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Fauntleroy, West Seattle Neighborhood Guide

Coastal living, wooded streets, and everyday access to Lincoln Park.

Fauntleroy is a peaceful, park centered West Seattle neighborhood where wooded streets meet Puget Sound, ferry access, and a deeply local sense of place. Here, a walk through the forest can lead to the beach, a passing ferry becomes part of the view, and a sunset stroll along Lincoln Park’s waterfront can be an ordinary end to the day.

Generally located south of Morgan Junction, Fauntleroy encompasses the residential areas surrounding Lincoln Park, Fauntleroy Cove, and the ferry terminal. It extends south into Brace Point and east into the hillside community of Fauntlee Hills. Neighborhood edges are informal and sometimes overlap with neighboring areas, but the connection to the park, water, and ferry gives Fauntleroy a recognizable identity.

Homes range from established midcentury residences and hillside view properties to peaceful waterfront condominiums and exceptional beachfront estates. Whether you are looking for your next home or considering selling, understanding these different settings is essential to understanding Fauntleroy.

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Living in Fauntleroy

Fauntleroy feels serene, beachy, and close to nature, but it is not a neighborhood without activity. People walk their dogs toward Lincoln Park, cyclists travel along Fauntleroy Way SW, families head to the waterfront, and ferry passengers come and go throughout the day.

That balance is part of its appeal. Quiet residential streets sit close to active public spaces, while mature trees and hillside terrain create pockets of privacy. For many residents, outdoor life is less about planning an excursion and more about stepping outside.

The neighborhood offers several distinct ways to live. A Fauntlee Hills home might combine midcentury architecture, established landscaping, and elevated views. A property near Lincoln Park may make a daily forest or beach walk especially convenient. A Brace Point waterfront home can offer a more intimate relationship with Puget Sound, with beach access and ferries moving through the outlook.

Walkability varies by address and elevation. Many homes are within walking distance of Lincoln Park, while access to restaurants, groceries, coffee, and the ferry depends on the specific pocket. Morgan Junction is particularly accessible from mid and north Fauntleroy. From farther south, it is a longer walk or a short drive.

Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is the centerpiece of Fauntleroy’s outdoor lifestyle. Its forested paths, waterfront routes, beach access, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and playfields give residents plenty of reasons to visit throughout the year.

The variety is what makes it such a meaningful neighborhood amenity. You can walk beneath tall trees, descend toward the water, and follow the shoreline with views across Puget Sound. It works equally well for a morning run, a family outing, a dog walk, or a quiet evening outside.

For buyers, proximity to Lincoln Park can shape everyday life. For sellers, the specific walking route and ease of access are important parts of a home’s story, not simply its distance from the park on a map.

Colman Pool

Along Lincoln Park’s waterfront, Colman Pool offers something unusually special: a heated, Olympic size outdoor saltwater pool beside Puget Sound. Its waterfront setting makes a summer swim feel distinctly different from a visit to an indoor recreation facility.

Open seasonally, the pool adds another dimension to living near Lincoln Park. Residents can combine a swim with a beach walk, picnic, or afternoon in the forest. Operating dates, swim sessions, and programming change, so check Seattle Parks for current information before visiting.

Fauntleroy Park and Fauntleroy Creek

Beyond Lincoln Park, Fauntleroy’s wooded character continues through its ravines and watershed. Fauntleroy Creek drains toward Puget Sound, and local stewardship, including watching for returning coho salmon, provides another connection between residents and the natural landscape.

Fauntleroy Park, Solstice Park, and nearby Lowman Beach offer additional outdoor destinations. Their convenience varies by address, but together they broaden the range of trails, shoreline outings, and open spaces available around the neighborhood.

Fauntleroy Cove and ferry life

Fauntleroy Cove brings the neighborhood’s coastal identity into focus. The shoreline, ferry terminal, western sky, and boats crossing Puget Sound create a setting that feels connected to the wider region while remaining distinctly residential.

