Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Newcastle, WA
$1,267,500Median listing price
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About Newcastle
Newcastle (~13,017 residents, 2020 Census) is an Eastside city incorporated in 1994, though it has been an important settlement since the late 19th century coal-mining era, per its Wikipedia introduction. Realtor.com's median listing price was $1,267,500 (read September 2026). It offers hillside neighborhoods, a premier golf club, and Cougar Mountain trail access.

Home prices in Newcastle
The median listing price in Newcastle is $1,267,500.
Top places in Newcastle
- The Golf Club at Newcastle (36 holes with panoramic views).
- Lake Boren Park.
- Coal Creek Falls and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park trails.
Commuting from Newcastle
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 10–12 miles via I-405 and I-90).
- Transit: King County Metro buses; no rail station in the city itself.
Newcastle FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Newcastle, WA?
The median listing price in Newcastle is $1,267,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Newcastle, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~20–30 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 10–12 miles via I-405 and I-90).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.