photo credit: Kay Gaensler
In 2011 the Seattle Met came out with a list of the Best Places to Live I agree with this list. The Hottest most Vibrant communities are ones right in my back yard.
1. Beacon Hill
Living on Beacon Hill has been a familiar place for me. I have lived here for a very long time and still home rental homes and families in the area. Known for diversity and a lot of charm in this South Seattle neighborhood. The community has a lot of pride and their residents are proud to be from this area if they move away. Many people have raised their families in this area great city views and close to downtown. Here is a video of a group of young adults from Beacon Hill Namsayin. Great bunch of guys who are all about representing their city and turned their passion into an entrepreneurial venture.
2. Phinney Ridge and Greenwood
Both cities are so cute they could almost go together. They also have their own blogs which are the hottest things right now having a place the community can stay up to date on what is going on. http://www.phinneywood.com/ and Greenwood.
3. Vashon
If you want to get away to a small town feel. Head up to the island on the next ferry ride over. Its a quiet spot and a more for the tourist types. If you want to get away or if your really into the hippy type of life style Vashon is were its at.
4. Magnolia
Its really one of the best kept secrets until now Magnolia has been recognized as one of the hot neighborhoods for most Seattleites. Magnolia has a charm about the city and its close to downtown Seattle for those who commute. Discovery Park is a great place for families and the community. Great views, big yards what more could you want?
5. Mount Baker
Another most sought after neighborhood for a lot of my clients, Mount Baker. You know everyone in the neighborhood really quickly if you move to this area. Its a kind of place where you can just relax and be with your friends and family. Great parks, Colman Park, Mount Baker Park, and Lake Washington Boulevard along the water and don?t forget Genesee Park on the southeastern part of the neighborhood. Mount Baker has a business district which is surprising a busy place for visitors and has a very walkable vibe.
6. Fremont
Looking for some interesting fun? You can find it in Fremont. Unique boutiques and business in the area and almost every month their is some time of parade or farmers market of some sort to check out. Want to shake things up check out some salsa dancing, the newest pie shop and other Fine Arts and Galleries to visit. You will find that the demographic here are over 25 and about 41% have bachelor degrees.
7. Maple Leaf
Northern part of Seattle you will find Maple Leaf. A bit over looked by some but its a great area for dog walkers and people who like to take walks and its only a hop skip over to Green Lake as well.
8. Laurelhurst
Another great area that most don?t really know about. Close to the University of washington, located right near lake washington some homes are right on the water. It is a bit ritzy and exclusive location but if you got the cash and want to be part of the presidents club this is where you want t be. Bill Gates used to live in this area and his dad still does as well. The average median household is about 90k in Laurelhurst so it might be a possibility for you, right?
9. North Admiral
Located on the Westside of Seattle North Admiral and is one of the oldest neighborhoods around. It has all types of people moving in and visitors of all sorts with concerts and activities a like. The neighborhood name implies that it is at the north end of Admiral Way S.W. However Admiral runs east and west and crosses California Avenue S.W. north of the major junction at S.W. Alaska street and California, thus the name North Admiral combines the orientation to the junction with the name of the main cross street.
10. Ravenna
Ravenna is a neighborhood in northeastern Seattle, Washington named after Ravenna, Italy. Though Ravenna is considered a residential neighborhood, it also is home to several businesses such as the University Village Shopping Center. Many of the neighborhood?s residents are graduate students and professors at the University of Washington, with one of the main neighborhood roads, Ravenna Boulevard, commonly referred to as ?professors? row?. Cowen-Ravenna Park, located near University Village and the walking or biking route connecting Green Lake to Burke-Gilman Trail, is a popular feature of the neighborhood.
via wikipedia
11. Kirkland
Downtown Kirkland is always a bustling little waterfront area. Great Shops, lots of restaurants coming up and a great retirement community that was built right in the middle of everything. Though it still draws in the young crowd with a few bar and a hoping night life. If your looking to walk your dog downtown Kirkland is a fun place to be. Outside of downtown Kirkland you have the Finn Hill, Kingsgate, and North Juanita neighborhoods that boost the population growth by 33,000 this past june due to the annexation. The city is design has been in the works and tons of things going on I am sure you will see more great things coming up in this city.
12. Madison Park
You can find middle-working class and a bit on the pricey side of home values. But you can find great modest looking beach houses to the north of Madison park. Most of the smaller homes have been torn down but they still have a little charm to them. This is a very friendly neighborhood and has a great collection of retail amenities and its just right between the Arboretum and Lake Washington. Its a destination neighborhood that has almost everything you need.
