Seattle

Luxury Real Estate in Seattle

Seattle's high-value market is a collection of distinct neighborhoods rather than a single tier. Madison Park, Laurelhurst, Magnolia and Queen Anne each hold their own character, their own price behavior and their own buyers.

What Sets Value Here

Water frontage on Lake Washington and Puget Sound, elevation and whether the view is protected, and proximity to the employment centers that drive the city's economy. Lot size matters more than it does in most urban markets because so much of the city is built on hills.

What Sellers Should Know

Seattle's buyer pool is unusually well informed and heavily weighted toward technology and professional income. Properties that are priced against genuine comparables move; properties priced on hope sit and become conspicuous.

What Buyers Should Know

Shoreline management rules and view easements govern a great deal of what can be altered on waterfront. On any hillside property, establish drainage and geotechnical conditions during diligence rather than afterwards.