Homes For Sale in Magnolia, Seattle, WA

About the Magnolia Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

With beautiful landscapes and its close proximity to downtown Seattle, Magnolia is considered one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Seattle. It's large well-manicured yards and equally regal homes interspered with parks and beaches provide a tranquil suburban feel for residents of the area.

• Families are drawn to the neighborhood for its quaint feel and its easy access to schools and play areas.
• Couples and empty nesters are drawn to Magnolia for its condos and townhomes with easy access to restaurants and shops in the neighborhood's downtown area, Magnolia Village.
• Young professionals like Magnolia for its easy access to the business centers of downtown Seattle and South Lake Union (Amazon).

Location of Magnolia

Magnolia is a neighborhood 5 miles northwest of downtown Seattle near Ballard and Queen Anne. 

The Magnolia neighborhood includes neighborhoods Lawton Park and Carlton Park.

About the Homes in Magnolia

Magnolia's homes range from quaint single-story homes to larger, multiple story homes ranging between 3,000 and 4,000 sqft. Many of these homes sit on the hills of Magnolia, overlooking Elliott Bay. 

There are currently 26 single family homes for sale in Magnolia, Seattle and 16 condos for sale in Magnolia.

There are typically about 27 home and condo sales per month in the neighborhood.

$1,468,000 — median price for single family homes sold in the last 6 months.
2,695 SQFT — median house size.
$544 / sqft — median $/sqft size.

Condos and Condo Buildings in Magnolia

There are several condos in the Magnolia neighborhood including: Magnolia Vista, Aravita and Windy Hills Condos. Many of Magnolia's condos sit on either side of Thorndyke Ave W, a thoroughfare that runs from Elliott Bay to North Queen Anne. Thorndyke Ave W is also just a few blocks east of Magnolia Village, the neighborhood's downtown area.

New Construction in Magnolia

There are only a few new homes sold in Magnolia each year. The majority of these are townhomes.

Schools in and around Magnolia

Magnolia is served by Seattle Public School District's Magnolia Elementary, McClure Middle School and Ballard High School. There also plenty of nearby private school options for residents of Magnolia. 

Neighborhood Parks, Recreation & Activities

The Magnolia neighborhood includes Discovery Park, Seattle's largest public park, with hiking options in Capehart Forest and the historic grounds of Fort Lawton. Other neighborhood parks include Magnolia Playfield and Ella Bailey Park. Magnolia Viewpoint along the water provides a beautiful, uninterrupted view of Puget Sound.

Magnolia Neighborhood Shops

• Pink Salt (Peruvian)
• Starbucks
• Palisade (Seafood)
• Mulleady's Irish Pub
• Uptown Espresso

Commuting from Magnolia

There are many commute options from Magnolia to Downtown Seattle, which include bus Route 24, a route that drops passengers right in the heart of Downtown Seattle via Elliot Ave. W.  Bus Route 31 is also a great option for those traveling to the University of Washington. 

Common Commute Times (by car) from Magnolia

• Downtown Seattle - 15 mins
• Univeristy of Washington - 18 mins
• South Lake Union - 15 mins
• Downtown Bellevue - 30 mins
• Kirkland - 32 mins
• Redmond - 35 mins

What's Nearby?

Nearby aatractions include:

• Discovery Park
• Interbay Golf Course
• Shilshole Bay Marina
• Fremont Troll