People from all over the world travel to Seattle to take in the area’s famous landmarks, but for Belltown residents, views of the iconic Space Needle, snow-capped Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound are a part of everyday life. Belltown is one of Seattle's most densely populated and walkable neighborhoods, with plenty of trendy shops, restaurants and attractions. “I used to live in Belltown. It’s actually where I met my partner of 17 years,” says James Stroupe, founding director of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty. “The neighborhood is basically a triangle of choice. From it, you can get to Seattle Center, the waterfront or the rest of downtown.”
1st Ave in Belltown is lined with housing and shopping near the heart of Seattle.
Nestled between the Puget Sound, , and the Space Needle, Belltown is a hip Seattle neighborhood.
The Space Needle can be viewed from nearly all parts of Belltown.
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Trendy dives and triple coconut cream pies
With over 100 restaurants in the neighborhood, Belltown residents have their pick of cuisine. Biscuit Bitch, a self-described “trailer park to table” café, offers a modern twist on classic Southern staples. For a more upscale experience, locals head to La Fontana Siciliana to dine on authentic Italian dishes by an alfresco courtyard fountain. Dahlia Bakery is widely known for its infamous Triple Coconut Cream Pie and other assorted baked goods made in small batches. For carnival-levels of fun, Shorty’s is a favorite nighttime dive, with its clown-themed bar and pinball arcade. When locals need to fill up their pantries, Belltown has many locally owned markets, like New Town Market and Belltown Grocery. However, those looking for a larger variety head to Whole Foods Market just 1 mile away.
Belltown locals frequent the very popular Biscuit Bitch Restaurant.
Shop for groceries at Whole Foods just five minutes from the center of Belltown.
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Mecca for the arts
Belltown is known for its sweeping views of Seattle's infamous attractions but is also a mecca for the arts. The neighborhood is home to The Crocodile, a live music venue where grunge supergroups Nirvana and Pearl Jam played in the 1990s. Belltown is also within walking distance of the Moore Theater, Seattle’s oldest active theater. Seattle Glassblowing Studio is a paramount stop, featuring a highly curated art gallery. The studio offers glass-blowing classes and workshops, and the public can stop in anytime during regular gallery hours to watch artists create in real time inside the studio’s hot shop.
The mural on 1st Ave in Belltown adds flare to an ordinary parking lot.
People wait for a concert at the Crocodile Club in Belltown, Seattle.
Take a workshop to learn from the pros at Seattle Glassblowing Studio in Belltown.
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Among the trees in Olympic Sculpture Park
Olympic Sculpture Park is the crowning jewel of Belltown. Set along the waterfront, this 9-acre park features award-winning sculptures, bike trails and a variety of coniferous and deciduous trees. Visitors can admire Pacific dogwoods and paper birches along the tree walk or explore The Grove’s native aspen forest. The park’s shoreline features plants that support its surrounding ecosystem, including naturally developing tidal gardens. Placed throughout the park’s green zones are large sculptures from the mid-1960s to the modern day that blend functionality with deeper meaning. When pet owners need to let their dogs out for some fresh air, Regrade Park is usually a go-to choice. This fenced-in, off-leash dog park features a mini course, a water station and a sizable concrete space for dogs to run around.
View the incredible sculptures at Olympic Sculopture
Go riding from Belltown through Olympic Sculpture Park for an afternoon of fresh air.
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Highrise Belltown condos have perfect views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains.
Floor-to-ceiling views of the bay
“Belltown probably holds the largest concentration of residential units in downtown proper,” Stroupe says. Most residents live in high-rise condos, which range in style from industrial chic to mirror-covered architecture. One-bedroom, one-bathroom condos typically list between $360,000 and $650,000 and come with floor-to-ceiling windows with mountain and bay views. However, some properties, especially those with two or more bedrooms and baths and over 1,000 square feet, start at $770,000 and can cost over $2 million. Properties have roughly $1,000 in monthly HOA fees that cover maintenance, concierge services and utilities.
Music and arts take center stage at Belltown schools
Young learners can attend Bailey Gatzert Elementary School, which has a C-plus on Niche. The school offers a free after-school program called the Seattle Music Partners, where students can participate in one-on-one music lessons with skilled musicians doubling as music tutors. Meany Middle School serves older students and hosts annual schoolwide events that celebrate diversity and community connection, such as the ‘Taste of Meany’ Multicultural Potluck Dinner, the International Food & Gift Marketplace and the Meany Art Festival. High schoolers can attend The Center School, which partners with local artists and arts organizations, such as the Seattle Repertory Theatre and Pottery Northwest, to offer students elective courses that are arts-infused and focused on creativity. Both Meany Middle and The Center School earn a score of B-plus from Niche.
Bailey Gatzert Elementary School
The Center School
Meany Middle School
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Trains, planes and automobiles
Because the streets of Belltown are densely packed and built for pedestrian traffic, most locals travel around the area on foot or bike. However, plenty of residents own cars, and the area is also within walking distance of the SVF train station, King County bus stops, and Seattle Streetcar light rail stations. For long-distance travel, Belltown is roughly 6 miles away from King County International Airport.
Hop on the Street Car just a short walk from Belltown to travel anywhere in the city.
Belltown has access to all of the King County Metro Bus lines.
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On average, homes in Belltown, Seattle sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Belltown, Seattle over the last 12 months is $470,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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