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Crown Hill 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 Crown Hill 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 Crown Hill rather than Crown Hill on its own, so for any specific home it is worth comparing recent sales on that block.

About Crown Hill

Crown Hill is a residential neighborhood in northwest Seattle, sitting on a low ridge that reaches roughly 354 feet above sea level. It is bounded on the south by NW 85th Street, on the east by 8th Avenue NW, on the north by NW 105th Street, and on the west by 15th Avenue NW, placing it directly north of Ballard and its Loyal Heights and Whittier Heights sections. The area falls within ZIP codes 98117 and 98177.

The land was part of unincorporated King County until it was annexed by the City of Seattle on January 4, 1954. As part of the 1994 Comprehensive Plan, the City designated the Crown Hill Residential Urban Village, centered on the intersection of 15th Avenue NW and NW 85th Street. If you are buying or selling here, that mix of long-established single-family blocks and a designated urban-village core along 15th Avenue NW shapes what is on the market.

Housing & homes

Crown Hill developed slowly through the early twentieth century, when dairy farms and orchards were common into the 1930s and 1940s, then filled in rapidly during and after World War II. By the early 1960s the neighborhood was largely built out, with only occasional infill lots remaining. As a result, much of the housing stock reflects mid-century construction on the neighborhood's gently rolling residential streets.

The dominant property type is the detached single-family house. Along and near 15th Avenue NW, the Residential Urban Village designation has allowed newer townhomes, rowhouses, and mixed-use and low-rise multifamily buildings, so you will also encounter attached and multifamily options closer to the commercial spine.

Local conditions to know

Crown Hill's defining feature is transit access along its main corridors. King County Metro's RapidRide D Line terminates in Crown Hill and runs south via Holman Road NW and 15th Avenue NW through Ballard and Interbay to downtown Seattle, with frequent weekday service. If you commute by bus, proximity to 15th Avenue NW and Holman Road NW is a practical consideration when comparing homes.

Looking ahead, Sound Transit's Ballard Link Extension is planned to terminate at a station near NW Market Street and 15th Avenue NW, just south of the neighborhood, with service currently planned to begin around 2039 and environmental review still underway. As an inland ridge neighborhood without shoreline frontage, Crown Hill's terrain is characterized more by rolling topography than by waterfront exposure; buyers should still review parcel-level slope, drainage, and seismic considerations, which apply broadly across the Puget Sound region, during due diligence.

Getting around & local texture

The neighborhood's commercial activity clusters around 15th Avenue NW and NW 85th Street, its two principal streets, with additional retail along Holman Road NW. Green space is close at hand: Baker Park on Crown Hill and Crown Hill Park (at Holman Road NW and 13th Avenue NW, which includes a ballfield and open space) sit within the neighborhood, and the large Carkeek Park lies just to the north. The historic Crown Hill Cemetery, dating to 1902, is also located here.

Crown Hill is served by Seattle Public Schools. The district assigns students to attendance-area schools based on the address of a student's primary residence, so verify current boundaries with the Seattle Public Schools address-lookup tool before relying on any specific school assignment for a given property.

What buyers & sellers weigh in Crown Hill

Pricing a specific block benefits from a look at recent comparable sales nearby.
Homes closest to 15th Avenue NW sit in or near the Residential Urban Village, where zoning allows townhomes and multifamily; confirm the zoning of any parcel you are considering.
Much of the housing is mid-century; budget for inspection of roofs, systems, and any updates to older single-family homes.
Proximity to the RapidRide D Line along 15th Avenue NW and Holman Road NW is a commuting factor worth weighing when comparing listings.
The planned Ballard Link light rail terminus near Market Street and 15th Avenue NW is a long-horizon project (service planned around 2039), not a near-term amenity.
Both single-family and newer attached or multifamily product trade here, so define your target property type early.
Confirm the current Seattle Public Schools attendance area for any address, since boundaries can change.

What makes Crown Hill distinct

Crown Hill sits directly north of Ballard and shares its market reporting, but functions as its own quieter, largely single-family residential district.
It is one of Seattle's designated Residential Urban Villages, concentrating denser mixed-use development along 15th Avenue NW while side streets stay predominantly single-family.
As the northern terminus of the RapidRide D Line, Crown Hill offers a one-seat frequent-bus ride to Ballard, Interbay, and downtown.
The neighborhood is an inland ridge, distinct from nearby waterfront-oriented areas such as Sunset Hill and Golden Gardens to the west.
Its mid-century build-out means larger lots and detached homes remain common compared with the denser, older core of Ballard to the south.

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Crown Hill real estate FAQ

Where exactly is Crown Hill?

Crown Hill is in northwest Seattle, bounded by NW 85th Street on the south, 8th Avenue NW on the east, NW 105th Street on the north, and 15th Avenue NW on the west. It sits just north of Ballard and falls within ZIP codes 98117 and 98177.

What kinds of homes are in Crown Hill?

The neighborhood is predominantly detached single-family houses, much of it built during the mid-century period when the area filled in through the 1940s and 1950s. Along the 15th Avenue NW corridor, the Residential Urban Village designation has added townhomes, rowhouses, and low-rise multifamily buildings.

How is transit in Crown Hill?

King County Metro's RapidRide D Line terminates in Crown Hill and runs along Holman Road NW and 15th Avenue NW through Ballard and Interbay to downtown Seattle. Sound Transit's Ballard Link Extension is planned to terminate near Market Street and 15th Avenue NW to the south, with service currently planned to begin around 2039.

Which school district serves Crown Hill?

Crown Hill is served by Seattle Public Schools. The district assigns students to schools based on the address of their primary residence, so confirm the current attendance area for a specific property using the Seattle Public Schools address-lookup tool.