Waterfront homes for sale in Washington
Life at the
water's edge.
Saltwater, sound & shoreline homes across the Pacific Northwest. From Puget Sound to the San Juans — handpicked and updated every 15 minutes from the NWMLS.
On the market now
Freshly listed on the water
Why waterfront
Salt air, open water,
a front-row seat.
From Puget Sound bulkheads to no-bank beachfront and deep-water moorage, waterfront is its own market. We know the tidelands, the bank types, the dock and shoreline rules — and we'll help you find the right stretch of water.
Every shoreline, one place
Saltwater, sound, bay and river-front listings across Washington, refreshed every 15 minutes.
Docks & tidelands
Real guidance on moorage, bulkheads, bank types and tideland rights.
First to know
Get new waterfront listings the day they hit the market.
No pressure
A conversation first — we move when the timing is right.
Good to know
Buying a waterfront home in Washington
- How much do waterfront homes cost in Washington?
- Waterfront prices vary widely by water type and area — a lakefront home in the Cascades costs very differently from Puget Sound saltwater frontage near Seattle. The current median across our live listings is shown in the market stats above; browse the listings for the full range.
- What types of waterfront are there in Washington?
- All of them, in one search: Puget Sound saltwater, bays and inlets, lakefront, riverfront and canal homes — from Hood Canal and Whidbey Island to Lake Washington and the San Juans.
- What should I know before buying a waterfront home?
- Waterfront homes come with extras to check: bulkheads and shoreline condition, dock and buoy permits, tidal or flood exposure, insurance, and Washington shoreline regulations. We help buyers work through each one before you commit.
- Where are the best areas for waterfront homes near Seattle?
- Popular options include Lake Washington (Mercer Island, Kirkland, Bellevue), Bainbridge and Vashon islands, Gig Harbor, Hood Canal, Whidbey Island and the Puget Sound shoreline north and south of the city — each with its own price range and character.
- How current are the waterfront listings?
- Listings and prices update every 15 minutes from the NWMLS — the same data local agents use. Browsing the full map and filters is free and no account is required.
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Let's find your shoreline.
Tell us what you're after — a saltwater beach house, a protected bay with moorage, a specific stretch of sound — and we'll send matches and reach out personally.