West Seattle Real Estate

West Seattle is the area of land located west of the Duamish River. Although West Seattle was once an independent town, the area was annexed by the city of Seattle in 1907. A beach community surrounded by water, West Seattle offers commanding views, including scenic sites of the Olympic and Cascade Mountain Ranges. A terminal of the Washington State Ferries is her, carrying passengers from West Seattle to Vashon Island and the Kitsap Peninsula.

The neighborhoods of West Seattle have many things in common. Great schools, good shopping, fabulous parks, and beach access for starters. Yet, each community within West Seattle offers unique attributes that set it apart from the others. Here are some examples:

The Admiral neighborhood offers older homes on the northern bluff of West Seattle. Well-kept homes and a safe community can be found here.

The Alki neighborhood of West Seattle is known for its miles of beachfront. Alki Beach Park is a West Seattle favorite for jogging, inline skating, sunbathing, and people watching.

Delridge is comprised of a valley and a ridge and is home to the 18-hole championship West Seattle Golf Course. The ridge of this West Seattle neighborhood offers outstanding territorial views.

Fauntleroy is the location of the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal. This West Seattle community's hillside location and incredible views is also home to 135-acre Lincoln Park and its heated saltwater swimming pool.

West Seattle Junction is the location of the Main Street shopping district that is lined with specialty shops, small boutiques, and wonderful restaurants.

The West Seattle real estate market is as diverse as the neighborhoods within its boundaries. Smaller homes can be found for less than $300,000. However, West Seattle real estate with a view starts around $500,000. A two-bedroom condo across from Alki Beach will also cost $500,000 or more. In February 2006, the average price of a West Seattle home was $394,295.

Find out how much West 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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