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Bitter Lake real estate.

North Seattle residential pocket near a small lake.

Median sale price
$700K
Days on market
29

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.

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.

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