13. Montlake
Montlake is an affluent residential neighborhood in central Seattle. It is bounded to the north by Portage Bay and the Montlake Cut section of the Lake Washington Ship Canal, to the east by the Washington Park Arboretum, and to the south and west by Interlaken Park. Capitol Hill is on its south and west sides, and the University of Washington lies across the Montlake Cut to the north. State Route 520 runs through the northern tip of Montlake, isolating four blocks from the rest of the neighborhood. Though sports at the University of Washington are often referred to metonymically as ?Montlake,? UW sports facilities are not located within the traditional bounds of the neighborhood (but are located on Montlake Boulevard N.E., across the Montlake Cut from the neighborhood).
The neighborhood?s main thoroughfares are Boyer Avenue E. (northwest- and southeast-bound), 24th Avenue E. and Lake Washington and Montlake Boulevards E. (north- and southbound), and E. Lake Washington Boulevard (east- and westbound).
14. Ballard
Ballard is a neighborhood located in the northwestern part of Seattle, Washington. To the north it is bounded by Crown Hill, (N.W. 85th Street); to the east by Greenwood, Phinney Ridge and Fremont (along 8th Avenue N.W.); to the south by the Lake Washington Ship Canal; and to the west by Puget Sound?s Shilshole Bay. The neighborhood?s landmarks include the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (known locally as the ?Ballard Locks?), the Nordic Heritage Museum, the Shilshole Bay Marina, and Golden Gardens Park.
15. Pike/Pine
You can find a great condo right in the city. A ton of shopping to do in the area with over 30 -odd retail stores, 10 coffee shops, half a dozen grocery stores and convenience stores, bars and restaurants to try all up and down both Pike and Pine. I found an old great video featuring a game show that asked a question about pike or pine? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJsOYV-XXes
16. Madrona
Madrona is a mostly residential neighborhood in east central Seattle, Washington. It is bounded on the east by Lake Washington; on the south by E. Cherry Street, beyond which is Leschi; on the west by Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, beyond which is the Central District; and on the north by E. Howell Street, beyond which is Denny-Blaine.
The neighborhood?s main thoroughfares are E. Union and E. Cherry Streets (east- and westbound), Madrona Drive (northwest- and southeast-bound), and 34th Avenue and Lake Washington Boulevard (north- and southbound). It is home to Madrona Park and the 34th Avenue and E. Union commercial area.
17. Wallingford
Wallingford is a neighborhood in north central Seattle, Washington, named after John Noble Wallingford (died 1913). The QFC supermarket at the corner of N 45th Street and Wallingford Avenue N may be regarded as the center of the neighborhood; its large WALLINGFORD neon sign is made in part from letters in the old FOOD GIANT sign that adorned QFC?s predecessor for decades.
18. Burien
Burien is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located south of Seattle. As of the 2010 Census, Burien?s population is 33,313, which is a 2.9% increase since incorporation. Annexation in 2011 has increased the cities population to about 45,000
19. Issaquah Highlands
Issaquah Highlands ? Issaquah, Washington is an urban village planned community developed following concepts of New Urbanism located on the Pine Lake Plateau directly east of Interstate 90 in the City of Issaquah, Washington, 17 miles [27 kilometers] east of Seattle, Washington. Land was purchased by Port Blakely Communities, Inc. in 1990 and planning began in 1991. Construction began in 1996 with the first residents arriving in 1998. Currently, according to the Issaquah Highlands Community Association, the population is 7,000 with a total of 10,000 residents expected at build out. A 10-year planning process involved the City of Issaquah,King County, the State of Washington and private developer, Port Blakely Communities. The land planning approach for Issaquah Highlands followed the principles of New Urbanism and was the first new community in Washington State approved following enactment of Washington State Growth Management Act enacted in 1990.
Next 5 Places that are growing
1. Columbia City
This area has been revitalized with the retail shops, restaurants its a historic city but it is growing. Named the most diverse city zip code in the country this city is hopping. You can commute a very short ride over to downtown using the new light rail system. Mass transit has helped improve the area and giving a young professionals a way to find affordable homes with all the amenities close by.
2. Hillman City
Close to Columbia city and a thriving retail and restaurant scene makes this a popping area. With all the cultures and diversity around this neighborhood attracts block parties and all types of events in the area. Again another affordable area for a first time home buyers American dream.
3. Sammamish
The city of Sammamish plans to grow their city by adding a town hall and a centralized plaza to make the area more walkable. It is starting to become its own little city up there. Suburban strip malls have been making the area more livable. For those who are wanting to live in a Seattle suburb should take a look here. Community time is a little far for those working in downtown Seattle or up North. The home prices in this area are on the high end but in the future this area will have everything you want when raising a family.
4. South Lake Union
Amazon recently moved into South Lake Union bringing in its young professionals and drawing in other web companies will bring on the condos and restaurants to attend to the demographic. It will surely bee an area where you may see Belltown residents and others moving into the happening part of town.
5. Central District
The Central District or also known as the CD lost its edge during the real estate bubble. People are know starting to look upon this south area of capitol hill. It is great for young families who want a bigger house and a yard without having to sacrifice their social or night life. Close to I-5 and I90 and downtown Seattle makes this a area worth looking into.
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