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Time is different in 'The Center of the Universe'
A few words used to describe Fremont, a neighborhood in the north-central part of Seattle, include "Funky," "freaky" and "bohemian." A hippie haven in the 1960s, Fremont still has a thriving arts community, indie shops, music and unique events. Fremont is called the "Center of the Universe, as some consider it the focal point of existence. A guidepost at North Fremont Avenue and North 35th Street may be the epicenter of it all. The sign's directional arrows changed occasionally, have pointed to locations like Machu Picchu, Timbuktu and Pluto. "Fremont has a very counterculture culture — that's the whole point of it being the Center of the Universe," says Jim Pullin, managing broker at Skyline Properties. "Time is different here. 'Is it faster? Is it slower?' That's not the point. We're on Fremont time."
Whatever the speed, it's easy to get around Fremont, with highly walkable streets, bike lanes, extensive trails and bus service. "For anyone who wants to be in the city, young or old, Fremont's a great fit," Pullin says. As seen in other parts of Seattle, the tech jobs here are a big draw. Home to offices for Adobe software, Google, Getty Images and other tech companies, Fremont has also been dubbed "Silicon Canal."
"Fremont has a very counterculture culture — that's the whole point of it being the Center of the Universe," says Jim Pullin, managing broker at Skyline Properties and consistently a top 1% real estate agent nationwide. "Time is different here. 'Is it faster? Is it slower?' That's not the point. We're on Fremont time."
Public art, the Fremont Troll, communists and clowns
Over 50 pieces of public art are scattered throughout the neighborhood. "Fremont was an artist enclave; that's part of the history. Lots of artists probably still live here," Pullin says.
The most well-known sculpture is the Fremont Troll, perched in an area under the Aurora Bridge. Next to the troll, an archway labeled "Troll's Knoll Forest" looks like a fairy tale portal; it leads into Troll's Knoll Park. The park has a community garden and stair access to the top side of the bridge. An example of Fremont's eclectic nature is seen in its statuary. Less than a half mile from a statue of communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, the J.P. Patches statue celebrates a famous television clown. Another signature monument is a rocket above a store's doorway, bearing a motto, which, translated from Latin, means "freedom to be peculiar."
Fremont Rocket.
Fremont Troll.
Street sculpture.
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Specialty shops, dining and nightlife in Fremont
Fremont is known for locally owned and specialty businesses, like clothing boutiques and cafes. The Fremont Vintage Mall is a collective with all sorts of finds. Theo Chocolate's flagship store has a confection kitchen on site, and the company has been certified as Fair Trade Fair for Life due to sustainable and socially conscious business practices. Fremont Avenue and North 35th and 36th streets have some of the greatest concentration of shops.
Among the eateries, Paseo Fremont's Caribbean and Latin flavors infuse their sizable sandwiches, perfect for a picnic by the waterside. Dreamland Bar & Diner hosts popular drag brunches, and The George and Dragon Pub is Seattle's original soccer hangout, adding British vibes to Fremont since 1995. PCC Community Markets co-op is on North 34th Street.
Nectar Lounge, the city's largest indoor/outdoor music venue, showcases local, national and global performers. Acts have included Janelle Monae, Greensky Bluegrass, Sir Mix-A-Lot and Brandi Carlile. The dance floors are hot at Baila Bar, a Peruvian restaurant and nightclub known for bachata, salsa, reggaeton and merengue. Another spot with weekly dance nights is Salsa Con Todo Seattle Dance Academy. Dancers of all levels are welcome, and it's not necessary to bring a partner. The studio is brimming to the doors on Friday nights for bachata, salsa, kizomba and zouk.
Retail sidewalk on Stone Way.
Nectar Lounge music venue.
Balcony area at Dreamland Bar and Diner.
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Fremont Fair's solstice parade, the Sunday Market
The Fremont Fair, celebrating the summer solstice, is a weekend street festival held since 1972. There are art vendors, street performers, art cars and music stages. A prime part of the fair, the Fremont Solstice Parade, may include naked cyclists, giant puppets and creative floats. The Fremont Arts Council promotes the fair, the year-round Fremont Sunday Market, the Luminata lantern procession around Green Lake in the fall and the Petit Troll Parade, a Mardi Gras celebration.
The summer series Fremont Fridays, with live music and vendors, is jam-packed. Though it's called "Seattle's No. 1 Underground Festival," it's hard to miss the youthful, energetic crowds. They may take it down a notch when it's time for the silent disco from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. "Fremont is very popular now with young professionals, people who work in tech-type industries," Pullin says.
