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Medina market snapshot

Median Sale Price$4,950,000▲ 17.1% YoY

Price / Sq Ft$1,242▼ 2.2% YoY

Median Days on Market25▲ 127.3% YoY

Sale-to-List96.6%▼ 1.8% YoY

Over the trailing twelve months, the median Medina home sold for about $4,950,000 — up 17.1% from a year earlier. Homes here typically went under contract in about 25 days at roughly 96.6% of list price (around $1,242/sq ft), reflecting a market that has cooled toward balance. These rolling 12-month figures (NWMLS, June 2026) cover the broader market area around Medina rather than Medina on its own, so for any specific home it is worth comparing recent sales on that block.

About Medina

Medina is a city in King County, Washington, sitting on a peninsula in Lake Washington directly across the water from Seattle and bordered on the east by Clyde Hill and Hunts Point, with water on its other sides. It was incorporated on August 19, 1955, covers roughly 1.44 square miles of land, and had about 2,915 residents at the 2020 census.

Medina has long been a residential community with very little commercial activity. State Route 520 crosses the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge from Seattle and reaches the Eastside at Evergreen Point in northern Medina, giving the city a direct highway connection to both Seattle and Bellevue. Whether you are buying or selling here, this is a low-volume, single-family market, so decisions tend to hinge on the specifics of an individual home and lot rather than on broad neighborhood averages.

Housing & homes

Medina's housing is almost entirely detached single-family homes; the city has essentially no multifamily or commercial core. Homes range from mid-century houses on flat, generously sized lots to newer custom and architect-designed residences, and the city describes its Lake Washington waterfront as among the most sought-after in the Pacific Northwest.

Many parcels are non-waterfront interior lots with lake, Bellevue, or Seattle views, while a smaller set are waterfront properties with private shoreline and, in some cases, docks or moorage. Because styles, lot sizes, and shoreline frontage vary widely from one property to the next, comparable sales in Medina are limited and each home tends to be valued on its own merits.

Local conditions to know

Because Medina fronts Lake Washington on three sides, waterfront and near-shore parcels fall under the city's Shoreline Master Program, which regulates land within 200 feet of the lake's ordinary high water mark as well as creeks, streams, and wetlands. If you are buying or selling a waterfront or near-shore home, expect shoreline permitting, docks, bulkheads, and vegetation to be governed by these rules, and confirm what applies before planning any changes.

Medina lies within the broader Puget Sound region crossed by the Seattle Fault zone, a largely concealed east-west fault system that the U.S. Geological Survey maps across Lake Washington and the Eastside; seismic considerations are relevant across the region. SR 520 passes through northern Medina beneath a landscaped park lid built as part of WSDOT's bridge replacement program, which added community-connecting lids and other improvements along the corridor. For any specific parcel, verify shoreline jurisdiction, critical-area or geologic-hazard designations, and FEMA flood-zone status with the City of Medina and county resources.

Getting around & local texture

Medina's civic life centers on its parks and shoreline rather than a business district, since the city has minimal commercial development. Medina Beach Park sits on Lake Washington beside City Hall on Evergreen Point Road and offers a sandy beach, a dock, and picnic areas; Medina Park is an inland park with ponds and open space; and the Fairweather Nature Preserve protects a wooded wetland with walking trails near the lake. The Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, carrying SR 520, is the longest floating bridge in the world and provides the city's main link across Lake Washington to Seattle.

Medina is served by the Bellevue School District (BSD405), and the district lists Medina Elementary School among its schools. Attendance boundaries are assigned by the address of a home, so confirm the specific elementary, middle, and high school for any property using the district's official school-locator tool.

What buyers & sellers weigh in Medina

Medina is a low-volume market of almost entirely single-family homes, so recent comparable sales are limited and pricing is highly property-specific.
Waterfront and near-shore homes fall under the Shoreline Master Program; verify shoreline permits, docks, and bulkhead rules before buying, selling, or improving.
Confirm each parcel's FEMA flood-zone status and any critical-area or geologic-hazard designations with the City of Medina and King County.
The city has essentially no commercial core, so day-to-day shopping and services are reached in neighboring Bellevue and along the SR 520 corridor.
SR 520 and the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge shape commute access to both Seattle and Bellevue; drive the route at the times that matter to you.
School attendance is assigned by address within the Bellevue School District, so verify the assigned schools for a specific home with the district's locator.
Lot size, view, and shoreline frontage vary widely across Medina, so an independent appraisal and current survey are worth prioritizing.

What makes Medina distinct

Medina is a separately incorporated city, not a Bellevue or Seattle neighborhood, with its own council-manager government and land-use rules.
It sits on a peninsula with Lake Washington on three sides, giving it far more regulated shoreline than most Eastside communities.
Unlike neighboring commercial hubs, Medina has almost no retail or business district and is overwhelmingly single-family residential.
SR 520 reaches the Eastside in northern Medina beneath a landscaped park lid, a distinctive feature of the rebuilt corridor.
Sales volume is very low compared with larger Eastside cities, which makes each transaction more individual and less driven by averages.

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Medina real estate FAQ

Is Medina its own city or part of Bellevue?

Medina is a separately incorporated city in King County, established in 1955, with its own council-manager government. It borders Clyde Hill and Hunts Point and is near Bellevue, but it sets its own zoning and land-use rules.

What kinds of homes are in Medina?

Medina is almost entirely detached single-family homes, from mid-century houses on flat lots to newer custom and architect-designed residences. Properties include both interior view lots and Lake Washington waterfront parcels, some with private docks or moorage.

What should I check before buying a waterfront home in Medina?

Waterfront and near-shore parcels fall under the city's Shoreline Master Program, which regulates land within 200 feet of Lake Washington's ordinary high water mark. Confirm shoreline permits, dock and bulkhead status, critical-area designations, and FEMA flood-zone status with the City of Medina before you commit.

Which school district serves Medina?

Medina is served by the Bellevue School District (BSD405), which lists Medina Elementary among its schools. Attendance boundaries are assigned by home address, so use the district's official school-locator tool to confirm the schools for a specific property.