Wedgwood Real Estate Agent

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

About Wedgwood

Wedgwood sits in northeast Seattle, roughly two miles north and slightly east of the University of Washington and about six miles northeast of downtown. The City Clerk's neighborhood map generally frames it between NE 75th and NE 95th Streets and 25th to 45th Avenues NE, though, like most Seattle neighborhoods, its edges are informal and blend into Ravenna, View Ridge, Bryant, and Lake City.

The area was named by developer Albert Balch, who platted much of its core beginning in 1941. Wedgwood grew quickly during and after World War II as defense-era housing filled in what had been forest and a former ginseng farm. It was incorporated into the City of Seattle in 1945. If you are weighing a move here or preparing to list, I can walk you through how the neighborhood's history shapes today's lots, homes, and street patterns.

Housing & homes

Wedgwood's residential fabric is defined by its mid-century origins. Balch and his partners built hundreds of homes in the 1940s, many in a Cape Cod style designed by the firm Thomas, Grainger & Thomas, and the neighborhood was noted early on for preserving mature trees rather than clearing lots entirely. Post-war ramblers, mid-century single-story and split-level homes, and later infill are common across the plateau.

The housing stock is predominantly detached single-family. Over the years, some older homes have been remodeled, expanded, or replaced with newer construction, and townhomes and accessory dwelling units appear along and near the arterials. When you are pricing a sale or evaluating an offer, the mix of original mid-century homes and updated or rebuilt properties makes condition and comparable selection especially important.

Local conditions to know

Wedgwood occupies an upland glacial plateau. Its best-known feature, Wedgwood Rock, is a glacial erratic boulder left by the Vashon Glacier, roughly 19 feet tall, near 28th Avenue NE and NE 72nd Street. Most of the neighborhood is not near a shoreline or a major body of water, so waterfront and coastal-flood considerations are generally not a factor here. One localized exception is Maple Creek and the Inverness Ravine area along the eastern edge, where a ravine and drainage corridor run through parts of the neighborhood; parcels near ravines and creeks can carry steep-slope or drainage considerations, so it is worth checking a specific property.

As with much of Seattle, ground conditions vary parcel by parcel, and the City maps Environmentally Critical Areas, including liquefaction-prone soils, through the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections GIS. Before you buy or list, I recommend confirming any ECA overlays for the exact address. For getting around, King County Metro Route 65 runs along 35th Avenue NE through the heart of the neighborhood and operates around the clock, connecting Wedgwood to the University District and to Link light rail at U District and University of Washington stations.

Getting around & local texture

Wedgwood's commercial life is organized along 35th Avenue NE, a linear business district with clusters near NE 75th and NE 85th Streets that hold grocery stores, restaurants, and small shops. Landmarks include Wedgwood Rock and Wedgwood Square Park, a small triangle park at NE 82nd Street and 31st Avenue NE that was named in Balch's original 1941 plat. The Picardo Farm P-Patch, one of Seattle's community gardens, and Dahl Playfield at 7700 25th Avenue NE, with fields, a playground, and restrooms, are neighborhood gathering spots, and the Seattle Public Library operates the Northeast Branch nearby.

Wedgwood is served by Seattle Public Schools. Wedgwood Elementary, an attendance-area school at 2720 NE 85th Street, sits within the neighborhood, and nearby options include Nathan Eckstein Middle School and Nathan Hale and Roosevelt high schools. School assignment in Seattle is set by address-based attendance boundaries that the district periodically revises, so you should confirm the current assignment for any specific home directly with Seattle Public Schools before relying on it.

What buyers & sellers weigh in Wedgwood

Many homes date to the 1940s-1960s; budget for inspections of roofs, electrical, sewer lines, and any original systems in unremodeled houses.
Sellers benefit from clear comparable selection, since original mid-century homes and fully rebuilt or expanded properties can sit on the same block.
Confirm the current Seattle Public Schools attendance assignment for the exact address, as northeast Seattle boundaries have changed over time.
Check the City's Environmentally Critical Areas GIS for liquefaction or other overlays on a specific parcel before buying or listing.
Homes near Maple Creek and the Inverness Ravine corridor may involve steep-slope, drainage, or setback considerations.
Proximity to the 35th Avenue NE business district and Metro Route 65 is a concrete selling point worth highlighting for buyers who value transit and walkable errands.
Lot sizes, tree preservation, and mature landscaping vary across the original Balch plats; verify tree-protection rules before planning removals or additions.

What makes Wedgwood distinct

Wedgwood is an inland plateau neighborhood, so it trades the water views of areas like View Ridge and Sand Point for a quieter, tree-lined residential grid.
Its housing is anchored in a documented mid-century developer story (Albert Balch's Cape Cod plats) that sets it apart from Seattle's older streetcar neighborhoods.
The neighborhood has a genuine glacial landmark, Wedgwood Rock, that gives it a distinct local identity.
A single 35th Avenue NE business district, rather than several scattered commercial nodes, concentrates everyday shopping and dining.
Round-the-clock Metro Route 65 service on 35th Avenue NE links Wedgwood directly to the U District and Link light rail.

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Wedgwood real estate FAQ

Where is Wedgwood, and what are its boundaries?

Wedgwood is in northeast Seattle, about two miles north of the University of Washington. The City Clerk's neighborhood map generally places it between NE 75th and NE 95th Streets and 25th to 45th Avenues NE, though the borders are informal and blend into adjacent neighborhoods.

What kinds of homes are in Wedgwood?

The neighborhood is predominantly detached single-family homes, many built from the 1940s onward, including Cape Cod-style houses from Albert Balch's original plats along with post-war ramblers, mid-century homes, remodels, and newer infill including some townhomes.

What school district serves Wedgwood?

Wedgwood is served by Seattle Public Schools, and Wedgwood Elementary is an attendance-area school within the neighborhood. Because Seattle assigns schools by address-based boundaries that change over time, confirm the current assignment for a specific home with the district.

How is public transit in Wedgwood?

King County Metro Route 65 runs along 35th Avenue NE through the neighborhood and operates 24 hours a day, connecting to the University District and to Link light rail at U District and University of Washington stations.