
Columbia City real estate.
South Seattle Light Rail neighborhood with a thriving small-business district.
- Median sale price
- $740K
- Days on market
- 26
- Active listings
- 261
Live NWMLS data · zip 98118 · Jun 2026

About Columbia City
Columbia City is one of South Seattle's clearest success stories — a historic main-street commercial district along Rainier Avenue with restaurants, a farmers market, the Columbia City Theater, and a Light Rail station that connects directly to downtown and Sea-Tac. The walkable core makes it feel like a small town within the city.
Housing wraps the core with 1910s–1930s Craftsman bungalows on tree-lined streets, plus newer townhome infill near the station. Buyers come for genuine neighborhood character, Light Rail access, and pricing still below comparable North Seattle neighborhoods.
Median Sale Price
$740K
$473/sqft · 26 days on market
261 active listings · updated Jun 2026
Schools
Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Orca K-8, Mercer Middle School, Franklin High School
Commute
Columbia City Link station — 12 min to downtown, 18 min to Sea-Tac. 15 min drive to downtown via I-5.
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Live NWMLS listings in Columbia City (zip 98118), refreshed hourly.
ActiveNew today$1,249,000
MLS# 25326947210 Seward Park Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
4 bd3 ba2,440 sqftListing courtesy of Tran Property Group
Active1 day on market$849,900
MLS# 25317428630 44th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
4 bd2.5 ba1,560 sqftListing courtesy of Skyline Properties, Inc.
Active1 day on market$1,595,000
MLS# 25265674114 48th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
4 bd2 ba2,460 sqftListing courtesy of COMPASS
Active2 days on market$999,975
MLS# 25317854513 B 34th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
3 bd2.5 ba1,895 sqftListing courtesy of The Sunny Company
Active1 day on market$469,000
MLS# 25322044416 Frontenac Avenue S #b
Seattle, WA 98118
2 bd2.5 ba800 sqftListing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc
Active2 days on market$699,000
MLS# 25317625126 S Garden Loop Road #11
Seattle, WA 98118
3 bd2 ba1,836 sqftListing courtesy of Lake & Company
Listing data courtesy of NWMLS. Provided for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use.
Common questions about Columbia City real estate
- What is the median sale price in Columbia City?
- The current median sale price in the Columbia City zip code is $740K ($473 per square foot), based on the most recent NWMLS data refreshed Jun 2026. Typical asking prices in Columbia City run Townhomes $600K–$900K, Craftsman single-family $900K–$1.4M, larger restored homes $1.5M–$1.9M.
- How competitive is the Columbia City real estate market right now?
- Median days-on-market in Columbia City is currently 26 days, with 261 active listings tracked in this zip code as of Jun 2026. Buyers generally have time to evaluate properties without same-day pressure, though best-in-class homes still attract competition.
- Which schools serve Columbia City?
- Seattle Public Schools; Hawthorne or Orca K-8, Mercer Middle School, Franklin High School. School attendance areas are reviewed annually by the district — verify your exact address at seattleschools.org/admissions before relying on assignments for a purchase decision.
- What is the commute like from Columbia City?
- Columbia City Link station — 12 min to downtown, 18 min to Sea-Tac. 15 min drive to downtown via I-5.
- How do I buy or sell a home in Columbia City?
- RexMont's agents represent buyers and sellers across Columbia City and the broader Seattle market. For buyers, we provide curated active listings, off-market opportunities, and a tailored offer strategy. For sellers, we prepare an agent-reviewed valuation and a custom listing plan. Reach the team via the contact links on this page.
Nearby Seattle neighborhoods
Considering Columbia City? Buyers commonly compare it against these adjacent Seattle neighborhoods.
Hillman City
Up-and-coming South Seattle district along Rainier Avenue.
Mount Baker
Hilltop residential neighborhood with classic Craftsman homes and Lake Washington views.
Brighton
Quiet South Seattle residential community.
Seward Park
South Seattle peninsula community wrapping the namesake park.
Rainier Valley
Diverse South Seattle corridor along Rainier Avenue and the Light Rail.