The South Lake Union housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in South Lake Union was $460K over the last 3 months, up 1.1% since the same period last year.
What is the housing market like in South Lake Union today?
Over the three months ending May 2026, South Lake Union home prices were up 1.1% compared to the same period last year, selling for a median price of $460K.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$459,845
+1.1% YoY | May 2026
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2026
Growth
% YoY
South Lake Union, WA
$459,845
+1.1%
United States
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How hot is the South Lake Union housing market?
South Lake Union is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 16 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 12 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 16 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 4 days.
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Climate's impact on South Lake Union housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in South Lake Union.
Flood Factor - Minimal
We’re working on getting current and accurate flood risk information
Flood Factor
Overall, South Lake Union has a minimal risk of flooding impacting the community over the next 30 years.
South Lake Union has minimal risk of severe winds over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
South Lake Union has a Minimal Wind Factor®, which means there is a very low likelihood that hurricane, tornado or severe storm winds will impact this area.
100% of properties are at moderate
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
South Lake Union has a moderate risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 100% of homes in South Lake Union have a Moderate Heat Factor®.
South Lake Union is expected to see a 114% increase in the number of days over 86ºF over the next 30 years. South Lake Union is expected to experience 7