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Matthews Beach real estate.

North Seattle waterfront pocket on Lake Washington.

Median sale price
$739K
Days on market
26

Live NWMLS data · zip 98125 · May 2026

About Matthews Beach

Matthews Beach is a small Northeast Seattle neighborhood wrapped around its namesake park on Lake Washington — the city's largest freshwater beach. The Burke-Gilman Trail passes directly through, making the area popular with cyclists and commuters.

Housing is a mix of mid-century single-family on quiet streets, with some lakefront and view homes on the higher streets. Buyers come specifically for the beach park, trail access, and a residential setting near Sand Point.

Median Sale Price

$739K

$492/sqft · 26 days on market

221 active listings · updated May 2026

Schools

Seattle Public Schools; John Rogers Elementary, Jane Addams Middle School, Nathan Hale High School

Commute

20 min to downtown via I-5 or Lake City Way. 10 min to UW. Burke-Gilman Trail for biking.

Common questions about Matthews Beach real estate

What is the median sale price in Matthews Beach?
The current median sale price in the Matthews Beach zip code is $739K ($492 per square foot), based on the most recent NWMLS data refreshed May 2026. Typical asking prices in Matthews Beach run Single-family $900K–$1.4M, view homes $1.4M–$2M, lakefront $2.5M–$5M+.
How competitive is the Matthews Beach real estate market right now?
Median days-on-market in Matthews Beach is currently 26 days, with 221 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 Matthews Beach?
Seattle Public Schools; John Rogers Elementary, Jane Addams Middle School, Nathan Hale 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 Matthews Beach?
20 min to downtown via I-5 or Lake City Way. 10 min to UW. Burke-Gilman Trail for biking.
How do I buy or sell a home in Matthews Beach?
RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Matthews Beach 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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