The ferry route connects Fauntleroy with Vashon Island and Southworth. It serves commuters, weekend travelers, and residents planning an island outing. A typical direct crossing to Vashon takes approximately 20 minutes, not including waiting or boarding time. Check Washington State Ferries for current schedules and service information.

The ferry connection has deep roots. Fauntleroy joined a regional automobile ferry route in 1925. Today, the terminal remains both a practical transportation link and a defining waterfront landmark.

For certain homes, ferries are part of the view, particularly memorable after dark when a lit vessel moves across the water. Waterfront living still requires an individual evaluation of the property, including beach access, shoreline conditions, privacy, and proximity to terminal activity.

Local restaurants, coffee, and neighborhood stops

Endolyne Joe’s is a longtime neighborhood gathering place near the ferry, known for all day breakfast, a rotating menu, and Sunday fried chicken supper. Its name recalls the historic “end of the line” streetcar connection. It is the kind of place that works for a casual breakfast, a family meal, or breakfast for dinner after a day at the park.

Wildwood Market is a local favorite for food, provisions, and convenient neighborhood stops. It fits easily into a routine built around park walks, ferry trips, and everyday errands.

Taquitos Feliz is a favorite taco truck destination at the gas station across from Lincoln Park. La Casa Del Sabor, near Endolyne Joe’s, is another local favorite for a casual meal close to home.

On the Fauntlee Hills and 35th Ave SW side of the area, Super Deli Mart is a longtime destination for sandwiches and beer. Its signature Cheesy British combines roast beef, ham, turkey, and a choice of cheese.

Bird on a Wire is a nearby coffee and food destination with a loyal local following, particularly relevant to residents on the Fauntlee Hills and 35th Avenue side of the neighborhood.

Morgan Junction adds grocery shopping at West Seattle Thriftway, restaurants, coffee, and services. Many residents in mid and north Fauntleroy can walk there, depending on their location and comfort with hills.

Community connections

The Hall at Fauntleroy and Fauntleroy YMCA are important neighborhood gathering places. The Hall hosts community events, including Taste of West Seattle, which brings local food and beverage businesses together in support of the West Seattle Food Bank.

The Fauntleroy Fall Festival, community food gatherings, and local environmental efforts offer additional opportunities to connect. The YMCA adds nearby programming, recreation, classes, and community space.

Together, these places give Fauntleroy a sense of community that extends beyond its parks and residential streets.

A perfect Fauntleroy Saturday

Start with breakfast at Endolyne Joe’s, then pick up provisions at Wildwood Market before heading to Lincoln Park. Spend the afternoon exploring wooded trails and the waterfront, enjoying a picnic, or swimming at Colman Pool during its operating season.

For a change of scenery, plan a walk on ferry outing to Vashon, arranging transportation on the island if you want to explore beyond the terminal. Or stay close to home and head toward Morgan Junction for errands and dinner.

Finish with a sunset walk along Lincoln Park’s waterfront. It is a simple routine, but one that captures what makes living here special.

Fauntleroy Homes and Real Estate

Fauntleroy’s housing is varied, but midcentury homes are a particularly important part of its character. Across the neighborhood, buyers also find older cottages, Northwest contemporary residences, remodeled homes, newer construction, townhomes, and waterfront properties.

Some homes offer expansive views. Others trade the outlook for mature trees, privacy, or easier access to neighborhood destinations. Location within Fauntleroy matters as much as the neighborhood name itself.

Fauntlee Hills

Fauntlee Hills is a hillside residential pocket above the ferry area, extending east of California Ave SW toward roughly 40th Avenue SW. Developed largely in the 1950s, it has a recognizable concentration of midcentury homes, including distinctive brick residences.

Established landscaping, residential streets, and select Puget Sound, Olympic Mountain, Vashon Island, or territorial views contribute to its appeal. Depending on the address, residents also have access to businesses along 35th Ave SW.

Brace Point

Brace Point extends south along the water and includes some of Fauntleroy’s most distinctive coastal homes. Northwest contemporary architecture, modern midcentury residences, classic beach style houses, and waterfront estates all contribute to its variety.

