The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98133 sells for about $766,662, or $485 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 17 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,802 a month.
ZIP 98133 — Seattle
The 98133 housing market is showing signs of stabilization with prices easing slightly year-over-year while maintaining a competitive pace for well-priced inventory. Buyer leverage remains limited due to persistent supply constraints, though the market is cooling from the peak intensity of previous years. Demand is supported by the area's relative affordability within the Seattle metro and its strategic location for commuters.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and families seeking a balance between suburban space and access to Seattle's urban core, offering a more attainable price point than central neighborhoods.
Median prices moved down 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 17 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.0% · poverty 11.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 98133, 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.
Crime trends in the 98133 area generally mirror broader Seattle metropolitan patterns, with property crime remaining a primary concern for residents compared to national averages.
Schools serving the 98133 area are primarily part of the Shoreline and Seattle school districts, generally characterized by moderate to high performance ratings in state assessments.
The area faces standard Pacific Northwest risks, including potential for windstorms and localized urban flooding, with earthquake preparedness being a standard regional consideration.
Development momentum is driven by proximity to major Seattle employment hubs and the ongoing revitalization of the Aurora Avenue corridor, with significant infill residential projects.
Property taxes are assessed by King County based on annual valuations, with rates determined by local levies, school district bonds, and state-mandated property tax limits.
Residents benefit from proximity to the Aurora Avenue (Hwy 99) and I-5 corridors, providing direct arterial access to downtown Seattle and major employment centers.
The area features extensive access to green spaces including Richmond Beach Saltwater Park and various community parks, alongside diverse retail and dining options along the Aurora corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand due to the area's affordability relative to central Seattle, with a mix of apartment complexes and single-family rentals.
The local economy is heavily integrated into the broader Seattle-Bellevue tech and aerospace corridor, with significant employment in healthcare, retail, and professional services.
The area is served by King County Metro transit lines with frequent service along major arterials, connecting residents to the Link Light Rail system.
Ongoing planning focuses on transit-oriented development near future light rail stations and increased density along major transit corridors.
Parcels are subject to King County property tax levies, Shoreline or Seattle School District taxes, and various utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and windstorm risk factors, with market availability remaining stable.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and King County assessor records.
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.
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.13.1 mi
- Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant4.319.5 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade419.7 mi
- Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park4.413.5 mi
- Seattle Children's Museum4.38.2 mi
- T-Mobile Park4.710.2 mi
- Climate Pledge Arena4.58.1 mi
- Lumen Field4.610 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.78.7 mi
- Seattle Convention Center | Arch4.48.8 mi
- Space Needle4.68.2 mi
- Pike Place Market4.69 mi
- Woodland Park Zoo4.64.9 mi
- Gas Works Park4.76.5 mi
- Kerry Park4.87.6 mi
- Pike Place Market4.69 mi
- Gas Works Park4.76.5 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.815.4 mi
- Chihuly Garden and Glass4.78.2 mi
- Museum of Pop Culture4.58.1 mi
- Gas Works Park4.76.5 mi
- Kerry Park4.87.6 mi
- Golden Gardens Park4.74.3 mi
- Discovery Park4.86.4 mi
- Marymoor Park4.711.6 mi
- Pier 664.58.8 mi
- Shilshole Bay Marina4.64.7 mi
- Fishermen's Terminal4.66 mi
- Elliott Bay Marina Inc4.67.9 mi
- Seattle Yacht Club4.66.7 mi
- Willows Run Golf Complex49.7 mi
- Interbay Golf Center4.56.8 mi
- Jackson Park Golf Course4.11.5 mi
- Bill Wright Golf Complex At Jefferson Park4.312 mi
- Bellevue Golf Course4.410.6 mi
- Bellevue Square4.510.7 mi
- Pike Place Market4.69 mi
- Alderwood4.47.2 mi
- University Village4.65.7 mi
- Uwajimaya Seattle4.69.9 mi
- Paine Field4.712 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.420.5 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.514.1 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.67.7 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.54.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major waterfront park offering beach access and views of the Puget Sound.
A primary commercial artery featuring a wide variety of retail, dining, and service businesses.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.