
Bitter Lake real estate.
North Seattle residential pocket near a small lake.
- Median sale price
- $700K
- Days on market
- 29
- Active listings
- 244
Live NWMLS data · zip 98133 · May 2026

About Bitter Lake
Bitter Lake is a far-north Seattle neighborhood wrapped around a small natural lake just east of Greenwood. The residential streets are quiet and family-oriented, with the lake itself providing a small park and community gathering point.
Housing skews to 1940s–1960s single-family homes on flat lots, with some recent townhome development along Aurora and Linden Avenues. Buyers come for relative affordability compared to nearby Greenwood and Phinney Ridge while staying inside Seattle limits.
Median Sale Price
$700K
$464/sqft · 29 days on market
244 active listings · updated May 2026
Schools
Seattle Public Schools; Broadview-Thomson Elementary, Whitman Middle School, Ingraham High School
Commute
25–30 min to downtown via Aurora or I-5. Northgate Link station ~10 min drive.
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Live NWMLS listings in Bitter Lake (zip 98133), refreshed hourly.
ActiveNew today$825,000
MLS# 253157411026 Evanston Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
3 bd1 ba1,400 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
ActiveNew today$750,000
MLS# 253075111558 Fremont Avenue N #a
Seattle, WA 98133
3 bd1 baListing courtesy of KW Lake Washington So
ActiveNew today$819,000
MLS# 253135912744 Phinney Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98133
2 bd1 ba1,680 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Co.
ActiveNew today$849,500
MLS# 253072015021 Westminster Way N
Shoreline, WA 98133
3 bd1.5 ba1,860 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
ActiveNew today$836,000
MLS# 25305681826 N 199th Street
Shoreline, WA 98133
3 bd1.5 ba1,510 sqftListing courtesy of Real Broker LLC
ActiveNew today$1,499,900
MLS# 25311771620 N 183rd Street
Shoreline, WA 98133
3 bd1 ba2,659 sqftListing courtesy of Premier One Properties
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Bitter Lake real estate
- What is the median sale price in Bitter Lake?
- The current median sale price in the Bitter Lake zip code is $700K ($464 per square foot), based on the most recent NWMLS data refreshed May 2026. Typical asking prices in Bitter Lake run Single-family $700K–$1M, townhomes $550K–$800K.
- How competitive is the Bitter Lake real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Bitter Lake is currently 29 days, with 244 active listings tracked in this zip code as of May 2026. Buyers generally have time to evaluate properties without same-day pressure, though best-in-class homes still attract competition.
- Which schools serve Bitter Lake?
- Seattle Public Schools; Broadview-Thomson Elementary, Whitman Middle School, Ingraham High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
- What is the commute like from Bitter Lake?
- 25–30 min to downtown via Aurora or I-5. Northgate Link station ~10 min drive.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Bitter Lake?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Bitter Lake and the broader Seattle market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.
Nearby Seattle neighborhoods
Considering Bitter Lake? Buyers commonly compare it against these adjacent Seattle neighborhoods.
Broadview
North Seattle hillside with Sound views and quiet streets.
Haller Lake
Quiet North Seattle community around its namesake lake.
North Beach / Blue Ridge
North Seattle hilltop community with Sound views and beach access.
Greenwood
North Seattle residential and walkable retail district along Greenwood Avenue.