Select homes have remarkable beaches and close water views. Beach access and ownership rights are specific to each property and should always be verified.

Laurentide

Laurentide is a gated residential pocket within the broader Fauntleroy area, known for estate style properties and exceptional waterfront settings. Its privacy and limited inventory make it a distinct segment of the local market.

Westbeach condominiums

Westbeach offers a quieter waterfront condominium lifestyle in Brace Point, including a waterfront pool and a peaceful residential setting.

For buyers who want a connection to Puget Sound without owning a detached waterfront home, it is an important community to consider.

Fauntleroy price ranges

Detached homes can range from approximately $700,000 to more than $8 million, with a typical detached home reference point around $1.3 million.

Townhomes generally range from approximately $800,000 to $1.15 million.

Westbeach condominiums generally range from approximately $600,000 to $900,000.

Prices change with market conditions. Views, waterfront frontage, beach rights, condition, lot size, architecture, privacy, and proximity to Lincoln Park can substantially influence value. Contact The City Team for current market guidance or a personalized property valuation.

Understanding your home’s value

A useful Fauntleroy valuation goes beyond comparing bedroom counts and square footage. A hillside view home, a residence beside Lincoln Park, a Westbeach condominium, and a waterfront estate may appeal to different buyers and require different comparable sales.

The City Team evaluates the details that distinguish your property, then builds a pricing and marketing strategy around its specific setting and strengths.

The City Team’s Local Expertise

The City Team has helped buyers and sellers navigate Fauntleroy’s distinct residential markets, from Fauntlee Hills midcentury homes and Westbeach condominiums to Brace Point waterfront properties and exceptional view homes.

Our experience helps clients understand not only what is available, but how a particular home fits their goals. For sellers, that means presenting the property’s real advantages clearly. For buyers, it means assessing the details that can be difficult to understand from listing photos alone.

Featured Brace Point waterfront purchase

In July 2026, The City Team represented the buyer of 9827 51st Avenue SW, a fully renovated beach style waterfront home in Brace Point that sold for $2.925 million.

Renovated by a builder for his own use, the home combined classic waterfront character with thoughtful updates. Private beach access, outdoor living facing Puget Sound, and Olympic Mountain views illustrate the highly individual opportunities found along Fauntleroy’s shoreline.

It remains one of our favorite waterfront homes we have helped clients purchase.

Past Fauntleroy client transactions

9443 45th Avenue SW represents our experience with Fauntleroy view homes near Lincoln Park.

8725 41st Avenue SW reflects our experience with Fauntlee Hills and an off market transaction.

10203 47th Avenue SW, Unit C6 represents our familiarity with Westbeach and the neighborhood’s limited waterfront condominium opportunities.

These past transactions demonstrate experience across different property types.

Schools and transportation

School assignments depend on the property address, not simply the Fauntleroy neighborhood name. Buyers should confirm elementary, middle, and high school assignments, program availability, transportation, and enrollment details through Seattle Public Schools’ official school finder.

For road access, residents commonly travel along Fauntleroy Way SW or 35th Ave SW toward the West Seattle Bridge. Public transportation and the ferry provide additional options, while everyday walkability depends on location, hills, and the destinations you use most.

Explore nearby neighborhoods

Fauntleroy shares amenities with Seaview, Gatewood, Marine View Drive, and Beach Drive, but each offers a different relationship to the parks, shoreline, commercial districts, and surrounding terrain.

Exploring these nearby areas can help you decide whether your priority is park access, a waterfront setting, an elevated view, commercial walkability, or greater residential privacy. The City Team can help you compare specific homes rather than relying on neighborhood labels alone.

Explore Fauntleroy Homes for Sale

Looking for a home near Lincoln Park, a midcentury property in Fauntlee Hills, a peaceful Westbeach condominium, or a waterfront opportunity in Brace Point? The City Team can help you identify the right setting and navigate the available options.

