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

About Roosevelt

Roosevelt is a residential and commercial neighborhood in north Seattle. Its generally recognized boundaries run along Interstate 5 on the west, 15th Avenue NE on the east, and the Ravenna area to the south, with the University District beyond that; the north edge is described near Lake City Way NE (SR 522). Green Lake sits just across I-5 to the west, and Ravenna, Maple Leaf, and Wedgwood are close neighbors.

The area was annexed to Seattle in 1891 and was informally known early on as the "Hollywood District." Its main north-south corridor, originally 10th Avenue, was renamed Roosevelt Way after President Theodore Roosevelt's death in 1919, and a community-club contest in 1927 formalized the Roosevelt name for the neighborhood itself.

Housing & homes

Roosevelt's single-family core was largely built out by the late 1920s during a period of rapid residential growth, so the neighborhood's older housing reflects that era. Craftsman bungalows are common throughout north Seattle, and Tudor Revival homes from the 1920s and 1930s are documented as a prominent historic style concentrated in Roosevelt along with neighboring Ravenna and Laurelhurst.

Closer to the light rail station and the Roosevelt Way NE / NE 65th Street commercial core, the housing type shifts. Between 2016 and 2021, roughly 1,626 new housing units were added in the neighborhood, and mid-rise apartment and mixed-use buildings now stand near transit where older structures once did. Buyers here therefore choose between detached vintage houses on the residential blocks and newer multifamily and condominium units near the station.

Local conditions to know

Roosevelt is an inland, non-waterfront neighborhood, so shoreline and coastal-flood considerations are limited compared with lakefront areas. As with much of Seattle, seismic soil conditions vary block to block; the City of Seattle maintains a liquefaction-prone Environmentally Critical Areas layer (updated under Director's Rule 2-2023, effective August 30, 2023) that buyers and sellers can check by address on the City's GIS map.

Transit is the defining local condition. The underground Roosevelt Link light rail station opened October 2, 2021, at NE 65th Street and 12th Avenue NE, and is served by Sound Transit's 1 Line and 2 Line, connecting the neighborhood to the University District, downtown, and beyond. Interstate 5 forms the western edge, providing highway access while also creating a firm boundary with the Green Lake area.

Getting around & local texture

The neighborhood's commercial spine runs along Roosevelt Way NE and 12th Avenue NE near NE 65th Street. The former Sears store site was redeveloped into the Roosevelt Square center, which includes a Whole Foods Market, and long-running independent businesses remain in the district. Roosevelt High School, at 1410 NE 66th Street, opened in 1922 and is one of the older schools in the Seattle Public Schools district. Cowen Park, which adjoins Ravenna Park to the south, and Froula Playground are nearby green spaces.

Roosevelt is served by Seattle Public Schools; Roosevelt High School is the neighborhood's namesake public high school. School attendance areas are assigned by home address and are periodically revised, so you should confirm the current assignment for any specific property using the Seattle Public Schools attendance-area lookup rather than relying on neighborhood name alone.

What buyers & sellers weigh in Roosevelt

Confirm whether a property sits inside the Roosevelt Station Area Overlay or a rezoned multifamily/commercial zone, since the 2012 rezone raised allowed intensity near the station.
For older Craftsman and Tudor Revival houses, budget inspection attention for original systems, foundations, and any updates made over decades of ownership.
Check the City of Seattle liquefaction-prone ECA layer by address, especially for older or ground-level construction, and factor any findings into due diligence.
Near-station condos and newer apartments trade differently than detached houses; review HOA documents, reserves, and building age for any condo purchase.
Proximity to the Roosevelt light rail station and the NE 65th Street commercial core is a distinct value driver worth positioning around when selling.
Interstate 5 borders the west side, so weigh traffic-noise exposure on the westernmost blocks against the highway-access convenience.
Verify the current Seattle Public Schools attendance-area assignment for the exact address, as boundaries are revised over time.

What makes Roosevelt distinct

One of a small number of Seattle neighborhoods with its own underground Link light rail station, opened in 2021 at NE 65th Street.
A 2012 rezone and Station Area Overlay reshaped roughly 20 acres around the commercial core, so vintage houses and new mid-rise buildings sit side by side.
Named for Theodore Roosevelt, with a Roosevelt Way corridor and namesake high school dating to the 1920s.
Sits directly across I-5 from Green Lake and next to Ravenna, blending an established residential grid with a walkable business district.

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Roosevelt real estate FAQ

Does Roosevelt have light rail?

Yes. The underground Roosevelt Link station opened on October 2, 2021, at NE 65th Street and 12th Avenue NE, and is served by Sound Transit's 1 Line and 2 Line.

What kinds of homes are in Roosevelt?

The neighborhood mixes older detached houses from its 1920s build-out, including Craftsman bungalows and Tudor Revival homes, with newer mid-rise apartments and condominiums built near the light rail station.

What school district serves Roosevelt?

Roosevelt is served by Seattle Public Schools, and Roosevelt High School at 1410 NE 66th Street is the neighborhood's namesake high school. Attendance areas are assigned by address and revised over time, so confirm the current assignment for a specific property with the district.