The Central Seattle housing market is very competitive. Homes in Central Seattle receive 2 offers on average and sell in around 13 days. The median sale price of a home in Central Seattle was $988K last month, up 6.8% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Central Seattle is $613, down 2.1% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Central Seattle today?
In May 2025, Central Seattle home prices were up 6.8% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $988K. On average, homes in Central Seattle sell after 13 days on the market compared to 9 days last year. There were 341 homes sold in May this year, up from 298 last year.
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Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$988,108
+6.8% YoY | May 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2025
Growth
% YoY
Central Seattle, WA
$988,108
+6.8%
United States
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How hot is the Central Seattle housing market?
Central Seattle is very competitive. Homes sell in 12 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 3 months
Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for around list price and go pending in around 12 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 5 days.
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
May 2025
Growth
% YoY
Central Seattle, WA
100.0%
-0.47 pt
United States
Home offer insights for Central Seattle
Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in Central Seattle
Recent offers
Winning Offer|
5 Weeks Ago
~$350K Offer
1bd | 1ba | ~750sqft
Under List Price
7%
Days on Market
31
Competing Offers
0
Down Payment
—
Julia Buckley
Central Seattle Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
9 Weeks Ago
~$1M Offer
Sold for $1.25M
2bd | 1.5ba | ~1,500sqft
Under List Price
5%
Days on Market
4
Competing Offers
3
Down Payment
~20%
Kendall Overton
Central Seattle Redfin Agent
4 offers received. All offers waived all contingencies. Winning offer escalated to a price that was 10% over list. Released large earnest money $ immediately to the seller and putting 50% down on their loan.…
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Offer Not Accepted|
6 Weeks Ago
~$2M Offer
Sold for $2.25M
5bd | 2.25ba | ~3,500sqft
Over List Price
0%
Days on Market
6
Competing Offers
1
Down Payment
—
Patrick Beringer
Central Seattle Redfin Agent
The other offer escalated well past our cap, buyer prefers to find something else
Winning Offer|
5 Weeks Ago
~$800K Offer
4bd | 1.5ba | ~2,250sqft
Under List Price
4%
Days on Market
45
Competing Offers
0
Down Payment
~20%
Angela Cramer
Central Seattle Redfin Agent
Offer Not Accepted|
11 Weeks Ago
~$800K Offer
Sold for $800K
1bd | 1ba | ~2,000sqft
Over List Price
2%
Days on Market
4
Competing Offers
3
Down Payment
~30%
Karen Jones
Central Seattle Redfin Agent
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Recently sold homes
SOLD JUL 3, 2025
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,915,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
2.5 baths
1,970 sq ft
1921 37th Pl E, Seattle, WA 98112
Jason Cook • Windermere Real Estate/East Windermere Real Estate Midtown
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Climate's impact on Central Seattle housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Central Seattle.
Flood Factor - Minor
2% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Central Seattle has a minor risk of flooding. 168 properties in Central Seattle are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 2% of all properties in Central Seattle. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
Central Seattle has minimal risk of severe winds over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Central Seattle has a Minimal Wind Factor®, which means there is a very low likelihood that hurricane, tornado or severe storm winds will impact this area.