Neighborhoods

Ballard
Historically Ballard is the traditional center of Seattle's ethnically Scandinavian seafaring community, who were drawn to the area because of the salmon fishing opportunities. In recent years the decline of the fishing industry has decreased the proportion of Scandinavian residents but the neighborhood is still proud of its heritage. Ballard is home to the Nordic...
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Bellevue
Bellevue is the state’s fourth largest city and is connected to Seattle by two bridges across Lake Washington. With an estimated population of about 107,000 and an estimated job base of nearly 121,000 people, Bellevue spans nearly 31 miles between Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington. The city boasts spectacular commercial and retail development, and is recognized as the...
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First Hill/Capitol Hill
The hill, as it is known by the locals, originally got its name from early settlers when it was still the planned site for the Washington state capitol. It was the epicenter for the grunge rock revolution of the late 80's and early 90's. Main thoroughfares include Pine, Pike and Broadway.Located northeast of Downtown, north of the Central District and First Hill, and west...
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Kirkland
North of Bellevue on the I-405 corridor on the northeastern shores of Lake Washington, Kirkland has incredible waterfront access and a tight knit and active downtown. Luxurious homes abound along the water, from top-notch condos to lakefront homes. Kirkland also includes multiple neighborhoods such as Houghton, Rosehill and Totem Lake. It is also home to the Seattle...
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Madison Park
Located near the west end of the Evergreen Point Bridge, Madison Park stands out not as a typical urban neighborhood but as a unique, familiar enclave. Its commercial center stretches east from Lake Washington Boulevard to the foot of Madison Street facing Lake Washington, with more than 60 diverse neighborhood businesses located along its tree-lined streets. Business...
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Queen Anne
This area is best known for its commanding, incredible view of downtown and its nineteenth century architecture, Queen Anne. Linked to the city by Queen Anne Avenue, the neighborhood includes just about everything: from hot new restaurants to the heart of the city’s performing arts community and the Space Needle.
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SoDo
SoDo, Washington is located in King County and is part of the Seattle Metro Area. This area of Seattle makes up the city's industrial district and stands for South of Downtown, though originally came from South of the (King)dome from the pre-2000 stadium that has since been demolished. Now, the area includes the Seattle Mariners' Safeco Field ballpark and the Seattle...
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