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Maple Leaf market snapshot

Median Sale Price$1,112,500▲ 0.1% YoY

Price / Sq Ft$561▼ 0.9% YoY

Median Days on Market7▲ 16.7% YoY

Sale-to-List100.0%± 0.0% YoY

Over the trailing twelve months, the median Maple Leaf home sold for about $1,112,500 — up 0.1% from a year earlier. Homes here typically went under contract in about 7 days at roughly 100.0% of list price (around $561/sq ft), reflecting a brisk, seller-leaning market. These rolling 12-month figures (NWMLS, June 2026) cover the broader market area around Maple Leaf rather than Maple Leaf on its own, so for any specific home it is worth comparing recent sales on that block.

About Maple Leaf

Maple Leaf is a residential neighborhood in northeast Seattle, generally bounded by Interstate 5 on the west, Lake City Way NE (State Route 522) on the east, Northgate Way on the north, and NE 75th Street on the south. It sits in ZIP code 98115 and includes one of Seattle's highest points, at roughly 466 feet above sea level.

The area was first platted in 1894 as the Maple Leaf Addition to the Green Lake Tract and developed through the early and mid twentieth century. It was fully brought inside Seattle city limits in the years following World War II. Today it is a predominantly owner-occupied, single-family neighborhood bordered by Roosevelt to the south, the Northgate district and Pinehurst and Victory Heights to the north, Lake City and Wedgwood to the east, and Licton Springs to the west.

Housing & homes

Maple Leaf's housing stock is dominated by early-to-mid twentieth century single-family homes. Common styles include Craftsman bungalows dating from roughly the 1920s through the 1940s and mid-century ramblers and split-levels from the 1950s and 1960s. Older homes tend to sit on modest lots, and many have been renovated or expanded over the years.

Since about 2010 the neighborhood has also seen newer infill construction, including townhomes and detached homes on redeveloped lots, plus accessory dwelling units (ADUs and backyard cottages) added to existing properties. The result is a mix of vintage character homes and updated or newly built stock within the same blocks. Attached condominiums are limited compared with denser Seattle neighborhoods; most inventory is detached single-family.

Local conditions to know

Maple Leaf occupies a glacial ridge and is one of the higher points in the city, so it is not subject to shoreline, tidal, or riverine flood zones, and its till-based upland soils are generally associated with low liquefaction susceptibility relative to Seattle's filled lowlands. Because grades change across the hill, individual lots can include steeper slopes; buyers should confirm any site-specific geologic or steep-slope designations through Seattle's Environmentally Critical Areas maps.

For transit, Maple Leaf is flanked by two Sound Transit Link light rail stations that opened in October 2021: Roosevelt Station to the south (NE 65th Street) and Northgate Station to the north. Both are roughly a mile-and-a-half to two miles from the central NE 85th Street commercial stretch, reachable by connecting bus, bike, or a longer walk, and Interstate 5 runs along the neighborhood's western edge.

Getting around & local texture

The neighborhood's most recognizable landmark is the Maple Leaf water tower, and the adjacent Maple Leaf Reservoir Park, which was created after the underground reservoir was covered around 2009. The roughly 16-acre park includes ball fields, sport and pickleball courts, a children's play area, walking paths, rain gardens, and a viewpoint, along with the public artwork "Confluent Boulders" by Patrick Marold.

Maple Leaf's main commercial spine runs along Roosevelt Way NE, generally between NE 80th Street and Northgate Way, with independent coffee shops, restaurants, a hardware store, and small retail; Lake City Way NE forms another commercial edge, and the Northgate district lies just north. The neighborhood is served by Seattle Public Schools, a district-wide system that assigns attendance-area elementary, middle, and high schools by home address; assignments in Maple Leaf vary by block, so buyers should confirm the exact schools for a specific address using the district's official address lookup.

What buyers & sellers weigh in Maple Leaf

Most listings are detached single-family homes from the 1920s through the 1960s, so review updates to roof, foundation, electrical, sewer side-sewer, and any knob-and-tube wiring on older houses.
The neighborhood sits on a hill; check individual lots for steep-slope or other Environmentally Critical Area designations that can affect building and additions.
Proximity to Roosevelt and Northgate Link stations is a common buyer priority, but walk times vary widely by block, so verify the actual distance for a given address.
Homes closest to Interstate 5 on the western edge may experience more traffic noise than interior blocks.
Many properties have added or could add an ADU or backyard cottage; confirm permitting status of any existing accessory units.
Seattle Public Schools assignments differ across Maple Leaf blocks; sellers marketing to families and buyers alike should confirm assignments by address.

What makes Maple Leaf distinct

Maple Leaf is one of the highest neighborhoods in Seattle, giving many homes territorial or view potential without waterfront exposure.
It is flanked by two 2021 Link light rail stations (Roosevelt and Northgate) rather than containing one, so transit access depends heavily on which end of the neighborhood a home sits in.
The Maple Leaf water tower and the reservoir-turned-park are distinctive landmarks that anchor the neighborhood's identity within north Seattle.
Housing is overwhelmingly detached single-family and vintage, in contrast with the denser, more condo- and apartment-oriented station areas immediately to the south and north.
It offers a quieter, primarily residential setting while sitting directly between the Roosevelt commercial district and the redeveloping Northgate district.

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Maple Leaf real estate FAQ

Where is Maple Leaf and what ZIP code is it in?

Maple Leaf is in northeast Seattle, generally between Interstate 5, Lake City Way NE, Northgate Way, and NE 75th Street, in ZIP code 98115. It sits on one of the city's highest ridges, around 466 feet.

What kinds of homes are in Maple Leaf?

The neighborhood is mostly detached single-family homes, with Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s to 1940s and mid-century ramblers and split-levels from the 1950s and 1960s, plus newer infill homes, townhomes, and ADUs added since about 2010.

Does Maple Leaf have light rail access?

Maple Leaf does not have a station inside its boundaries, but it is flanked by two Sound Transit Link stations that opened in October 2021: Roosevelt Station to the south and Northgate Station to the north. Access depends on which part of the neighborhood a home is in.

Which schools serve Maple Leaf?

Maple Leaf is served by Seattle Public Schools, which assigns an attendance-area elementary, middle, and high school by home address. Assignments vary by block, so confirm the schools for a specific address using the district's official address lookup tool.