What is the median sale price in Columbia City?

The current median sale price in the Columbia City zip code is $740K ($476 per square foot), based on the most recent NWMLS data refreshed May 2026. Typical asking prices in Columbia City run Townhomes $600K–$900K, Craftsman single-family $900K–$1.4M, larger restored homes $1.5M–$1.9M.

How competitive is the Columbia City real estate market right now?

Median days-on-market in Columbia City is currently 26 days, with 264 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 Columbia City?

Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Orca K-8, Mercer Middle School, Franklin 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.

How do I buy or sell a home in Columbia City?

RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Columbia City 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.

Columbia City real estate.

South Seattle Light Rail neighborhood with a thriving small-business district.

Median sale price: $740K
Days on market: 26
Active listings: 264

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Columbia City South Seattle Light Rail neighborhood with craftsman homes near walkable village district

About Columbia City

Columbia City is one of South Seattle's clearest success stories — a historic main-street commercial district along Rainier Avenue with restaurants, a farmers market, the Columbia City Theater, and a Light Rail station that connects directly to downtown and Sea-Tac. The walkable core makes it feel like a small town within the city.

Housing wraps the core with 1910s–1930s Craftsman bungalows on tree-lined streets, plus newer townhome infill near the station. Buyers come for genuine neighborhood character, Light Rail access, and pricing still below comparable North Seattle neighborhoods.

Median Sale Price

$740K

$476/sqft · 26 days on market

264 active listings · updated May 2026

Schools

Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Orca K-8, Mercer Middle School, Franklin High School

Commute

Columbia City Link station — 12 min to downtown, 18 min to Sea-Tac. 15 min drive to downtown via I-5.

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Active homes for sale in Columbia City

Live NWMLS listings in Columbia City (zip 98118), refreshed hourly.

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Common questions about Columbia City real estate

What is the median sale price in Columbia City?: The current median sale price in the Columbia City zip code is $740K ($476 per square foot), based on the most recent NWMLS data refreshed May 2026. Typical asking prices in Columbia City run Townhomes $600K–$900K, Craftsman single-family $900K–$1.4M, larger restored homes $1.5M–$1.9M.
How competitive is the Columbia City real estate market right now?: Median days-on-market in Columbia City is currently 26 days, with 264 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 Columbia City?: Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Orca K-8, Mercer Middle School, Franklin 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 Columbia City?: Columbia City Link station — 12 min to downtown, 18 min to Sea-Tac. 15 min drive to downtown via I-5.
How do I buy or sell a home in Columbia City?: RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Columbia City 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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