The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98125 sells for about $771,583, or $572 per square foot.
Prices are down 14.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,908 a month.
ZIP 98125 — Seattle
The 98125 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase characterized by a significant year-over-year decline in median prices and an increase in price cuts. While demand remains present, buyers are becoming more selective, leading to a rise in inventory and longer days on market. This shift reflects broader regional trends where high interest rates and affordability constraints are tempering previous market intensity.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and young professionals seeking a balance between urban accessibility and suburban-style residential space, as well as families looking for established neighborhoods.
Median prices moved down 14.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.7% · poverty 9.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 98125, King County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Seattle Public Schools district, which generally maintains a diverse range of educational outcomes across its neighborhood schools.
The region faces moderate risks related to seismic activity and occasional windstorms, with standard insurance coverage typically addressing these regional hazards.
The area benefits from proximity to major Seattle employment hubs and ongoing transit-oriented development, though specific large-scale infrastructure projects within the ZIP are limited.
Property taxes are assessed by King County based on the property's assessed value, with rates determined by a combination of state, county, and local school district levies.
Residents typically face a 30-40 minute commute to downtown Seattle via I-5 or public transit corridors like the RapidRide E Line.
The ZIP features significant green space including Jackson Park Golf Course and proximity to the Thornton Creek natural area, with shopping centers located along the Lake City Way corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from young professionals and commuters, with a mix of older apartment complexes and newer infill developments.
The local economy is heavily integrated into the broader Seattle tech and service-sector landscape, with major employers including regional healthcare systems and tech giants headquartered in the metro area.
The area is served by major arterial roads including I-5 and Lake City Way, with robust King County Metro bus service connecting residents to the Seattle employment core.
Development is primarily focused on small-to-medium scale residential infill and mixed-use projects along major transit corridors.
The King County Department of Assessments conducts annual property valuations to determine the basis for local property tax levies.
Parcels are subject to various special purpose districts including the Seattle Public Schools district and regional utility districts.
Property insurance premiums in the Seattle area are influenced by regional wildfire and seismic risk factors, generally remaining stable but subject to national market trends.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 98125 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Remlinger Farms4.319.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.118.5 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.14.4 mi
- Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant4.317.6 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade417.9 mi
- T-Mobile Park4.78.8 mi
- Climate Pledge Arena4.57 mi
- Lumen Field4.68.5 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.77.3 mi
- Topgolf Renton4.116 mi
- Space Needle4.67 mi
- Pike Place Market4.67.7 mi
- Woodland Park Zoo4.64.1 mi
- Gas Works Park4.75.2 mi
- Kerry Park4.86.6 mi
- Pike Place Market4.67.7 mi
- Gas Works Park4.75.2 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.813.7 mi
- Chihuly Garden and Glass4.77.1 mi
- Museum of Pop Culture4.57 mi
- Gas Works Park4.75.2 mi
- Kerry Park4.86.6 mi
- Golden Gardens Park4.75.1 mi
- Discovery Park4.86.6 mi
- Marymoor Park4.79.2 mi
- Pier 664.57.6 mi
- Shilshole Bay Marina4.65.3 mi
- Fishermen's Terminal4.65.6 mi
- Elliott Bay Marina Inc4.67.3 mi
- Seattle Yacht Club4.65 mi
- Willows Run Golf Complex47.3 mi
- Interbay Golf Center4.56.2 mi
- Bill Wright Golf Complex At Jefferson Park4.310.4 mi
- Jackson Park Golf Course4.11.1 mi
- Bellevue Golf Course4.48.1 mi
- Bellevue Square4.58.3 mi
- Pike Place Market4.67.7 mi
- University Village4.63.8 mi
- Alderwood4.48 mi
- Uwajimaya Seattle4.68.4 mi
- Paine Field4.713.2 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.418.9 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.512.4 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.66.4 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.53.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A public 18-hole golf course providing significant green space and recreational opportunities.
A major watershed and greenbelt area offering trails and environmental preservation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.