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Columbia City Seattle REAL ESTATE & HOMES FOR SALE

ABOUT THE AREA

Columbia City is one of Seattle's most vibrant and genuinely walkable neighborhoods — a historic district in the Rainier Valley with a thriving pedestrian main street, award-winning restaurants, independent shops, a beloved farmers market, and a cultural identity as diverse and layered as any neighborhood in the Pacific Northwest. The neighborhood's historic commercial district along Rainier Avenue S has attracted national attention for its authentic multi-cultural food scene and community-minded retail, all anchored by the Columbia City Link Light Rail station that connects residents to downtown Seattle in under 15 minutes. Housing ranges from classic Craftsman homes and Victorian-era residences to modern condos and townhomes developed around the transit corridor.

Columbia City real estate reflects the neighborhood's growing desirability: prices have risen steadily as buyers from Capitol Hill and Madison Valley look south for more space and authentic character, with median home prices now in the high $800s–$900s range for single-family properties. The neighborhood's strong school options, walkable streetscape, and the Rainier Valley's evolving restaurant and arts scene all point to continued appreciation. For buyers who want a neighborhood with genuine pulse — where the coffee shop is actually full of neighbors and the restaurants are worth the drive from anywhere in the city — Columbia City is one of Seattle's most compelling addresses.

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Schools In The Area

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Orca K-8 School 206-252-6900 public KG-8
Aki Kurose Middle School 206-252-7700 public 6-8
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy 206-659-0956 public 6-12
Seattle Nativity School 206-494-4708 private 6-8 Website
Interagency Open Doors 206-252-0010 public 9-12 Website
Orca K-8 School 206-252-6900 public KG-8
Orca K-8 School 206-252-6900 public KG-8
Aki Kurose Middle School 206-252-7700 public 6-8
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy 206-659-0956 public 6-12
Seattle Nativity School 206-494-4708 private 6-8 Website
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy 206-659-0956 public 6-12
Interagency Open Doors 206-252-0010 public 9-12 Website

Around The Area

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Local News & Advice

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