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Community Information for 98121*
| Population | 10,973 |
| Median Age | 38.75 |
| Median Household Income | $39,543 |
| Households with Children | 3.19% |
| Median Travel Time to Work | 18.5 minutes |
*Based on zipcode 98121 at the center of this area.
Real Estate Market Information
| Median Home Sale Price | $403,000 |
| Annual Turnover Rate | 37.89% |
| In current residence 5+ years | 12.51% |
| Median years in residence | 1.7 |
| Homes Owned | 22.28% |
| Homes Rented | 63.94% |
| Homes Vacant | 13.78% |
Seattle, WA School Information
Preschools
- St Anne School
101 W Lee St - Matheia School 414-A West Howe St
- Experimental Education Unit Columbia Rd
- Bright Water School 1501 10th Ave E
- Bertschi School 2227 10th Ave E
- University Child Dev School 3500 Interlake Ave N
Elementary Schools
- St Anne School 101 W Lee St
- Spruce Street School 914 Virginia St
- John Hay Elementary School 201 Garfield St
- Matheia School 414-A West Howe St
- Lowell Elementary School 1058 E Mercer St
- Seattle Country Day School 2619 4th Ave N
Middle Schools
- St Anne School 101 W Lee St
- Mcclure Middle School 1915 1st Ave W
- Sec Bilingual Orientation Center 411 Boston St
- Northwest School 1415 Summit Ave
- Seattle Country Day School 2619 4th Ave N
- Seattle Academy Of Arts & Science 1291 E Union St
High Schools
- Center School 305 Harrison St
- Hazel Wolf Waldorf High School 160 John St
- Sec Bilingual Orientation Center 411 Boston St
- Northwest School 1415 Summit Ave
- O'dea High School 802 Terry Ave
- Seattle Academy Of Arts & Science 1291 E Union St
These are the closest schools to your requested location. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please consult your real estate agent or school district to confirm the schools you are zoned to attend.
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Seattle Metro and Neighborhood Information
With its breathtaking landscape and sprawling public parks, Seattle is often referred to as the Emerald City. Located between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington in King County, Seattle was first inhabited predominantly by American Indians until the first European settlers arrived in 1851. The Klondike Gold Rush during the late 19th century helped turn Seattle into a major transportation center. Today, many Fortune 500 companies have chosen to headquarter in this bustling city, including Washington Mutual, Amazon.com, Nordstrom and Starbucks.
As the birth place of grunge rock, Seattle has a rich music history. Bands such as Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Deathcab for Cutie, Foo Fighters and Modest Mouse have put the city on the nation’s cultural map. The most striking feature in the Seattle skyline is the Space Needle. Built in 1962 for the World’s Fair, this landmark is visited by about 20,000 people a day. The Space Needle is located in the Seattle Center just North of Bell town in lower Queen Anne.
Every year on Memorial Day weekend, residents can enjoy two major concerts, the Seattle International Film festival and the Northwest Folk Life festival. During the rest of the year, there is much to offer in other areas of the city, such as the Woodland Park Zoo, the oldest zoo on the West Coast, the Seattle Aquarium and the Seattle Underground Tour, featuring an exhibit of places that existed before the Great Fire of 1889. Residents also enjoy professional sports teams, including the Seattle Mariners (MLB), Seahawks (NFL) and the SuperSonics (NBA).
Friendly neighborhood shops
Popular neighborhoods in Seattle include Broadmoor, Madison Park and Tacoma. The median value for a single family home is about $425,000. 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 owners are likely to know their customers’ names as shoppers relax with a cappuccino at tables set up along bustling sidewalks, browse in one of the neighborhood’s many independently owned shops or spend the evening dining at a number of well-loved eateries. Expect to pay $449,000 and up for a home in this friendly neighborhood.
Although real estate prices are higher in the Emerald City, there are many complimentary outdoor activities that more than make up for the costs. Throughout the year, residents can enjoy sailing, skiing, biking, camping and hiking, to name a few. Take a load off and relax for the day with leisurely activities including visiting the Smith Tower, Pike Place Market, Volunteer Park and the Fremont Troll, which is a statue of a man clutching an actual Volkswagen Beetle underneath a bridge. So take part in these fun adventures and start your Seattle home search today!
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