacon Hill
$580,000 Price
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Beacon Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in South Beacon Hill, Seattle sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in South Beacon Hill, Seattle over the last 12 months is $694,898, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$795,000
Newly renovated home on corner lot in Beacon Hill. Split-entry leads to open living room with wood fireplace, dining area, and kitchen with island, quartz counters, and stainless-steel appliances. Primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom located on the main floor, plus 2 additional bedrooms and full bathroom. Fully finished basement features family room, 1bedroom, and full bathroom. Fully fenced
$598,800
Come see this 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom town home at the coveted Greenbelt Station. Located one block from the Rainier Beach Link Light Rail station connecting you to Downtown Seattle, SeaTac Airport, Capitol Hill, the University of Washington & Columbia City - This 1500 sq. ft. unit is located in minutes away from grocery stores, restaurants, & an exciting nightlife. This sophisticated urban homes
Kirk Russell John L. Scott, Inc.
$1,699,950
PERMIT READY & included in the list price! Discover the ultimate investment opportunity in South Beacon Hill — 12 approved units ready to be built. Each unit has an open floor plan with sweeping Boeing Field views. It includes 10 reserved parking spaces. It is ideally within walking distance of transit options, including bus and light rail, and just minutes from the Museum of Flight, local golf
Trina Tuyet Luong Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
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