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West Seattle market snapshot

Median Sale Price$850,000▲ 2.7% YoY

Price / Sq Ft$520▼ 0.6% YoY

Median Days on Market10▲ 42.9% YoY

Sale-to-List100.0%± 0.0% YoY

Over the trailing twelve months, the median West Seattle home sold for about $850,000 — up 2.7% from a year earlier. Homes here typically went under contract in about 10 days at roughly 100.0% of list price (around $520/sq ft), reflecting a brisk, seller-leaning market. These are rolling 12-month figures for the West Seattle market (NWMLS, June 2026).

About West Seattle

West Seattle is a large peninsula in the southwest corner of Seattle, encompassing the part of the city west of the Duwamish River and fronting Elliott Bay and Puget Sound. It is the area where the Denny Party landed at Alki Point in November 1851, an event often described as the founding of modern Seattle. The formerly independent City of West Seattle was annexed into Seattle in 1907.

Today West Seattle is made up of distinct districts and neighborhoods, including Alki, Admiral, the Alaska Junction ("The Junction"), Delridge, High Point, and Fauntleroy. Because it is separated from the rest of Seattle by the Duwamish River, the peninsula is reached by the West Seattle Bridge, the lower Spokane Street swing bridge, the King County Water Taxi, and, at the south end, the Fauntleroy ferry terminal. This is a seller-leaning single-family market, and homes here have recently been selling relatively quickly.

Housing & homes

West Seattle's oldest housing dates to the turn-of-the-century building boom that followed the 1907 annexation, and Craftsman bungalows from that era are a common sight across the peninsula's older residential streets. Later decades added mid-century and postwar houses, and infill townhomes and newer construction have appeared in and around the Alaska Junction and other district centers.

The market reported in the figures on this page is single-family (Residential) housing, which dominates most of the peninsula's neighborhoods. You will also find condominiums and townhomes concentrated near The Junction and other commercial nodes, plus view-oriented homes along the Alki and Fauntleroy shorelines and the peninsula's ridgelines.

Local conditions to know

West Seattle's topography includes bluffs and ridges above the water, and the City of Seattle maps parts of the peninsula as Environmentally Critical Areas, including steep-slope, landslide-prone, and liquefaction-prone soils; development on such sites can trigger geotechnical review under the ECA code. If you are considering a hillside or waterfront-adjacent property, it is worth checking the parcel against the city's ECA maps early.

Transportation is a defining local factor. The West Seattle Bridge was closed in March 2020 after cracks were found in its support structure and reopened in September 2022 following repairs, a period that heightened attention to how the peninsula connects to the rest of the city. Looking ahead, Sound Transit's West Seattle Link Extension is planned to add light rail stations at SODO, Delridge, and the Alaska Junction, with construction targeted to begin in 2027 and service targeted for 2032. The King County Water Taxi runs between Seacrest Park and Pier 50 downtown, and the Fauntleroy terminal offers Washington State Ferries service to Vashon Island and Southworth.

Getting around & local texture

The Alaska Junction, centered near California Avenue SW and SW Alaska Street, functions as West Seattle's main business district, with shops, restaurants, and a year-round Sunday farmers market; the Admiral and Alki districts add additional commercial pockets, and Alki brings a waterfront dining strip. Parks are a major part of daily life here: Alki Beach Park runs roughly 2.5 miles from Alki Point to Duwamish Head, Lincoln Park spans about 135 acres with a saltwater pool and shoreline trails, and Schmitz Preserve Park protects a stand of old-growth forest.

Addresses in West Seattle are served by Seattle Public Schools. School assignment in Seattle is based on the address of a student's primary residence, and specific attendance-area boundaries should be confirmed using the district's official address-lookup tool, since boundaries can change.

What buyers & sellers weigh in West Seattle

Confirm how a specific address connects to the rest of the city: bridge access, the nearest water taxi shuttle route, or the Fauntleroy ferry, depending on where in the peninsula the home sits.
For hillside, bluff, or waterfront-adjacent properties, check the parcel against Seattle's Environmentally Critical Areas maps for steep-slope, landslide, or liquefaction designations before making an offer.
Factor in the planned West Seattle Link Extension (stations at SODO, Delridge, and the Alaska Junction) when weighing long-term location, including construction-period impacts near station sites.
Older Craftsman-era homes may warrant inspection attention for systems, foundations, and updates typical of early-1900s construction.
Homes near the Alaska Junction, Admiral, and Alki have walkable access to business districts, which is a distinct feature buyers often prioritize.
This is a seller-leaning single-family market with relatively short recent time on market, so buyers should be prepared to act on well-priced listings and sellers should price to current conditions.
Verify Seattle Public Schools attendance-area assignment for the exact address using the district's official lookup tool, as boundaries are subject to change.

What makes West Seattle distinct

West Seattle is a geographically separate peninsula reached by bridge, water taxi, and ferry, unlike contiguous Seattle neighborhoods.
It is the site of the 1851 Alki Point landing, giving it a distinct claim in Seattle's founding history.
It combines extensive saltwater shoreline (Alki and Lincoln Park) with old-growth forest at Schmitz Preserve within one area.
A dedicated light rail extension (West Seattle Link) is planned specifically to serve the peninsula's district centers.
The 2020-2022 West Seattle Bridge closure and repair is a recent, locally specific event that shaped how residents think about access.

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West Seattle real estate FAQ

How do you get to and from West Seattle?

West Seattle is a peninsula connected to the rest of the city by the West Seattle Bridge and the lower Spokane Street swing bridge, by the King County Water Taxi between Seacrest Park and Pier 50 downtown, and, at the south end, by Washington State Ferries from the Fauntleroy terminal to Vashon Island and Southworth.

Is light rail coming to West Seattle?

Yes. Sound Transit's West Seattle Link Extension is planned to add stations at SODO, Delridge, and the Alaska Junction. Construction is targeted to begin in 2027, with service targeted for 2032. Timelines are set by Sound Transit and can change.

What kinds of homes are in West Seattle?

The peninsula is largely single-family, with many Craftsman bungalows from the early 1900s plus mid-century and later houses, and condominiums and townhomes concentrated near the Alaska Junction and other district centers. View homes appear along the Alki and Fauntleroy shorelines and the ridgelines.

Which school district serves West Seattle?

Addresses in West Seattle are served by Seattle Public Schools. Assignment is based on the primary residence address, and you should confirm the specific attendance-area school using the district's official address-lookup tool.