Fremont Oktoberfest, held in late September, includes over 50 breweries, making it the biggest fall beer fest in Seattle. For artisan beers and free pretzels all year, there's Fremont Brewing's Urban Beer Garden on North 34th Street. Warming up January, Fremont Soupocalypse features over a dozen restaurants' soups. The Soupocalypse passport is complete with eight stamps and can be traded in at Fremont Mischief Distillery Tasting Room for rewards.
Fremont's Craftsmans, contemporaries and condos
More people from elsewhere in Washington or from out of state are taking up residence in the Puget Sound region. Iris van Giessen, a front desk manager at Staybridge Suites, says the hotel frequently has extended-stay guests who are relocating to Fremont. "They may stay here for a month or two while waiting to move into their house."
Fremont has a mix of homes, many of which were built in the early 20th century. During the 1910s, clusters of houses marketed as "bungalow Craftsmans" were developed in Fremont by designer Jud Yoho and The Craftsman Bungalow Company. Homes with contemporary or modern styling date from the 2000s to the 2020s. Single-family homes can range from $620,000 to $1.4 million, depending on size and age. Condo pricing ranges widely as well, as studios can sell for under $250,000 and 2020s three-bedrooms for $900,000.
Close to the Aurora Bridge are some floating homes with year-round moorage. They range from $1.7 million to $5.8 million, but the supply is limited. According to Pullin, the city has permanently ceased the issuance of any new floating home plaques, a step that changes a boat's designation from a vessel to a home.
Varying craftsman homes mixed with traditional homes.
Craftsman homes.
Condominium beside establish homes.
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The Cut, two bridges and state Route 99
Aurora Avenue North and the Aurora Bridge are part of state Route 99, which crosses from the Queen Anne area to Fremont. Fremont's bridges span an area bordering on Lake Union. The Fremont Cut includes a ship channel and is part of the continued waterway from the Lake Washington Ship Canal, Salmon Bay and the wider Shilshole Bay. "The Cut was dug by hand, starting when somebody got sick of needing better transportation between Lake Washington, Lake Union and the Sound," Pullin says. In the 1880s, the Lake Washington Improvement Company contracted Wa Chong Company, which had immigrant laborers dig the Cut using hand tools.
Another option for crossing from Queen Anne is the Fremont Bridge, a drawbridge that operates as boats come through after first signaling by horn. "When the boats signal, traffic on the bridge stops for everyone: pedestrians, cyclists and cars," Pullin says. "It's not on a schedule. But they do limit it during rush hour."
Fremont Canal Park, the Ballard Locks and Gas Works Park
The long strip of Fremont Canal Park is beside the Cut. It's the home of the topiary-style dinosaurs Pullin describes as "Fremont famous." The paved Burke Gilman Trail is used for strolls, runs and cycling. It's a few miles from the canal park via the trail and then Northwest 45th Street to reach the Hiram M. Chittenden Ballard Locks. From the north side, people can go through Carl S. English Botanical Garden and take the locks to the southern side, passing the fish ladder, a structure that enables fish to scale the locks more easily. "The main thing for people actually living here would be the commuting opportunity at the locks," Pullin says. Bike commuters often use this route, but they have to make sure to get back before the botanical garden closes at 9 p.m.
A popular waterside park close to Fremont is Gas Works Park, distinct for the remains of a coal gasification plant incorporated into its design. Gas Works Park is about a mile from the Fremont Canal Park, which it links to via the Burke Gilman Trail and the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop. Named after the chief of a Duwamish tribe village on Lake Union, the multiuse loop connects to more than 35 pocket parks along Lake Union.
B.F. Day Elementary, Hamilton International Middle, Ballard High
Public schools are in the highly rated Seattle Public Schools district. B.F. Day Elementary School has been upgraded over the years to include a rain garden, produce garden beds and a plaza. The school, which earns an A grade from Niche, has ongoing partnerships with the Fremont Arts Council and the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. "We are seeing more families moving into the area," says Caroline Sherman, office administrator for the chamber.
Hamilton International Middle School receives an A grade from Niche and promotes multilingualism, with classes in Spanish and Japanese. Ballard High School, which receives an A-minus, has biotech pathways, a digital filmmaking program and a maritime academy.
