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Green Lake 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 Green Lake 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 are rolling 12-month figures for the Green Lake market (NWMLS, June 2026).

About Green Lake

Green Lake is a neighborhood in north-central Seattle centered on the lake and park that share its name. Its generally accepted boundaries are Interstate 5 to the east, N 85th Street to the north, Aurora Avenue N (State Route 99) to the west, and N 60th Street with Woodland Park to the south. Most of the neighborhood sits within the 98103 ZIP code.

The lake itself is a glacial basin, and the surrounding street grid filled in during Seattle's early-1900s growth after the area was annexed to the city in 1891.

Housing & homes

Green Lake's residential fabric is dominated by early-twentieth-century houses, with a large share dating to roughly 1900 to 1915. The Craftsman bungalow is the defining style here, and Green Lake and neighboring Wallingford hold some of the highest concentrations of preserved Craftsman bungalows in North Seattle. You will also encounter Seattle Foursquares, Tudor Revival cottages, and Colonial Revival homes on many blocks.

Because the housing stock is old, many homes have been remodeled or expanded over the years, in some cases with added floors. Alongside detached single-family houses, the neighborhood includes townhomes, older apartment buildings, and condominiums, particularly near the commercial streets and the park. Expect period features such as front porches, built-in cabinetry, and wood detailing in the older homes, and plan for the maintenance and systems review that come with houses of this age.

Local conditions to know

Green Lake is a low-lying basin. The lake was originally a glacial remnant, and in 1911 its water level was lowered by about seven feet to create the surrounding parkland; it now has no natural surface inflow or outflow and is fed by rainfall, storm runoff, and municipal water. Land closest to the lake sits on former shoreline and fill, so buyers should review the property against Seattle's Environmentally Critical Areas maps, since the city's ECA code flags liquefaction-prone and peat-settlement-prone soils that tend to occur near waterbodies and filled areas. Confirm the specific designations for any address through Seattle's GIS and SDCI tools before removing contingencies.

The neighborhood's western edge runs along Aurora Avenue N (State Route 99), a major arterial, so homes near that corridor experience arterial traffic and noise. Transit is a practical option: the RapidRide E Line runs frequently along Aurora, and Sound Transit's Roosevelt light rail station is roughly a mile-plus walk to the east, connecting the area to the regional Link system.

Getting around & local texture

The heart of the neighborhood is Green Lake Park, an Olmsted Brothers design from the early 1900s. The park's roughly 2.8-mile paved inner loop is one of the city's busiest car-free recreation paths, and the park includes two lifeguarded swimming beaches (East and West Green Lake), the Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool, sport courts, athletic fields, a wading pool, and hand-carry boat launches. Adjacent Woodland Park connects the neighborhood to additional green space to the south.

Small business districts sit within a few blocks of the lake, giving the area a walkable mix of independent restaurants, cafes, and shops along streets such as Green Lake Way N and NE Ravenna Boulevard. For public schools, the neighborhood is served by Seattle Public Schools; Green Lake Elementary is located in the neighborhood, and families should verify the exact attendance-area assignment for any specific address using the district's address-lookup and boundary maps, since attendance areas can change.

What buyers & sellers weigh in Green Lake

Most homes predate 1930, so budget for inspections of foundations, wiring, plumbing, sewer lines, and roofs typical of century-old houses.
Properties nearest the lake sit on low, filled ground; check Seattle's Environmentally Critical Areas maps for liquefaction and peat-settlement designations.
Homes along or near Aurora Avenue N (SR 99) face arterial traffic and noise; evaluate the specific block and orientation.
Many houses have been remodeled or added onto; verify that past work was permitted through Seattle SDCI records.
Proximity to the park loop is a defining feature buyers seek, which can affect demand and parking on park-adjacent streets.
Confirm the current Seattle Public Schools attendance-area assignment by address, as boundaries are subject to change.

What makes Green Lake distinct

Green Lake is organized around a large public lake and Olmsted-designed park with a 2.8-mile loop path, a defining amenity most neighboring areas lack.
It carries one of North Seattle's densest concentrations of preserved early-1900s Craftsman bungalows, alongside Wallingford.
Unlike inland north-end neighborhoods, part of Green Lake sits on low, formerly filled land near the water, which shapes soils and due-diligence steps.
The neighborhood pairs a recreation-focused lakefront with two compact walkable business districts, distinct from the more strip-oriented Aurora corridor to its west.

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Green Lake real estate FAQ

What kinds of homes are common in Green Lake?

The neighborhood is dominated by early-twentieth-century houses, especially Craftsman bungalows built around 1900 to 1915, along with Seattle Foursquares, Tudor Revival, and Colonial Revival homes. You will also find townhomes, older apartments, and condominiums, particularly near the park and commercial streets. Many older houses have been remodeled or expanded.

Which school district serves Green Lake?

Green Lake is served by Seattle Public Schools, and Green Lake Elementary is located in the neighborhood. Attendance areas are assigned by address and can change, so confirm the current assignment for a specific home using the district's address-lookup tool and boundary maps.

What are the transit options?

The RapidRide E Line runs frequently along Aurora Avenue N (SR 99) on the neighborhood's western edge, and Sound Transit's Roosevelt light rail station is roughly a mile-plus walk to the east, connecting to the regional Link system.

Are there environmental factors buyers should check near the lake?

Yes. Green Lake sits in a low glacial basin whose water level was lowered in 1911, and land nearest the lake includes former shoreline and fill. Buyers should review Seattle's Environmentally Critical Areas maps for liquefaction and peat-settlement soils and verify any address through the city's GIS and SDCI tools.