Seattle Real Estate Spotlight: West Seattle
West Seattle is one of Seattle’s oldest and largest neighborhoods. Geographically it is fairly isolated from the rest of the city, and is accessed via the West Seattle bridge or by water taxi. West Seattle’s Alki Beach is a little slice of coastal California in the Northwest, featuring a sandy beach and promenade lined with restaurants and shops. Though only a few minutes from downtown, West Seattle is a tight-knit community that prides itself on being culturally distinct from mainland Seattle.
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West Seattle History
West Seattle holds an important place in Seattle history, as Alki was where Arthur Denny and his party of settlers first came ashore in 1851. Separate towns of Alki and West Seattle existed until they were both annexed to the City of Seattle in 1907. This was also the same year an electric streetcar began service on present-day California Avenue Southwest. After that, Seattle real estate offices moved into the area known today as the Alaska Junction, and residential development boomed.
Points of Interest
The area is a popular community for residents and visitors, featuring the beautiful waterfront area of Alki Beach. Furthermore, Lincoln Park is 135 acre park facing West on Puget Sound. Also, on the south end of Lincoln Park you can catch a ferry to Vashon Island or the Washington Peninsula. In addition, the business districts along California Way SW and Admiral Way have countless things to offer passersby like music stores, restaurants, local retail, bakeries and salons. Moreover, there are very few chain stores in West Seattle. In fact most of the boutiques are unique to the neighborhood. Finally, Wes Seattle faces back towards downtown; thus, some of the most iconic Seattle photos are taken from the area.
View of Downtown Seattle across Elliott Bay from West Seattle
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