Moving to Seattle can be an exciting time in your life as you get ready to experience the beautiful Pacific Northwest! If you’re moving into the City of Seattle and want to know the best places to live in Seattle then this list is for you! This information is derived from niche.com which analyzes different neighborhoods throughout the U.S.
#5 Belltown
Belltown has some high-rise condos and it has different shops, eateries, boutiques and galleries as well as cafes. There’s a lot of live music spots locally in that area and it has a lot of outdoor art with expansive Puget Sound views and there’s also beach access.
#4 Madrona
Madrona is mostly residential and it’s in East Seattle. Madrona goes along Lake Washington and you’ll find a lot of expensive homes in this area that go well into the multi-million dollar range. It’s a quieter part of the Seattle compared to being in the Downtown Seattle location.
#3 Lower Queen Anne
Lower Queen Anne in Seattle is at the base of Queen Anne Hill and it’s a very popular place where people like to eat, take a nice walk, or visit some of the cities museums. Climate Pledge Arena is nearby and that’s the area where the NHL’s Seattle Kraken and WNBA’s Seattle Storm play.
#2 South Lake Union
South Lake Union is very popular because that where many of Amazon’s buildings are located. Some would even call this area “Amazon Town”. There’s a lot of different restaurants and stores within walking distance and the Museum of History and Industry is in South Lake Union which highlights Seattle’s history businesses and different inventions. South Lake Union is where a lot of the boats will go for Seafair. Seafair this is an annual event in the Seattle area and it’s a three-day festival that features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, professional wakeboarders that perform, aand there’s a lot of people on the boats just enjoying the beautiful weather in the summer and all the festivities that are happening during that time (https://www.seafair.org/).
#1 Westlake
The best neighborhood in the city of Seattle is Westlake. Westlake is near South Lake Union and it borders Lake Union. This area is very close to many of the same amenities as South Lake Union and very walkable to a lot of the Amazon buildings. You’re close to many stores, shops, and restaurants and you’ll find newer condos and apartments in Westlake.
I hope this information was helpful. If you have any questions about moving to Seattle or if you’re looking to buy a home or sell a home, let me know and I’d be happy to help out.
Jonathan Martis
Managing Broker / Real Estate Agent
North Pacific Real Estate
425.318.8999
jonathan(at)northpacificrealestate(dotted)com