$930,972Average Value$514Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
An attractive Shoreline neighborhood with a slow pace of life
Just 13 miles north of downtown Seattle, Richmond Highlands has much to offer. From its modest homes and plentiful local restaurants to its parks and community events, this centrally-located neighborhood is a friendly place to call home. "I've lived here for 40 years," says long-time resident Kathy Plant. "It was so cozy and fifties-like when we first moved here, and it's still that quiet, tree-lined neighborhood with a slow pace of life. It's gorgeous and walkable. People are friendly, and you have good relationships with the city government. You get to know the police chief. You get to know the mayor. You don't feel helpless." The neighborhood’s CAP Index crime score is a 3, just below the national average score of 4.
Rambler homes in Richmond Highlands offer large yards and are surrounded by giant trees.
Come to Richmond Highlands where your new home awaits.
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Condos and ramblers are the most popular styles
The neighborhood is populated with condos and single-story rambler homes. And while cottage-style housing and subdivisions were previously prohibited in the neighborhood, recent housing density has allowed the expansion of multi-story townhomes. Prices range from $567,000 $600,000 for two-bedroom homes, which includes condos. Larger homes with three or more bedrooms can cost anywhere from $650,000 to $1.7 million. Properties stay on the market for about 16 days.
Residents can also join the Richmond Highlands Neighborhood Association (RHNA), which is one of the 14 associations designated by the city of Shoreline. The RHNA includes a governing board, has its own by-laws and receives funding from the city for community projects.
Ramblers, split level homes and condos are awaiting you in Richmond Highlands.
Condo living at its finest in Richmond Highlands, near Seattle.
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The vibrant nightlife around Richmond Highlands
Royal Unicorn serves Chinese cuisine and has a group-friendly dining room. Darrell’s Tavern has been a community staple since 1967, offering live music and trivia until 2am every day of the week. Combining breakfast, lunch and dinner with live music, comedy and other events, Aurora Borealis does it all. Groceries can be bought at Fred Myer, QFC or Town & Country Market's Shoreline location. Deseret Industries Thrift Store & Donation Center carries lots of secondhand goods and Sky Nursery stocks supplies for indoor and outdoor gardening. Shoreline Marketplace and Aurora Square include shops to grocery shop and
Richmond Highlands offers plenty of delicious and inviting restaurants.
Grab dinner ingredients at Fred Meyer or QFC in Richmond Highlands.
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Richmond Highlands locals can enjoy Shoreline Library east of Interstate 5.
Being a part of the larger Shoreline community through its events
The city of Shoreline puts on many events throughout the year. The Shoreline Library hosts online book discussions, tutoring sessions and conversational hours for ESL patrons. April brings the Shoreline Short Short Film Festival, where Best Picture winners are entered into the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts International Film Festival. The Seattle International Film Festival has made it to Shoreline several times, running in late May or early June each year.
Richmond Highlands students attend Shoreline schools
Highland Terrace Elementary School and Albert Einstein Middle School both receive A-ratings from Niche. In addition to also receiving an A, Shorewood High School offers tons of electives to explore creativity like cartooning, jewelry making and video production. Shoreline Community College is nearby, offering over 100 academic, professional and technical degrees.
Modern facilities await students at Shorewood High in Richmond Highlands in Shoreline, WA.
Shoreline Community College is only a few minutes away from the heart of Richmond Highlands.
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Shoreline's parks, local beaches and rec activities
For indoor activities, there’s the Richmond Highlands Recreation Center, which offers a load of programs for all ages. At Shoreview Park, there are courts for tennis and pickleball games. The open space of Boeing Creek Park offers hiking trails. A short drive outside the neighborhood leads to Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, where Elliott Bay awaits. The park also has an off-leash area for pups.
Richmond Highlands locals enjoy a game of Pickle Ball at Shoreview Park.
Enjoy miles of beach to walk your pups and enjoy the ocean views in Richmond Highlands.
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Public transit, Interstate 5 and medical services
While the neighborhood has sidewalks lining its major roads, Richmond Highlands lacks sidewalks on its smaller, residential streets. However, Shoreline has ramped up efforts to build sidewalks near public schools so students can both walk to school and so safely. In the meantime, car travel is still the primary mode of transportation.
Aurora Avenue N runs along the east edge of Richmond Highlands and is lined with several public bus stops. Commuters have an Amtrak link at the Edmonds Station, which is a 12-mile drive from the neighborhood. Further out is Interstate 5, one of the two most well-traveled interstates on the West Coast. This incredibly long highway connects from Seattle all the way south to major California cities like Los Angeles and San Diego. The nearest hospital is University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest, which requires a 5-mile drive and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 24 miles away.
Risk for poor air quality
First Street Data suggests that Richmond Highlands has a major risk for poor air quality, as well as moderate risk for severe heat and wildfires.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Shoreview Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Pickleball
Interurban Trail
Bike Trails
Sunset Park
Richmond Highlands Park
Transit
Airport
Seattle Paine Field International
25 min drive
Bus
Aurora Ave N & N 170th St
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Fremont Ave N & N 167th St
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Dayton Ave N & N 183rd St
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Dayton Ave N & Carlyle Hall Rd N
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Carlyle Hall Rd N & Dayton Ave N
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Dayton Ave N & St. Luke Pl N
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Dayton Ave N & N 169th St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Richmond Highlands
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Richmond Highlands, Shoreline sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Richmond Highlands, Shoreline over the last 12 months is $961,386, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Nearly rebuilt & fully permitted Shoreline home, w updates to nearly every system & surface—new roof, black dbl-pane windows, insulation, electrical, plumbing, H2O main, H2O heater, earthquake retrofitting & more. Inside, enjoy new flooring, doors, fixtures & finishes throughout, all tied together by a highly functional open layout. Designer kitchen w skylight, tiled BS, quartz counters, sleek
This 0.56-acre vacant lot offers a rare and exciting opportunity in Shoreline, one of the few remaining undeveloped parcels in the area. With approval for a 2,800 sq ft single-family home, this lot is ready for your vision to come to life. Located in a highly desirable neighborhood, the property is just minutes away from the beautiful Richmond Beach, local shopping, dining, and convenient highway
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Ted Meenk,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,974
Median Age
44
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$118,181
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$139,057
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
51.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.5%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 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.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
