real estate & neighborhoods

Neighborhoods are like family members. They all have distinct personalities. Some may evince a casually cool charm, while others have a decidedly dynamic vibe. The best offer up their own compelling mix of restaurants and retail, sundries and services, daytime and nighttime diversion options. Make no mistake. There are a lot of great homes of various architecture and styles but it all starts with great neighborhoods. Here's our round up of the quintessential Seattle communities.

Ballard

Belltown

Capitol Hill/ First Hill

Central District

China Town/ International District

Columbia City

Downtown

Eastlake

Eastside

Fremont

Georgetown/ SoDo

Green Lake

Greenwood/ Phinney Ridge

Madison Park/ Madrona

Magnolia/ Interbay

Northgate

Pike Place Market

Pioneer Square

Puget Sound Islands

Queen Anne

Rainier Valley

South King County

South Lake Union

University District/ Roosevelt

Wallingford

West Seattle