Magnolia, WA Neighborhood Guide

~$1.1M

Median home value

98199

Primary ZIP code

Mostly SFH

Home type

Seattle

City

Magnolia is a residential peninsula in northwest Seattle, prized for its quiet, family-friendly streets, Puget Sound and skyline views, and proximity to Discovery Park — the city's largest green space. It feels tucked-away and suburban, yet sits minutes from downtown and Interbay.

Housing is dominated by single-family homes, from mid-century ramblers to view properties along the bluffs and grand homes in the established 'village' area. Buyers come for the calm, the parks, and the views, accepting a more car-dependent lifestyle than denser Seattle neighborhoods.

Seattle Public Schools Discovery Park Puget Sound & skyline views Single-family character

On the map

Where Magnolia sits

Get your bearings — explore the area, then dig into commute times and the current market below.

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Market snapshot · 2026

Median sale price~$1.1M

Home typePredominantly single-family

DrawViews, parks, schools

Buyer leverageTight, view-driven

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Getting around

Commute times

Destination	Typical drive	Via
Downtown Seattle	12–20 min	15th Ave W / Magnolia Bridge
South Lake Union / Amazon	12–22 min	Interbay / Mercer
Bellevue	25–40 min	I-5 / SR-520
Sea-Tac Airport	25–40 min	SR-99 / I-5

Estimated off-peak driving times; rush hour and transit will vary.

The feel of the place

Lifestyle & vibe

Calm, leafy, and family-oriented — a peninsula of single-family homes, water and mountain views, and easy access to Seattle's biggest park. A quiet 'neighborhood of homes' with a small village center, more suburban in feel than most of the city.

Before you buy

Good to know about Magnolia

The local nuances that shape day-to-day life and long-term value.

Predominantly single-family — fewer condos and rentals than most Seattle neighborhoods, so inventory is tighter.
View homes along the bluffs carry large premiums; interior streets are (relatively) more attainable.
More car-dependent than Capitol Hill or Ballard; limited transit and the aging Magnolia Bridge are commuter considerations.
Discovery Park (534 acres) is effectively the neighborhood's backyard — a major lifestyle draw.
Quiet and family-focused, with a small 'village' commercial strip rather than a big nightlife scene.

What buyers want to know

Living in Magnolia

Schools, healthcare, groceries, worship, and recreation — researched for the way buyers actually decide.

🏫 Schools

Seattle Public SchoolsAssignment varies by address; verify the boundary
Lawton & Catharine Blaine (K-8)Neighborhood elementary options
McClure Middle SchoolPublic middle school
Ballard High SchoolComprehensive public high nearby

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

UW Medical CenterTop academic hospital, ~15 min
Virginia Mason & Swedish (downtown)Major systems ~15 min
Seattle Children'sPediatric specialty, ~20 min

🛒 Groceries & Markets

Metropolitan MarketUpscale grocer in Magnolia Village
AlbertsonsFull-service grocery
QFC & Trader Joe's (Interbay, nearby)Just off the peninsula
Magnolia Village shopsWalkable local market district

⛪ Places of Worship

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic ChurchNeighborhood parish & school
Magnolia Lutheran & Magnolia PresbyterianProtestant congregations
Magnolia United Church of ChristCommunity congregation
Additional churches & communities nearbyAcross NW Seattle

🌳 Parks & Recreation

Discovery Park534 acres — Seattle's largest park, beaches & bluff trails
Magnolia BoulevardScenic bluff drive with Sound & Olympic views
Magnolia ParkWaterfront picnic park with skyline views
Smith Cove & the waterfrontMarina & Elliott Bay access

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