SEATTLE-CENTRAL East of I-5
Capitol Hill |
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Capitol Hill, one of Seattle's prestigious neighborhoods, was named as an early candidate for Washington's state capital. The housing styles are quite mixed, from view condos to older neighborhood mansions on the north of Capitol Hill. A number of beautiful parks are located here, including Volunteer Park. Capitol Hill has several neighborhood business districts comprised of unique stores offering unusual and specialty items. Restaurants, coffee shops, and award winning brewpubs feature an array of ethnic foods and drinks. Historic churches, museums, college, and theaters are an important part of this vibrant neighborhood. Capitol Hill is a northwest cultural crossroads – mixing young people, senior citizens, artists and professionals. It is also the center of Seattle's gay and alternative lifestyles. |
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Central Area |
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Located south of Capitol Hill, is the Central Area (or "Central District"). Its close proximity to the floating bridges and downtown has prompted real estate agents, developers, and homebuyers to "rediscover" it. The neighborhood contains mostly single-family homes, but townhouses and condominiums may also be found here. It is home to Swedish Medical Center/Providence Campus, and the Seattle Vocational Institute. The local high school, Garfield, produces a majority of Seattle's National Merit Scholars. The Northwest African American Museum opened in 2008. The popular Community Festival & Parade is held in August. |
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First Hill |
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First Hill is composed of a mix of high-rise condominiums, historic homes, classic apartment buildings, state-of-the-art medical facilities, and exclusive social clubs – all with a distinctive urban flair. Many residents walk or bus to work in this pedestrian and transit friendly neighborhood. First Hill, one of Seattle's major employment centers, supports over 21,000 jobs. Most jobs are health care related – thus the neighborhood nickname "Pill Hill." This influx of workers actually doubles the neighborhood's population during the workday! The Frye Art Museum, The Sorrento Hotel, St. James Cathedral, Seattle University, and Town Hall (a community culture center) are also found in the area. |
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Judkins |
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Judkins is part of Seattle's oldest residential neighborhoods. It is experiencing an economic renaissance. Homes and stores are being built and renovated in this working-class neighborhood bordered by Interstate 90, Yesler Way, and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. The community's proximity to downtown and easy access to the Eastside has precipitated this new growth and is pushing property values up. The Judkin's Play Field, a popular park and playground, is located on top of the I-90 tunnel. Judkins has typically been an area of racial diversity. |
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Leschi |
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Leschi sits between the Mount Baker and Madrona neighborhoods along the shores of Lake Washington. In the late 1800's an amusement park, serviced by a cable-car that ran from Pioneer Square, was located here. While the amusement park attractions are long gone, the tranquility and beauty of Leschi remains. Its hillside terrain optimizes the views of the Bellevue skyline, the Cascades and Mount Rainier. Leschi's mix of home styles range from multi-million dollar lakefront properties to classic turn-of-the-century homes to more modestly priced houses and condos. Neighborhood parks like Leschi Park and Peppis Playground are popular with area families. |
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Madison Park • Broadmoor • Denny-Blaine • Washington Park |
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Snuggled between the Washington Park Arboretum and Lake Washington, are the communities of Madison Park, Broadmoor, Denny-Blaine, and Washington Park. They are among the most affluent and exclusive neighborhoods in Seattle. Madison Park features grand, expensive homes and lakefront estates. A quaint commercial area includes upscale eateries and shops. Merchants usually know customers by name in this close-knit neighborhood. Its neighbor to the west, Broadmoor, is a gated residential community featuring upscale homes and a 115-acre golf course. All four neighborhoods experience a very low turnover in housing inventory, as people moving here tend to stay. |
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Madison Valley |
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Nestled between Capitol Hill and Washington Park is Madison Valley, a diverse neighborhood with a healthy and harmonious mix of income, race, religious, and age groups. It includes a thriving business district with small shops, boutiques, consignment shops, and restaurants. Neighborhood housing options include single-family homes, townhouses, and condos. Residents enjoy easy access to downtown and nearby Washington Park Arboretum. |
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Madrona |
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Madrona, located just south of Denny-Blaine, is a much more diverse area – economically, ethnically, and architecturally than its neighbor. Known as the "peaceable kingdom," its diversity is a source of community pride. East Madrona, with its waterfront locale, is home to higher end real estate, while West Madrona offers a wider mix of home prices. |
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Montlake |
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Montlake is bounded on three sides by water: Lake Washington to the east, Lake Union to the west, and Lake Washington Ship Canal to the north. It connects to the University District via the Montlake Bridge and accesses Seattle and the Eastside via SR-520. Here you'll find quiet, tree-lined streets flanked by well-tended properties including historic homes, bungalows, and stately, older mansions. A number of businesses, shops, and restaurants are located in Montlake. The neighborhood is close to the University of Washington, the Washington Park Arboretum, and the Seattle Yacht Club. It is home to the Museum of History and Industry. Recreational opportunities include the Montlake Community Center, Montlake Tennis Courts, and McCurdy Park. |
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Pike/Pine |
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Bearing the name of the neighborhood's two main streets, the Pike/Pine neighborhood is tucked between Capitol Hill and First Hill. Residents enjoy easy access to I-5, the neighborhood's westernmost boundary. Condos and sedate single family homes create the mix of housing styles in this primarily residential area. Many residents are renters and of a younger demographic. This may in part be due to the close proximity of Seattle Central Community College and Seattle University. Small shops, offices, cafés, taverns, and a few auto dealers are found along Pike and Pine. The Cal Anderson Park and Bobby Morris Playfield has play equipment, tennis courts, picnic tables, paths and wading pool. |