The 98125 Minute

North End Micro‑Pulse: 98125 Edition

Week of January 28, 2026

Buyer activity across 98125 remains steady. Pricing accuracy and neighborhood‑level fundamentals are doing more work than seasonality, even as the broader Seattle market sees slightly longer days on market and modest early‑year price adjustments.

Lake City

• New listings: 6
• Closed sales: 5
• Avg days on market: 17
• Avg sale price: $760,000
• Price per sq. ft.: $465
  Signal: Entry pricing and proximity to amenities continue to drive consistent demand. Payment‑sensitive buyers remain decisive when value is clear.

Victory Heights

• New listings: 5
• Closed sales: 4
• Avg days on market: 14
• Avg sale price: $790,000
• Price per sq. ft.: $481
  Signal: Well‑priced homes move quickly. This remains a confidence pocket for move‑up buyers staying north.

Cedar Park

• New listings: 4
• Closed sales: 3
• Avg days on market: 18
• Avg sale price: $825,000
• Price per sq. ft.: $505
  Signal: Premium lots and quieter streets support pricing, but condition must justify the number.

Meadowbrook

• New listings: 4
• Closed sales: 3
• Avg days on market: 21
• Avg sale price: $810,000
• Price per sq. ft.: $492
  Signal: Selectivity is rising. Functional layouts and usability are outperforming cosmetic refreshes.

Olympic Hills

• New listings: 3
• Closed sales: 2
• Avg days on market: 19
• Avg sale price: $805,000
• Price per sq. ft.: $488
  Signal: Value‑oriented buyers are prioritizing long‑term upside, basements, and future flexibility.

Pinehurst

• New listings: 3
• Closed sales: 2
• Avg days on market: 22
• Avg sale price: $845,000
• Price per sq. ft.: $510
  Signal: Turnkey homes justify higher price‑per‑square‑foot. Pricing misses extend market time quickly.

Jackson Park

• New listings: 2
• Closed sales: 2
• Avg days on market: 16
• Avg sale price: $820,000
• Price per sq. ft.: $495
  Signal: Golf course proximity and improving walkability keep this pocket on buyers’ shortlists. Homes that lean into green outlooks and transit access are seeing the strongest engagement.

Quick Take for Sellers

Pricing: Align with today’s reality, not last spring’s headlines. Micro‑market fundamentals are supporting strong prices when list‑to‑condition alignment is tight.

Prep: Turnkey, functional, and well‑photographed still shortens days on market.

Narrative: Buyers are reading micro‑signals. Your pricing and presentation should answer: Why this street, at this number, right now.

Contact

Adrian Willanger — Broker | MBA, LEED AP, SRES®
Kelly Right Real Estate
📞 206‑909‑7536
📧 Adrian@AdrianWillanger.com

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