Check out Greenwood Washington, one of Seattle’s top neighborhoods…
In the late 1800’s, Greenwood was actually a cemetery, and was called Woodland until 1907. In 1907 the bodies were removed and the neighborhood was platted for housing instead. The oversized lots are 5,663 square feet, but some are now being divided for newer construction.
The Greenwood neighborhood is bounded by N 75th Street on the south, N 105th Street on the north, Eighth Avenue NW on the west and Highway 99 on the east.
A typical three bedroom one bathroom home in the Greenwood area costs around $280,000 with an average of just over 2,000 square feet of living space. Despite the seemingly high cost, the average time on the market for these high-demand homes is just four days! This is a very sought-after area, and homes under $300,000 are considered a bargain.
The neighborhood is also within walking distance of the Greenwood business district, (which is a haven for antiques lovers), and has convenient access to the freeways.
Greenwood is served by the North Cluster of the Seattle School District. There are no high schools within the Greenwood neighborhood, although several are nearby. There are two primary schools in Greenwood; Greenwood Elementary and Bagley Elementary.
For those who love art, there are dozens of art galleries and shops in Greenwood. Greenwood also sports several excellent restaurants, including the famous Pig ‘N Whistle and the Carmelita, a vegan-friendly Mediterranean restaurant. After diner, an evening out might continue with a show at the Taproot Theatre or a tour of one of the two art galleries.
For residents who choose not to drive, the Metro bus lines pass through Greenwood on two different routes, and there’s also plenty of free street-side parking. You can shop for antiques at the Antika Antique Mall or at Hurds Antiques in Greenwood. For more contemporary goods, it’s just a short drive to the nearby Northgate Mall..
Greenwood encourages reading, offering both a Public Library and a bookstore. There is also a bowling alley, as well as two city parks. One of the parks even includes basketball courts.
Greenwood is part of Washington County. County resources that are available to Greenwood residents include a number of local farmer’s markets, dozens of WiFi access networks, and of course, a Starbucks.
The job market in this area spans from manual labor positions, such as construction and manufacturing, to white collar engineering and technical positions. This is a diverse population, with opportunities for nearly anyone.
If you enjoy sports, you’ll be pleased to find that Washington county is home to be the Seattle Seahawks, and the Seattle Mariners. If natural areas are more your style, check out the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. In this attraction, it’s the people that are in cages, as they move through animals roaming freely. View black tail deer, bison, bighorn sheep, elk, woodland caribou, water fowls, moose, and mountain goats from the safety of the exhibit’s ‘moving cage’.
At Olympic National Park, which local refer to as “three parks in one”, visitors can tour three distinctly different, (and still pristine), ecosystems-rugged glacier capped mountains, over 60 miles of wild Pacific coast and magnificent stands of old-growth and temperate rain forest. About 95% of the park is designated wilderness. It’s a treasure trove for nature enthusiasts!
With so much to do and see, it’s no wonder that Greenwood is one of Seattle’s top neighborhoods!
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