Seattle-Area Real Estate Prices by Link Light Rail Stop
It's no secret home prices are rising throughout the Seattle area, but Estately wanted to see how home prices vary depending on which Link light rail stop a home is near. To do this, Estately analyzed the last six months of home sales for houses, townhouses, and condos within a one mile radius of each current light rail stop, as well as those currently under construction, and stops that are planned and funded.
With a median home price of $605 per square foot, both the University Street stop and the Pioneer Square stop in Seattle were the most expensive. The Tukwila International Boulevard stop and the SeaTac/Airport stop were the least expensive at $178 per square foot.
In November, local voters will decide whether to approve ST3, a comprehensive transit plan which would add 62 new miles of light rail and 37 additional light rail stations, as well as other transportation options to the Puget Sound area.
To see how the Seattle area compares to other metropolitan areas, check out our continuing series of transit maps: Bay Area, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, and Washington, DC.
Top ten most expensive Seattle stops
| Stop name | Median sale price | Price per square foot | Homes for sale nearby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Square | $538,000 | $605 | Pioneer Square |
| University Street | $490,000 | $605 | Downtown Seattle |
| Westlake Station | $460,000 | $588 | Downtown Seattle |
| Bellevue Downtown | $775,000 | $536 | Downtown Bellvue |
| East Main | $695,000 | $529 | West Bellevue |
| Spring District/120th | $775,000 | $526 | Wilburton |
| Wilburton | $775,000 | $525 | Wilburton |
| Capitol Hill | $505,100 | $524 | Capitol Hill |
| International District/Chinatown | $415,000 | $464 | Downtown Seattle |
Top ten least expensive Seattle stops
| Stop name | Median sale price | Price per square foot | Homes for sale nearby |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeaTac/Airport | $275,000 | $178 | Seatac |
| Tukwila International Blvd | $339,950 | $178 | Thorndyke |
| Kent/Des Moines | $275,000 | $182 | Kent |
| Lynwood | $324,000 | $203 | Lynnwood |
| Angle Lake | $274,950 | $204 | Seatac |
| Rainier Beach | $366,888 | $228 | Beacon Hill |
| Othello | $406,250 | $240 | Rainier Valley |
| Mountlake Terrace | $349,900 | $240 | Town Center |
| NE 145th Street | $405,000 | $263 | Northgate |
| NE 185th Street | $415,500 | $269 | Shoreline |
The map below shows the median sale price for homes within a mile of each stop instead of the price per square foot. Obviously, there are more condos sold in downtown Seattle and Bellevue, while outlying areas have more houses and townhouses.
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