Monica Hilliard
Responds Quickly
MH Real Estate
(253) 525-1210
48 Total Sales
1 in Southern Heights
$426,000 Price
Southern Heights
Suburban Neighborhood in Seattle, Washington
King County 98168
$608,843
Average Value
$396
Average Price per Sq Ft
Convenience is the main attraction in Southern Heights, a laidback neighborhood nestled in South King County. Close to local highways, the community is "convenient to Tukwila and the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport," says local real estate agent Kevin Tiwana with Triplar Properties.
The area’s primary feature is charming post-war bungalows with renovated interiors and split levels with wide windows and tree-lined backyards. Closer to Tukwila, recently constructed townhouses offer amenities like chef's kitchens and private balconies. Homes here are also lower than local averages, ranging from $450,000 for a townhouse to $750,000 for a four-bedroom house. Due to its relative affordability, more and more homebuyers are looking to Southern Heights as a place to call home.
Area students have a range of well-rated public schools available, like Hilltop Elementary School, which provides free preschool programs for beginning students. Beverly Park Elementary prides itself on its middle school readiness program, where socio-emotional learning is a core part of students' transition to the sixth grade. Offering a dual-language Spanish immersion program, Cascade Middle School is an area favorite. Here, 50 percent of students' overall instruction is given in Spanish to help them learn the language with higher rates of fluency. Located on the same campus, Evergreen Senior High School also provides a dual-language program. The school also offers over a dozen associated student body clubs, such as choir, drama, dance and GSA.
Although your backyard might be your private oasis, neighborhood parks offer a chance to get out and explore. Southern Heights Park is a small neighborhood green space with a colorful play area popular with families. You can also shoot hoops on the basketball court or play frisbee on the large, grassy field. Hilltop Park is a more casual green space with a wide, open area surrounded by towering cedar and fir trees. It's perfect for a sunny picnic with friends or playing fetch with your pup. A short distance away is where you'll find North Sea-Tac Park, home to several athletic fields where youth and club sports play. Across the street, you'll find a disc golf course, a BMX course, a botanical garden, mountain bike trails and a skate park. With all this park has available, you can try a new activity every weekend.
Even though the community is primarily residential, you'll find a small hub of neighborhood amenities along Des Moines Memorial Drive South. Spend the day reading or check out a book at Boulevard Park Library, part of the King County Library System. La Rielera is a colorful, mural-painted Mexican restaurant that serves huge portions, while Flight Path is a recently remodeled neighborhood bar and grill. Order a craft beer and pub grub while you listen to live music or wait for a turn at their weekly open mic nights. Get your caffeine fix at Amazonia Café, a cozy coffee stand that offers coffee drinks, house-made chai lattes and breakfast sandwiches, perfect for your morning commute.
If you need to go shopping, visit Westfield Southcenter Mall, located just five miles away from the neighborhood in Tukwila. At this upscale indoor shopping mall, you can see any of the 200 retailers, get dumplings at Din Tai Fung or a burger at Johnny Rocket's before catching a movie at the AMC and getting cozy in the reclining luxury seats.
With its convenient location, peaceful residential areas, neighborhood restaurants and mix of relaxing and exciting parks, Southern Heights might be the perfect place to find your next home.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Monica Hilliard
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Paul Lau
Paul Lau
Responds QuicklyJohn L. Scott Des Moines
(206) 309-4688
163 Total Sales
1 in Southern Heights
$500,000 Price
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Garrett Brown
Garrett Brown
Windermere Real Estate Central
(206) 466-3451
115 Total Sales
1 in Southern Heights
$530,000 Price
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Charles Holmes
Charles Holmes
Providencia Real Estate Srvcs
(206) 483-0627
80 Total Sales
1 in Southern Heights
$720,000 Price
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Karen Jackson
Karen Jackson
John L. Scott, Inc
(206) 717-8821
67 Total Sales
1 in Southern Heights
$479,999 Price
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Callie Lagasca
Callie Lagasca
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
(206) 899-4638
132 Total Sales
1 in Southern Heights
$675,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hilltop Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Duwamish Waterway Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
South Park Meadow
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Southern Heights Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Marra-Desimone Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Cecil Moses Memorial Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southern Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southern Heights, Seattle sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Southern Heights, Seattle over the last 12 months is $590,000, down 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$605,000
Median Single Family Price
$605,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$396
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$569,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
148
Median Year Built
1951
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,680
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,750
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$785,000
- Land
- 0.78 Acre Lot
- 11250 Military Rd S
- New 14 days ago
Rare investment opportunity in Burien’s development-friendly community. This property features two platted lots totaling nearly 1 acre, zoned MU-1 (multifamily). Located on historic Military Road near Rainier Golf & Country Club, it offers privacy with single-family zoning nearby and is on the doorstep to Seattle, just 15 minutes away. Ideal for up to 12 townhomes or 22 apartments in a booming
Edward Krigsman Windermere Real Estate Co.
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,050
Median Age
37
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,286
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,892
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
64.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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