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Parks in this Area
Troll's Knoll Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Fremont Canal Park
Lake
Trails
Wallingford Playfield
Pool
Soccer
Tennis
Ross Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
West Ewing Mini Park
Trails
River
Parking Lot
B.F. Day Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
A. B. Ernst Park
Fremont Peak Park
Hazel Heights P-Patch Community Garden
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
31 min drive
Bus
Phinney Ave N & N 46th St
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NW Market St & NW 48th St
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Phinney Ave N & N 50th St
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N 36th St & 1st Ave NW
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Stone Way N & N 43rd St
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Fremont Ave N & N 41st St
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Fremont Ave N & N 39th St
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.322 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
1/18/2017Niche Review
I love the small-town attitude within a big city that is found in Fremont. There are so many restaurants here that cater to many different people, as well as a general friendliness among residents.
4.0Niche User
7/19/2014Niche Review
I would love to live here but when we decide to buy, I'd imagine we'll be priced out of this area.
5.0Niche User
7/19/2014Niche Review
Very easy access to several bus lines and very walkable to many active areas of town.
5.0Niche User
4/29/2014Niche Review
Lots and lots of little stores, but you can get everything you need without having to walk/drive more than a mile.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fremont
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fremont Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fremont, Seattle sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fremont, Seattle over the last 12 months is $630,000, up 66% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Excellent location for this updated corner townhouse in Upper Fremont. With a freshly landscaped yard (Yes, bring your pups!), A/C (mini splits recently added!), and totally livable layout - this home checks all the boxes. Big SE corner windows view greenery allowing for great natural light and privacy. Main level living with hardwoods, open kitchen, gas fireplace, 1/2 bath and deck. Two bedrooms
Extraordinary multi-unit property w/fantastic rental history in Phinney Ridge. This meticulously maintained home boasts modern updates throughout while preserving the era relevant Craftsman charm. Includes 2 short term & two long term units; each with separate exterior access, individual kitchen, dining, bedrooms and bathrooms. Main unit includes 170 sq ft enclosed porch and private washer/dryer.
GET 2.99% SELLER-PAID FINANCING, SAVING YOU $2000/mo! Arlo in Wallingford by Greencity Homes offers you both savings + location in this move-in ready, modern & cool 2-bed+large flex space home, boasting a double-height ceiling, expansive windows, gas stove that is rare to find in new construction, a powder bath for guests, hard floors throughout, and a private primary suite w/ walk-in closet, all
Northwest Contemporary townhome boasting expansive Lake Union views within a LEED Platinum designed community. Created by Johnston Architects, this spacious 2 Bed+ den townhome is part of a 7-unit boutique enclave located just blocks from the Burke-Gilman Trail, Gas Works Park and all the shops & eateries that make Fremont & Wallingford unique. It features bamboo floors, an open-concept living
A rare offering where timeless sophistication meets modern design. Bathed in natural light, this impeccably crafted residence features a flowing open layout with generously scaled rooms and refined finishes throughout. Every detail has been curated for both beauty and function, showcasing exceptional quality and intentional design. The main level is an entertainers dream: graceful, inviting, and
Welcome home to this modern townhome centrally located in Wallingford with ultra-dynamic views of the Seattle Skyline, Mt. Rainier & S Lake Union. Boasting a functional floor plan and eco-friendly design with an abundance of natural light flooding each room. Gourmet chef's kitchen with SS appliances, sleek slabs of quartz and designer floating staircase. Spacious top floor primary suite w/deluxe
On tree-lined, historic Stone Way is a new building that wants you to see, hear and experience all Seattle has to offer. Wide-open areas and clear sightlines to bring the world in. Just steps from Lake Union and the Burke Gilman trail, these beautifully designed luxury homes offer easy access to nearby Fremont, downtown, and more. Beyond a path to adventure, this is a true communitya place to set
Charming 2BR/1BA home with timeless character and modern updates, ideally located in Ballard near Fremont and Phinney Ridge. Enjoy 910 sq ft of hardwood-floored living space, plus a mostly finished 565 sq ft basement—great for a home office or bonus room. Detached ADU offers a kitchenette and 3/4 bath—ideal for guests or creative use. Lush yard with planter boxes, mature blooms, and monthly yard
Located in Seattle, WA, the Eclipse Fremont Apartments is near the I-5 Express and nestled amidst the Fremont area. Our commitment to meeting your needs shines when you walk through your front door.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
14,925
Median Age
35
Population Density
24 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$127,721
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$156,778
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
78.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
83.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
74/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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