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

About Olympic Hills

Olympic Hills is a residential neighborhood in the Lake City district of northeast Seattle, roughly within the 98125 ZIP code. It sits among the district's five neighborhoods, alongside Cedar Park, Matthews Beach, Meadowbrook, and Victory Heights.

The area developed as suburban lots beginning in the late 1930s and was annexed by the City of Seattle in 1954 as part of Lake City. Thornton Creek runs through the neighborhood on its way to Lake Washington, and the terrain is characterized by green, rolling topography.

Housing & homes

Housing in Olympic Hills is predominantly single-family, with much of the stock built in the mid-20th century, broadly between the 1940s and 1960s, reflecting the neighborhood's postwar suburban origins. Some homes were relocated here during the construction of Interstate 5, and newer infill construction from the 2000s onward has been added over time.

The result is an architecturally diverse streetscape of detached houses, typically in the three-to-four-bedroom range, with smaller homes and a limited number of condominiums and apartment buildings appearing along the border streets. Because market figures reported for Olympic Hills are drawn from the broader north Seattle market area rather than the neighborhood alone, it's worth reviewing pricing on a home-by-home basis.

Local conditions to know

Thornton Creek is the defining natural feature here, and portions of the wider watershed lie within the FEMA-mapped floodplain. The creek has a documented history of flooding in low-lying parts of the Lake City area, so if a property sits near the creek or a tributary, it's worth checking the current FEMA flood maps and any floodplain designation before you buy or list.

Transit access is set to expand: Sound Transit's Pinehurst station (also known as the NE 130th Street station) on the Link 1 Line is located along the east side of Interstate 5 at NE 130th Street and is scheduled to open in 2026, serving Lake City, Pinehurst, Haller Lake, and Bitter Lake with connecting bus service.

Getting around & local texture

Everyday amenities cluster along Lake City Way NE, the district's main commercial corridor, and the city has identified Olympic Hills as a neighborhood center within its long-range plan. Jackson Park Golf Course, a public 160-acre course owned by Seattle Parks and Recreation at 1000 NE 135th Street, forms a large green edge along the neighborhood's west side; Thornton Creek was rerouted through the course during a 2001 renovation. Albert Davis Park, gifted to the City in 1964, is a neighborhood green space near the Lake City Library.

Olympic Hills is served by Seattle Public Schools, and the neighborhood is home to Olympic Hills Elementary School at 13018 20th Ave NE. Attendance-area boundaries are assigned by address, so confirm the specific attendance area for any home using the district's enrollment maps and address lookup.

What buyers & sellers weigh in Olympic Hills

Confirm whether a home near Thornton Creek or its tributaries falls within the FEMA floodplain before buying or listing.
Reported market numbers reflect the broader north Seattle area, not Olympic Hills alone, so price each property on its own merits.
The mid-century housing stock may warrant inspection of roofs, sewer lines, electrical panels, and drainage.
The scheduled Pinehurst (NE 130th St) light rail station adds a transit consideration for both buyers and sellers.
Homes back onto or border Jackson Park Golf Course in places; verify property lines and any easements.
Lot sizes and configurations vary widely given the neighborhood's incremental development and I-5-era relocations.
Confirm the exact Seattle Public Schools attendance area by address rather than by neighborhood name.

What makes Olympic Hills distinct

Part of Seattle's Lake City district and identified as a neighborhood center in the city's long-range plan.
Thornton Creek and the adjacent Jackson Park Golf Course give the neighborhood substantial green space and a distinct natural character.
A postwar suburban origin gives it an architecturally varied, single-family-dominant streetscape.
The forthcoming Pinehurst (NE 130th St) Link station will connect the area directly to the regional light rail network.
History includes the former Olympic Riding Club and Polo Field, where Will Rogers played his last polo game in 1935.

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Olympic Hills real estate FAQ

Where is Olympic Hills in Seattle?

Olympic Hills is a residential neighborhood in the Lake City district of northeast Seattle, generally within the 98125 ZIP code, near the intersection of Interstate 5 and NE 130th Street. Thornton Creek runs through it toward Lake Washington.

What kinds of homes are in Olympic Hills?

The neighborhood is predominantly single-family, with much of the housing built in the mid-20th century plus newer infill construction. Homes are architecturally varied, and a limited number of condos and apartments sit along the border streets.

Is light rail coming to the area?

Yes. Sound Transit's Pinehurst station, also called the NE 130th Street station, is on the Link 1 Line along the east side of I-5 at NE 130th Street and is scheduled to open in 2026, with connecting bus service to Lake City and nearby neighborhoods.

Which school district serves Olympic Hills?

Olympic Hills is served by Seattle Public Schools, and Olympic Hills Elementary School is located in the neighborhood at 13018 20th Ave NE. Attendance areas are assigned by address, so confirm the exact boundary for a specific home using the district's enrollment maps.