Homes for Sale in Black Diamond, WA

Black Diamond is a small but growing city, about 35 miles south of Seattle.  Below are some of the main reasons to consider looking at homes for sale in Black Diamond, WA.

With both good job opportunities and well-ranked public schools, Black Diamond is a popular spot for families. The city is considered very safe due to its tight-knit community feel and general lack of crime.

The community also enjoys great views of Mount Rainier and proximity to many popular hiking trails and natural areas.

Location

Black Diamond is a city about 35 miles south of Seattle. It is bordered by Covington and Maple Valley to the north, Enumclaw to the south and Auburn and Lake Tapps to the west.

About the Homes For Sale in Black Diamond, WA

There is a surprisingly wide variety of homes for sale in Black Diamond, WA. From farmhouses, to lakefront A-frames to modern homes, there is a lot of variety within this small city. Many homes are on large lots and there is often ample room between houses.

Single Family Homes in Black Diamond, WA

• 30 homes are currently listed for sale in Black Diamond WA.
• 184 single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
• Prices - $850,000 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
• Sizes - 2,270 SQFT was the median home size.

Please see our Black Diamond listings page for updates on a daily basis.

Condos and Condo Buildings

The few condos in Black Diamond are single-family homes or detached townhomes developed as condos, many of them located along State Route 169. 

Please see Black Diamond condos for more information on condos and complexes in Black Diamond.

New Home Construction in Black Diamond

The majority of new homes for sale in Black Diamond are located in communities like Ten Trails, a largescale new home community with many on-site amenties which include: multiple parks and a village retail hub. The development includes both single-family homes and townhomes.

New Construction Single Family Homes

• 12 new homes are currently listed for sale in Black Diamond WA.
• 94 new single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
• Prices - $883,646 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
• Sizes - 2,450 SQFT was the median home size.

Please see our Black Diamond new homes page for updates on a daily basis.

Schools in Black Diamond, WA

Black Diamond is part of the Enumclaw School District.

Public elementary schools in Black Diamond include:

• Black Diamond Elementary
• Rock Creek Elementary
• Westwood Elementary

Local middle schools include:

• Thunder Mountain Middle School
• Enumclaw Middle School

High schools include:

• Enumclaw High School
• Tahoma High School

Although there are no private schools in Black Diamond itself, nearby private schools include:

• Green River Montessori (Pre-K-8)
• Renton Christian School (1-8)

Activities, Parks & Recreation

Because of its fairly rural location, the majority of activities available in Black Diamond are outdoor recreational opportunities. For instance, the Black Diamond Open Space is a 1,240 acre forest with a network of trails for walking, running and biking. 

The Lake Sawyer Regional Park is another outdoor destination where visitors can can enjoy the natural beauty of Black Diamond. Situated on the edge of Lake Sawyer, visitors swim and canoe in the lake, walk along various hiking trails or explore the park's extensive network of wetlands. 

Franklin Ghost Town is another unique outdoor experience. The property is a coal mining and "ghost town," punctuated old train cars, parts of buildings and gravesites. Visitors can also hike along the Green River and admire the many waterfalls along the trail.

For an indoor experience, visitors and residents can visit Black Diamond Museum, a spot downtown with a comprehensive collection of old artifacts and pictures from historic Black Diamond.

Shopping & Restaurants

• Lumber House Brewery
• El Caporal (Mexican)
• Gracene's Cupcake Boutique
• Europa (German)

Getting Around Black Diamond, WA

Black Diamond is situated on State Route 169, a small highway that eventually feeds into I-405, one of the major North-to-South freeways in and around Seattle. Metro Route 907 takes passengers from Black Diamond to Renton, where they can connect to Metro Routes 101 and 106 to get to downtown Seattle and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Common Commute Times (by car)

• Downtown Seattle - 49 mins
• University of Washington - 57 minutes
• South Lake Union (Amazon) - 49 mins
• Downtown Bellevue - 44 mins
• Kirkland - 49 mins
• Redmond (Microsoft) - 51 mins
• Tacoma - 45 mins

Black Diamond, WA Real Estate Agent

Have specific questions and want help from a friendly area expect? Contact Joan today!

Joan Posanke

TPG Realty | Keller Williams

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