Mount Baker · Seattle
Mount Baker real estate.
Boulevards, lake views, and some of the most architecturally serious homes in South Seattle — the neighborhood we know block by block.
$1.35M
median sale price
12
median days on market
64
homes sold · 12 mo
9
active listings
Market figures as of Q2 2026.
Why people choose it
Why Mount Baker.
Mount Baker is the rare Seattle neighborhood that was actually planned. The Olmsted Brothers laid out its curving boulevards in the early 1900s to follow the contours down to Lake Washington, and the result still reads as one of the most coherent residential landscapes in the city — wide parking strips, mature street trees, and sightlines that open onto the water and Mount Rainier when you least expect it.
What keeps people here, though, isn't the plat map. It's that Mount Baker is a real neighborhood. Kids walk to the beach at Colman Park in the summer. Neighbors know each other from the Mount Baker Community Club, the oldest of its kind in Seattle. It's close enough to downtown to commute and far enough to feel like a retreat — a combination that's gotten harder to find and easier to overpay for.
We've sold in Mount Baker for over a decade, and the thing we tell every buyer is the same: the lots and the views vary enormously block to block. The difference between a house on the boulevard and one a few streets up can be several hundred thousand dollars and a completely different feel. Knowing which is which is most of the job.
Lifestyle & character
The feel of the place.
The housing stock is Mount Baker's signature. You'll find grand 1910s and '20s Tudors and Colonials on the larger boulevard lots, solid Craftsman foursquares throughout the middle of the neighborhood, and a scattering of mid-century and contemporary infill where original homes were replaced. Many of the best houses have been carefully restored; some are waiting for the right owner to bring them back. Steven's design-and-build background earns its keep here — knowing what a renovation will really cost before you write the offer.
Day to day, life tilts toward the lake and the parks. Colman and Mount Baker parks give you swimming beaches, a boating center, and some of the best sunset-over-the-water views in Seattle. The light-rail station at Mount Baker and the shops of the Mount Baker business district sit at the neighborhood's northwest edge, and Columbia City's restaurants and farmers market are a short hop south. It's quiet without being isolated.
Architecture
Olmsted-era Tudors and Colonials on the boulevards; Craftsman foursquares through the middle; mid-century and contemporary infill mixed in.
On foot
Walkable to the lake, the parks, and the Mount Baker light-rail station; hilly enough that the boulevard blocks reward good shoes.
Parks & open space
- Colman Park — swimming beach and lakefront paths
- Mount Baker Park & Beach — boating center and picnic lawns
- Sam Smith (I-90 Lid) Park — playfields and the Mountains-to-Sound trail
Schools
- Thurgood Marshall Elementary — Seattle Public Schools
- Washington Middle School — highly regarded music program
- Franklin High School — Seattle Public Schools
Getting around
Getting around.
Mount Baker is one of the better-connected south-end neighborhoods. The Mount Baker light-rail station puts downtown about 10 minutes away and Sea-Tac airport roughly 20, with no parking to think about. Several bus routes run along Rainier and across the I-90 lid.
By car, downtown is a 10–15 minute drive outside of peak, the I-90 on-ramp gets you to Bellevue and the Eastside quickly, and the airport is a straightforward run south on I-5 or MLK. Cyclists have the I-90 trail and the Lake Washington Boulevard route, which closes to cars on summer Bicycle Sundays.
The market today
The market today.
Mount Baker remains a sellers' market for well-prepared homes, though buyers have regained a little leverage on properties that need work or are priced ahead of the comps. Restored boulevard homes with views still draw multiple offers and sell quickly; dated houses and challenging floor plans sit longer than they did two years ago.
Our read for buyers: be ready to move on the right house, but don't chase a stretch listing — there's more negotiating room than the headlines suggest. For sellers: preparation is the whole game here. The spread between a thoughtfully prepped home and an as-is one is wider in Mount Baker than almost anywhere we work.
Five-year price and days-on-market trend chart to be embedded here (Trendgraphix / NWMLS), refreshed quarterly.
Recent work
Recent Mount Baker sales.
$215K over list
3303 S Massachusetts St
Sold $1,990,000
6 offers
Hunter Boulevard Tudor
Sold $1,725,000
Sold in 5 days
Lake Park Drive Craftsman
Sold $1,410,000
On the market
Active Mount Baker listings.
Homes for sale in Mount Baker update in real time on our search portal — current listings, prices, and photos straight from the NWMLS.
Mount Baker questions.
- What's the median home price in Mount Baker?
- As of Q2 2026, the median sale price in Mount Baker is around $1.35M, though the range is wide — boulevard homes with lake views sell well above that, while smaller homes on the neighborhood's eastern edge come in below. We're happy to run current comps for any specific block.
- What style of home is typical in Mount Baker?
- Mount Baker is known for grand Olmsted-era Tudors and Colonials on its boulevards, solid Craftsman foursquares through the middle of the neighborhood, and a mix of mid-century and contemporary infill. Many homes have been restored; some are waiting for a renovation.
- How are the schools in Mount Baker?
- Mount Baker is served by Seattle Public Schools — Thurgood Marshall Elementary, Washington Middle School (with a well-regarded music program), and Franklin High School. Several private and option schools are also within easy reach.
- What's the commute to downtown from Mount Baker?
- About 10 minutes on light rail from the Mount Baker station, or a 10–15 minute drive outside of peak hours. The I-90 on-ramp also makes Bellevue and the Eastside an easy trip.
- How competitive is the Mount Baker market?
- Well-prepared, well-priced homes still draw multiple offers and sell quickly. Homes that need work or are priced ahead of the comps have been sitting longer, which means there's more room to negotiate than there was a couple of years ago.
- How do I get notified of new Mount Baker listings?
- The fastest way is a saved search filtered to Mount Baker, which emails you the moment something hits the market. We can set that up for you — or just reach out and we'll keep an eye out for what you're after.
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