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Considering selling? Request a personalized assessment that accounts for your home’s views, waterfront features, architectural character, condition, lot size, privacy, and proximity to Lincoln Park and neighborhood destinations.

Fauntleroy Buyer FAQs

Where is Fauntleroy?

For this guide, Fauntleroy generally encompasses the coastal West Seattle area south of Morgan Junction, including Lincoln Park, Fauntleroy Cove, the ferry terminal, Brace Point, Laurentide, and Fauntlee Hills. Fauntlee Hills extends east of California Ave SW. Neighborhood boundaries are informal and may overlap.

Is Fauntleroy walkable?

Many homes are walkable to Lincoln Park. Access to the ferry, restaurants, markets, and Morgan Junction varies by address. Mid and north Fauntleroy generally have better walking access to Morgan Junction than the southern waterfront pockets.

How do I choose the right part of Fauntleroy?

Start with the lifestyle you want, then compare individual homes. Fauntlee Hills offers established midcentury residences, hillside settings, and select views. Homes near Lincoln Park may provide especially convenient access to trails and the waterfront. Brace Point and Laurentide offer distinctive waterfront opportunities, while Westbeach provides a quieter waterfront condominium option.

The City Team can help you compare these settings based on your budget, preferred architecture, outdoor access, privacy, and daily routines.

What types of homes are in Fauntleroy?

The neighborhood includes midcentury homes, brick residences in Fauntlee Hills, older cottages, Northwest contemporary homes, remodeled properties, newer construction, townhomes, waterfront condominiums, and beachfront estates.

What should I consider when buying a Fauntleroy waterfront home?

Look beyond the view. Important considerations include shoreline ownership, recorded beach access rights, easements, the condition of waterfront structures, permit history, and insurance availability and cost. A waterfront setting does not automatically mean every part of the beach is privately owned or that existing improvements can be expanded.

We help buyers identify questions early and coordinate appropriate review with inspectors, title professionals, insurance providers, and shoreline specialists.

How do I compare a waterfront home with a view home?

Begin by deciding whether you want direct access to the water or primarily an outlook over it. A waterfront home may offer a close connection to the beach, while an elevated view home may provide a broader panorama, greater separation from shoreline activity, or a different level of privacy.

Compare the specific properties rather than just their labels. Beach rights, access, view orientation, condition, outdoor space, and ongoing ownership responsibilities all deserve attention.

What should I look for in a Fauntlee Hills midcentury home?

Consider both the original character and the quality of later updates. Layout, natural light, connections between indoor and outdoor spaces, brickwork, and established landscaping may be important parts of the appeal.

A professional inspection should inform your assessment of the home’s condition. We can help you organize questions about maintenance, renovations, permit records, and the practicality of any changes you are considering.

What should I review before buying a Westbeach condominium?

Evaluate the unit and the condominium association together. Along with the home’s views, layout, condition, and outdoor space, review association dues, reserves, planned projects, special assessments, insurance, meeting minutes, and rules concerning pets, rentals, and alterations.

The resale certificate and supporting association documents are an important part of that review.

How should I evaluate living near the Fauntleroy ferry terminal?

Visit the property at different times and consider how terminal activity relates to the home’s location. Some buyers love watching ferries arrive and depart, while others place a higher priority on separation from traffic and operational noise.

We help you evaluate the actual setting, including access to the property, outdoor living areas, and the relationship between the home and nearby ferry activity.

What makes Colman Pool special?

Colman Pool is a heated, Olympic size outdoor saltwater pool beside Lincoln Park’s Puget Sound shoreline. Its waterfront setting makes it a distinctive summer amenity. It operates seasonally, so check Seattle Parks for current hours and programs.

How long is the ferry ride to Vashon?

A typical direct crossing takes approximately 20 minutes, excluding waiting and boarding. Consult Washington State Ferries for the sailing you intend to take and any current service alerts.

What schools serve Fauntleroy?

Assignments vary by address. Use Seattle Public Schools’ official school finder to confirm the current elementary, middle, and high school assignments for any home you are considering.

