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Broadview market snapshot

Median Sale Price$980,000▲ 2.1% YoY

Price / Sq Ft$571▼ 2.4% YoY

Median Days on Market7± 0.0% YoY

Sale-to-List100.0%± 0.0% YoY

Over the trailing twelve months, the median Broadview home sold for about $980,000 — up 2.1% from a year earlier. Homes here typically went under contract in about 7 days at roughly 100.0% of list price (around $571/sq ft), reflecting a brisk, seller-leaning market. These rolling 12-month figures (NWMLS, June 2026) cover the broader market area around Broadview rather than Broadview on its own, so for any specific home it is worth comparing recent sales on that block.

About Broadview

Broadview sits at the northwestern corner of Seattle, in the 98177 ZIP code, along the shore of Puget Sound. It is bounded on the west by the Sound, on the north by the Seattle city limits at NW 145th Street (beyond which lies Shoreline), on the east by Greenwood Avenue N (beyond which is Bitter Lake), and on the south by Carkeek Park, with the Blue Ridge, Crown Hill, and Greenwood neighborhoods beyond.

The neighborhood is predominantly residential. It takes its name from the wide views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains visible to the west from its steep, westerly hillsides.

Housing & homes

Broadview is overwhelmingly a single-family neighborhood. Much of its residential development took shape while the area was still unincorporated King County, before it and neighboring Bitter Lake were annexed into Seattle on January 1, 1954, so mid-century and postwar houses are a common part of the fabric alongside later infill. One legacy of that pre-annexation growth is that many minor streets developed without sidewalks.

Detached houses dominate, and lots on the western hillsides and near the bluff are the ones most likely to carry Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views. As with much of north Seattle, you will find a mix of eras and styles rather than a single uniform tract, and larger view parcels differ meaningfully from interior lots in both configuration and price.

Local conditions to know

Broadview's western edge is defined by a bluff above Puget Sound, with the BNSF Railway mainline running along the shoreline below. The neighborhood's steep, westerly hillsides mean some parcels fall within Seattle's Environmentally Critical Areas framework, which maps steep-slope and potential-landslide areas; the coastal bluffs along this stretch of the Puget Sound rail corridor are documented as prone to shallow landslides. Buyers considering hillside or near-bluff lots should review the city's ECA maps and any geotechnical history for the specific parcel.

For transit, the RapidRide E Line runs along Aurora Avenue N (State Route 99) between Shoreline's Aurora Village Transit Center and downtown Seattle, providing a frequent bus spine east of the neighborhood. Regional light rail is available in the wider north end at the Shoreline South/148th Station on Sound Transit's 1 Line, which opened August 30, 2024 near NE 145th Street and I-5, a short drive east of Broadview.

Getting around & local texture

Carkeek Park forms Broadview's southern edge and is one of the neighborhood's defining landmarks: a large forested park of roughly 216 acres with about six miles of trails through forest, creeks, meadows and wetlands, plus beach and tide-pool access reached by a pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks, and views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Pipers Creek runs through the park and supports a returning salmon run. Llandover Woods Greenspace on the northwest side adds several more acres of mature forest habitat.

Everyday shopping and services cluster east and south of the neighborhood along the Greenwood Avenue N and Aurora Avenue N corridors and in nearby Bitter Lake. Broadview is served by Seattle Public Schools (Seattle School District No. 1); the neighborhood's assigned school is Broadview-Thomson K-8, located at 13052 Greenwood Ave N. Families should confirm the current attendance-area boundary with Seattle Public Schools, since boundaries are set by the district and can change.

What buyers & sellers weigh in Broadview

Confirm whether a specific parcel falls within Seattle's steep-slope or landslide Environmentally Critical Areas before writing an offer, especially on the western hillsides.
For near-bluff and view lots, review any geotechnical reports and drainage history; the coastal rail corridor below has documented shallow-slide activity.
Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain view lots differ substantially from interior lots, so price comparables should be matched by view and slope, not just proximity.
Many minor streets developed without sidewalks before 1954 annexation; verify frontage and any right-of-way expectations.
Buyers wanting the assigned neighborhood school should verify the current Broadview-Thomson K-8 attendance boundary directly with Seattle Public Schools.
Proximity to Carkeek Park and the shoreline can influence access, parking, and lot desirability for outdoor-oriented buyers.

What makes Broadview distinct

One of Seattle's few neighborhoods with a direct Puget Sound bluff and beach access via Carkeek Park's pedestrian railroad bridge.
A predominantly single-family, low-density character that contrasts with the denser, more mixed corridors of neighboring Bitter Lake and Greenwood.
Panoramic west-facing views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains from its hillsides, reflected in the neighborhood's name.
Pre-1954 development history means a distinctly suburban street grid, including many streets without sidewalks, unusual for a Seattle city neighborhood.
Northwest-corner location bordering Shoreline, giving quick access to north-end transit like the RapidRide E Line and the newer Shoreline light-rail station.

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Broadview real estate FAQ

Where exactly is Broadview in Seattle?

Broadview is in the far northwest corner of Seattle in ZIP code 98177, bounded by Puget Sound on the west, NW 145th Street (the Shoreline city limit) on the north, Greenwood Avenue N on the east, and Carkeek Park on the south.

What kind of homes are in Broadview?

Broadview is predominantly single-family. Much of it was built out before its 1954 annexation into Seattle, so postwar and mid-century houses are common, with view-oriented lots concentrated along the western hillsides and near the Puget Sound bluff.

Which school district serves Broadview?

Broadview is served by Seattle Public Schools (Seattle School District No. 1). The neighborhood's assigned school is Broadview-Thomson K-8 at 13052 Greenwood Ave N; confirm the current attendance boundary with the district, as boundaries can change.

What are the main outdoor amenities in Broadview?

Carkeek Park, roughly 216 acres along the neighborhood's southern edge, is the centerpiece, with about six miles of trails, Pipers Creek and its salmon run, and beach access via a pedestrian bridge over the railroad. Llandover Woods Greenspace adds mature forest on the northwest side.