Downtown Seattle Real Estate

Living in Downtown Seattle provides an eclectic mix of the arts, shopping, restaurants, sports, health care, and more. And there's water everywhere. To the west of Downtown Seattle is the Puget Sound, to the east is Lake Washington, and in the middle of the city is Lake Union.

Downtown Seattle attractions such as the Seattle Aquarium and the Odyssey Maritime Discovery Center are popular tourist designations. The many restaurants offering waterfront dining deliver breathtaking views and fresh seafood. And highly-coveted Downtown Seattle real estate on the water (or with a view of the water) sells quickly – for a premium.

There are several distinct sections of Downtown Seattle and each one brings unique attributes to the city. Pioneer Square is known for its artists' lofts and taverns. Belltown is hip and trendy; young professionals clamor to live here. Pike Place Market is an open air market where you can buy fresh fish, local produce, hot baked goods, and beautiful bouquets of flowers. Many other Downtown Seattle districts add diversity to the culture.

Downtown Seattle real estate is primarily a condominium and townhouse market. Tiny, one-bedroom condos start in the mid $200,000's and go up from there. A two-bedroom condo on the Alaskan Way waterfront, close to Pike Place Market starts in the mid $500,000's.

The Downtown Seattle core is a shopping destination. Two multi-level malls – Westlake Center and Pacific Place – house name brand and local retailers such as Nordstrom, Washington State Connections, and Tiffany and Co., along with restaurants and cafés. The many street side retailers offer everything imaginable from boutique shopping to fine art.

Entertainment is never in short supply in the Downtown Seattle corridor. The Paramount Theater, Benaroya Hall, the Seattle Center, SAFECO Field, Quest Field, and the Pacific Place 11-screen theater are just a sampling of what's available.

Find out how much Downtown Seattle Real Estate is Worth:

Before your house is put on the market, your real estate agent meets you to review your comparative market analysis to help you accurately price your house.

In the meantime, use our online tools to get general information about sales activity in your neighborhood.

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