Ballard
Bordered by Puget Sound and Salmon Bay, Ballard is a unique Seattle neighborhood with deep Scandinavian roots and an obvious connection to it’s marine history. Today, Ballard maintains an independent, small town feel and doubles as a center for commercial fishing and manufacturing as well as a hub for artists, quirky boutiques, unique shops, gourmet bistros and hip music venues. Ballard is also well known for the Nordic Heritage Museum, Hirim M. Chittenden Locks, and Golden Gardens park boasting breathtaking views of marinas and sandy beaches. The core of Ballard is in the midst of a real estate boom with countless new construction projects sprouting since 2005.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne Hill is the highest named hill in Seattle, standing tall at 456 feet. Located close to downtown and Seattle Center, historically Queen Anne was the most popular place for the financially and culturally elite to build Queen Anne style mansions, hence the name of the neighborhood. Nowadays, “Queen Anne” encompasses the top of the hill as well as lower Queen Anne, or “Uptown,” and it’s surrounding areas. Queen Anne is a busy, urban neighborhood with many shops, restaurants, and bars, yet maintains a quiet, residential vibe. Home to Key Arena, for the Seattle Super Sonics, as well as McCaw Hall, venue for the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet, Queen Anne also has a slightly upscale and culturally enriched feel to it. Glorious historic mansions as well as modern townhomes and condos abound.
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill, slightly southeast of Seattle, encompasses North Beacon Hill, Mid-Beacon Hill, Holly Park, and South Beacon Hill, and was historically home to the successive waves of immigrants relocating to Seattle. Today, Beacon Hill is home to the world headquarters of the e-commerce giant Amazon.com and the huge Pacific Medical Center. Stunning views of downtown, the international district, Elliot Bay, Mt. Rainer and the Olympic Mountains, Beacon Hill continues to grow in popularity and style. International charm and cultural diversity linger and the many Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipinos businesses still lining Beacon Avenue continue to flourish. New housing continues to develop in this area, while many unique craftsman homes (“Seattle Box Homes”) remain from the early 1900’s for an interesting balance of the old and new.
Capitol Hill
As the second most densely populated neighborhood in Seattle, Capitol Hill has become known as a center for counterculture, long supporting an openly diverse and tolerant culture. Capitol Hills is also home to many of Seattle’s grandest mansions and greatest attractions, with visually stimulating juxtaposition abounding. Capitol Hill is often considered the trendy heart of Seattle and is closely associated with the grunge music scene of the early 1990’s. Today, shopping, nightlife and entertainment are predominantly featured on “the Hill.” A stroll down the main street, Broadway, will reveal vintage boutiques, rare music stores, funky coffeehouses, taverns, and great restaurants, but the residents are what’s really not to be missed.
Central District
Located just south of Capitol Hill and close to Madrona and Leschi, the Central District is mainly comprised of residential housing. The Central District is home to changing demographic trends, resulting in a fairly recent change to much of the housing in the neighborhood. Due to market pressure, many condemned houses have given way to new construction townhomes and condominiums, as well as extensive renovations to single family homes in the area. Easy access to I-5 and downtown Seattle, ample free parking, and generally low prices make this neighborhood desirable. Famous residents include Jimi Hendrix and Quincy Jones.
North Seattle
North Seattle is a section of Seattle encompassing many smaller neighborhoods north of downtown, including Bitter Lake, Broadview, Greenwood, Haller Lake, and Phinney Ridge to name a few. Slightly farther North, you will find Inglewood, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Richmond Beach and Shoreline. North Seattle is home to ample residential real estate and continues to be a growing market. Known for an easy commute into downtown Seattle and wonderful schools, North Seattle continues to be a popular area for families.
Magnolia
Physically removed from the rest of Seattle with the exception of three bridges, Magnolia is the second largest neighborhood in Seattle by area. Located on a lush, hilly peninsula, much of this area is now dedicated to the notable 534 acre Discovery Park, the former U.S. Army’s Ft. Lawton. Discovery Park is home to herons, eagles, foxes, falcons and beavers, and is laced with over 7 miles of scenic trails for an urban wildlife experience. Magnolia also boasts unparalleled views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Central Magnolia is also home to many specialty stores, professional services, top restaurants, and marine services, as well as a bustling and picturesque residential community.
South Seattle
Just South of downtown Seattle, South Seattle includes the popular neighborhoods of Beacon Hill, Georgetown, and South Park. The real estate market in South Seattle continues to flourish thanks to many renovations and new construction projects. Main attractions in South Seattle include Safeco Field, home to the Seattle Mariners baseball team, and Quest Field, home to the Seattle Seahawks.
University District
The University District neighborhood, commonly known as the U-District, is home to the main campus of the University of Washington, with an enrollment of nearly 40,000 undergraduates. Recently the U-District has come out of a commercial decline with the help of the University District Annual Street Fair, and the University District Farmers Market. This young and vibrant area now flourishes again. Restaurants, import stores, college bars, and academia friendly coffee shops line “The Ave,” or University Way NE, the main drag in the U-District. By 2006, the U-District will also be connected to Capitol Hill, downtown, Rainier Valley, and the Sea-Tac Airport by an extension of the Light Link Rail, making it even more accessible.
West Seattle
West Seattle encompasses the part of Seattle that falls west of the Duwamish River. Famous for it’s salt water beach parks, specifically Alki Beach and Lincoln Park, West Seattle is also known for it’s awe-inspiring views of the Olympic Mountains to the West and the Cascade Range to the East. The majority of West Seattle is known as laid back, fun, and family friendly with a reputation for lovely parks and a great school system. The housing market continues to grow as new construction is still common here. West Seattle’s most famous resident is Eddie Vedder, lead singer of the popular band Pearl Jam that came out of Seattle’s 1990’s grunge music explosion.
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