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What is the most expensive neighborhood in Seattle for luxury homes?
Last updated: August 2026
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Medina, on the west shore of Lake Washington across from Seattle, is consistently the most expensive residential area in the Seattle metro. Neighboring Clyde Hill and Hunts Point are similarly premium. Within Seattle city limits, Laurelhurst and Madrona waterfront positions command the highest per-square-foot prices for single-family homes.
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