Where can you buy a home with beach access in Seattle? Many people assume that if you find a home with a water view, you’ll have beach access. And many people also think that if you live in a neighborhood alongside the shores of the Puget Sound, beach access is a given. However, in both scenarios, you’re not guaranteed beach access. In fact, beach access in and around Seattle can be hard to find. In this blog, we are exploring specific neighborhoods where you can buy a home with Puget Sound beach access.
Best Neighborhoods for Puget Sound Beach Access
Here are our best neighborhoods for Puget Sound beach access in and around Seattle:
- Federal Way
- Redondo
- Normandy Park
- Three Tree Point
- Shorewood
- Alki
- Blue Ridge
Check Out Kim & Lindsy’s Video About Where You Can Buy a Home With Beach Access In & Around Seattle
Kim Colaprete and Lindsy Mitchell-Russell of Team Diva at Coldwell Banker Bain are here to share their lucky seven best neighborhoods where you can buy a home with beach access in and around Seattle! They are also excited to show off our latest listing in Federal Way.
Where Can You Buy a Home With Beach Access in Seattle?
Finding a home with beach access in and around Seattle is not as straightforward as you might think. Here are a few of our favorite neighborhoods with beach access.
Federal Way
First up, we are going to start down south in Federal Way! Today we are here in this adorable updated 1950s home that we just listed for our clients Martha and Vinny. They fell in love with this home as soon as they found it because of the huge lot, the fabulous studio space out back, and the wonderful Sound and mountain views. And besides getting to see the sunset over the Sound from the comfort of their living room, they also get to experience the shores of the Sound whenever they want. This Federal Way neighborhood of Adelaide offers private community beach access to homeowners for only $120/year. Just pay your dues, get your key fob, and boom! Beach time, anytime.
More information about our newest listing with beach access in Federal Way >
Redondo Beach in Des Moines
Redondo Beach is a small community in Des Moines. It used to be that just north of Federal Way was more of a resort area, but now has grown into more of a residential community. To call Redondo Beach quaint would be a bit of an understatement. Homeowners here enjoy lovely Sound views, easy access to the sandy beach for shell hunting, and a boardwalk perfect for a Sunday stroll. And there is even a Salty’s. So there’s no need to drive to West Seattle for your seafood brunch fix!
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Normandy Park in Des Moines
If you are lucky enough to be a homeowner in The Cove community of Normandy Park, you get access to some pretty sweet amenities. The Cove includes about 1,800 homes, and of course, residents have access to the waterfront. Residents also get access to a community clubhouse, tennis courts, wooded trails, two creeks, and a duck pond. That’s some bougie fun times! And all this for only $55/year.
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Three Tree Point in Burien
If Normandy Park seems a little too fancy pants for you, then just go a little further north into Three Tree Point. This neighborhood sits on a hilly outcropping that juts out to a point into the Sound, hence the name. We sold a fabulous mid-century home there during the pandemic with gorgeous Sound views. One of the reasons our clients loved this home so much (besides the view) was that they could go scoot down to the beach to swim or paddle board anytime. Here there are no clubhouses or tennis courts or amenities of any kind. But beach access is free and the water is just as lovely!
More information about Burien >
Shorewood in Burien
The neighborhood of Shorewood sits at the top of Burien but is really just blocks to Seattle’s White Center neighborhood. This community consists of about 452 homes that are part of the Shorewood Beach Community. This includes beach access and access to neighborhood trails and parks. This is an active community that also hosts events throughout the year. And the dues here are completely voluntary!
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Alki in West Seattle
You can’t talk about beach access in Seattle without talking about Alki. Although the beach is accessible to the public, the folks who live in Alki have the special joy of being able to access this beach without fighting for parking. Live in a condo along Alki’s main drag and you also get Sound and mountain views! Or you may choose to forego the crowds and the views, and live a few blocks aways in the more residential area. Either way, the beach is yours year round for swimming, paddle boarding, diving, playing volleyball, or just chilling.
Blue Ridge in North Seattle
Blue Ridge sits right on the Sound in the far northwest corner of Seattle. It’s known for its panoramic views of the Sound and Olympics and for having some pretty sweet mid-century modern homes. The extra icing on this fancy pants cake is that if you own a home in the right location in Blue Ridge you can have access to the Beach park, pool and tennis courts. And all for only $1,490 a year. (I did say it was fancy pants.)
Learn more about our favorite view neighborhoods >
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Thank You For Learning About Where Can You Buy a Home With Beach Access in Seattle
Where can you buy a home with beach access in Seattle? It’s easy to assume that if you find a home with a great water view you’ll have beach access. Many people also think that if you buy a home in a neighborhood that’s on the shores of the Puget Sound, you’ll get beach access. However, in both of these situations, beach access is not a given. In reality, finding homes and neighborhoods with beach access in and around Seattle can be hard to find. Luckily we know where the best neighborhoods are for finding a home with Puget Sound beach access!
Where Can You Buy a Home With Beach Access in Seattle
Here are our best neighborhoods for Puget Sound beach access in and around Seattle:
- Federal Way
- Redondo
- Normandy Park
- Three Tree Point
- Shorewood
- Alki
- Blue Ridge
More Details About the Home in the Video
- MLS: 2199028
- Address: 30072 10th Ave SW Federal Way, WA 98023
- Neighborhood: Federal Way
- Price: $639,000
- More Information >
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