Madison Park
Seattle, Washington Homes for Sale
About Madison Park
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $749,000 to $3,395,000
Closed Prices: $299,000 to $13,300,000
Median Sale Price: $1,800,000
Average $ per sq ft: $747
Association Fee Ranges:
Around Madison Park
Living near Madison Park, a verdant oasis of the same name, affords residents access to the Lake Washington shore as well as outdoor recreation such as swimming and tennis. Nature lovers enjoy living close to the Arboretum. This 230-acre oasis features a Japanese garden with a dynamic assortment of plants and flowers. Most homes along 43rd Avenue East have stunning water views and of the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge.
The area is home to quite a few innovative restaurants located on or near East Madison Street. At How to Cook a Wolf, Chef Ethan Stowell serves unfussy rustic Italian fare in a sleek, industrial space. There’s an intimate patio perfect for dining al fresco on one of Seattle’s warm summer nights. Burt’s Red Apple Market, an old school grocery store with a gourmet deli, has been serving the area since the late 1930s.
East Madison Street is the main thoroughfare of the community and of nearby Madison Valley. It’s lined with quaint shops, well-kept homes, and tons of foliage. In the fall, the area lights up with autumn colors as the trees turn golden, orange, or red. On the northernmost point of the area is Beaver Lodge Sanctuary, a picturesque plant and wildlife preserve on the shores of Lake Washington.
While Madison Park isn’t exactly known for its roaring nightlife, it is relatively close to Capitol Hill that features some of Seattle's hottest concert and night club venues. Take a salsa dancing lesson at Century Ballroom then cap off the evening with tasty bites from their adjacent restaurant. Closer to home, Red Onion Tavern has been a neighborhood staple for decades. It’s a great place for a game of pool or to sing Karaoke. Nearby, Cactus features Southwestern fare and potent libations in a laid-back lakefront atmosphere, which is a great way to kick off the weekend at this long-time regional favorite.
Madison Park Beach, the grassy slope of land along the shores of Lake Washington is a perfect summer swimming spot, but it can get crowded on weekends in the summer. Here, you can see stunning views of the Cascade Mountains from the shore. For more seclusion and serenity, the Shoreline End Street on East Lee Street offers access to the shore via a Seattle program to make “secret beaches” in the city accessible to the public. Finish the day with a tasty cone from Scoop du Jour, which has been a part of the neighborhood since 1984.
King County Bus Line 11 winds through Madison Park, south through Madison Valley then Capitol Hill, and on to Downtown Seattle. Once downtown, riders can transfer to a number of bus lines that service the whole city. The Capitol Hill station of the Sound Transit Link Light Rail is a short walk from the East Pine Street and Broadway bus stop connecting passengers to the University District, Downtown Seattle, and Sea-Tac Airport.
Locals Love
- Plenty of parks and greenspace
- Access to Lake Washington
- Charming Madison Street
Locals Don't Love
- Traffic on East Madison Street
- Crowds in Madison Park and its beach
- Expensive housing prices
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