Blue Ridge and North Beach Homes for Sale in Seattle

 The private picturesque Blue Ridge and North Beach neighborhoods are known for their gorgeous views of the Puget Sound and Seattle skyline.

Blue Ridge and North Beach History

The Blue Ridge Project started in 1927 but slowed to a near halt during the Great Depression of the 1930's. However, World War II brought prosperity back to the area and by 1950, more than half the lots were occupied by upper middle-class families. This community had been planned as a residential park, with access to a community club, swimming pool, tennis courts, and a private beach. Today, many of these characteristics still apply with this quiet, well-kept neighborhood nestled in amongst the hustle and bustle of the booming city of Seattle.

North Beach is a private beach on the Puget Sound with club access based on neighborhood boundaries in the Blue Ridge/North Beach community. For a map of specific homes in the North Beach access area, visit the North Beach Club Community Boundary Map here.

Real Estate

The beloved Blue Ridge and North Beach neighborhood have breathtaking views and private beach access, which makes it understandable why buying a home here is a hot commodity and comes with an exclusive price. Of the five current listings in this community, the least expensive option is a four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom brick home, built in 1945, with an asking price of $1,260,000.

The next home is listed at $1,400,000. This price includes a five-bedroom, two-bedroom home, built in 1924, with a total of 2,140 square feet. Increasing by $95,000 is the next home listing for an asking price of $1,495,000. The four-bedroom, three-and-three-quarters-bathroom home was built in 1940 and has 2,380 square feet. It has been beautifully updated, with a modern kitchen and indoor/outdoor living area with Trex decking.

Next up is a beautiful contemporary Craftsman-style home with four-bedrooms, three-and-a-half-bathrooms, and 2,880 square feet. It was built in 1927 and has wonderful water views, as well as a private deck. This home is offered at $1,500,000.

The last currently listed home is a large view home on two lots, with lots of space. It is $1,650,000 and includes five-bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and 2,380 square feet, as well as a one-bedroom apartment with a three-quarter bathroom.

 

Things to do

The Seattle area is overflowing with activities and outdoor spaces to explore. In the city, you can find food, coffee bars, music, art and many technology-focused shopping centers. The natural beauty of the mountains, ocean, lakes and rivers abounding within a day's drive attracts many outdoor enthusiasts and has ranked Seattle as one of the top ten places to live in the United States.

• Space Needle: this iconic Seattle landmark is an observation tower and offers visitors a lift to the top for views of the city skyline.
• Chihuly Garden and Glass: an exhibit in Seattle showcasing glass art by the artist Dale Chihuly.
• Pike Place Market: this public market offers farmer's handcrafted goods, fresh caught seafood from the nearby Puget Sound, and many other merchants with unique artwork, crafts, clothing and more.
• Seattle Art Museum: a world-class art museum featuring visual arts and celebrating the diversity of the people that make up the Pacific Northwest region.

Highly ranked schools

High School students in the Blue Ridge/North Beach neighborhood attend the following highly rated schools.

• Ingraham High School, ranked #20 for best public high schools in Washington,
• Ballard High School, ranked #38 for best public high schools in Washington,
• Cleveland High School STEM, ranked #52 for best public high schools in Washington

These rankings are based on Niche.

For questions about any of these Blue Ridge or North Beach Listings, or other Seattle neighborhoods, please contact My Seattle Home Search.

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