How much do Fauntleroy homes cost?

The City Team’s approximate neighborhood guidance ranges from $700,000 to more than $8 million for detached homes, with townhomes around $800,000 to $1.15 million and Westbeach condominiums around $600,000 to $900,000.

These are general reference ranges, not current inventory statistics or a property valuation. Exact pricing depends on the home and market conditions.

How do I begin a Fauntleroy home search?

Start with a conversation about your budget, financing, timeline, and priorities. Tell us whether you are most interested in Lincoln Park access, waterfront living, a midcentury home, a condominium, or a particular view.

We will help you narrow the search, compare the relevant residential pockets, and evaluate homes as they become available.

Fauntleroy Seller FAQs

How much is my Fauntleroy home worth?

Your home’s value depends on its specific setting and features, not simply the neighborhood’s average price. Views, waterfront frontage, beach rights, condition, architecture, lot size, privacy, and proximity to Lincoln Park can all shape how buyers evaluate it.

The City Team provides a personalized assessment using current competing listings, relevant comparable sales, and the characteristics that distinguish your property.

How do you price a waterfront or luxury home in Fauntleroy?

We look for genuinely comparable properties rather than relying only on nearby sales or price per square foot. A home’s waterfront setting, access, architectural quality, renovation level, outdoor living space, and privacy may make a broad neighborhood comparison misleading.

Our pricing discussion explains which properties are most relevant, where comparisons are imperfect, and how your home fits within the available market.

Will you highlight my home’s proximity to Lincoln Park?

Yes, when it is relevant to the property. We describe the actual relationship to the park, including the walking route, convenient entrances, and access to wooded trails or the waterfront.

That creates a more useful lifestyle story than simply calling the home “near Lincoln Park.” We also identify other destinations that are realistically accessible from your address.

How will you market my Fauntleroy home?

We build the presentation around the home’s strongest, verifiable features. Depending on the property, that may mean emphasizing midcentury architecture, a renovated interior, privacy, outdoor living, waterfront access, or views framed by the Olympics and passing ferries.

We will outline the recommended photography, property copy, digital presentation, and launch strategy for your home rather than applying the same marketing plan to every listing.

Should I renovate before selling?

Not necessarily. We start by reviewing the home’s condition, your timeline, likely costs, and the expectations of buyers in its market segment.

The goal is to identify preparation that meaningfully improves the presentation without assuming that a major remodel is necessary or that every improvement will return its cost.

Can you help me decide how to prepare my home?

Yes. We can help prioritize maintenance, decluttering, landscaping, staging, and other presentation improvements according to the property and your goals.

For a waterfront or view home, preparation may also include gathering relevant records so buyers can better understand the home’s features and improvements. Any shoreline work should be evaluated for applicable permit requirements before proceeding.

When is the best time to sell a Fauntleroy home?

While some months are generally better for selling than others, homes sell throughout the year. The right time to list depends on your reasons for moving, your timeline, and your home’s readiness, along with competing inventory and buyer activity. We help you weigh those factors and recommend a listing timeline that fits your goals rather than focusing solely on the season.

What if I need to buy another home before selling?

We can help you coordinate the two transactions and evaluate possible timelines. Depending on your circumstances, that may involve selling first, buying first, or exploring contractual arrangements that help manage the transition.

Financing options and eligibility should be reviewed with your lender before you commit to a strategy.

Why work with The City Team to sell in Fauntleroy?

Our experience spans different parts of the neighborhood, including Fauntlee Hills homes, Fauntleroy view properties, Westbeach condominiums, and Brace Point waterfront real estate.

We understand that those properties require different comparisons and different marketing stories. Our goal is to position your home accurately, explain its distinctive value, and guide you through preparation, pricing, negotiations, and closing.

How do I request a Fauntleroy home valuation?

Contact The City Team with your property address, approximate selling timeline, and any details about renovations, views, waterfront features, or other improvements.

We will review the property and current market context, then follow up to discuss a tailored valuation and potential next steps.

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