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Seattle's oldest neighborhood is a hang-out hot spot
Considered by some to be Seattle's oldest neighborhood, Georgetown, set along the Duwamish Waterway, was founded in 1851. Despite being surrounded by freight train tracks, Interstate 5, a private airport and an industrial district, it has pockets of comfortable residential streets and is a hot spot for independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.
"It's grown in popularity in recent years and is one of the most visited hang-out spots for residents of surrounding neighborhoods," says Geoff Hill, managing broker with Keller Williams Greater Seattle. A top-producing agent, he's been a Realtor since 2006.
Boutiques and art, Georgetown Trailer Park Mall
Georgetown's retail is all about local business, with boutique shops and a focus on art and design. Koplin Del Rio and studio e are two of the neighborhood's art galleries.
A destination for quirky shopping, Georgetown Trailer Park Mall, located near the airport, is a collection of small businesses in vintage trailers. The mall is one of the Georgetown Flea Market locations. "The flea market is a pet- and family friendly gathering of over 75 local artists and artisans," Hill says. "There's original art, antiques, handmade goods, and one-of-a-kind vintage clothing." A stop on the monthly art walk Art Attack, the mall also hosts the Bizarre Bazaar Holiday Market each November and springtime tasting event Georgetown Bites!
Other area events include October's Georgetown Haunted History Tour, a multiday walking tour held annually for over 20 years. The Georgetown Carnival takes place in June and features live music, a cake walk, a beer and wine garden and much more. Not to be missed are the power tool drag races.
Art lovers can walk along the streets in Georgetown during the annual carnival in Seattle.
Embracing Georgetown's roots as Seattle's industrial hub, many older buildings are still in use.
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Beverages galore, Airport Way eateries
Beverage-based businesses include Georgetown Brewing, Tinte Cellars, Jellyfish Brewing Company, Georgetown Liquor Company and numerous bars. "Georgetown is especially popular with connoisseurs of craft beer and delicious Mexican food," Hill says.
The main drag on Airport Way has a variety of cuisines and cafes. Eater Seattle recommends Donburi Station's Japanese comfort food and The Corson Building for communal multicourse dinners. The restaurant, housed in a 1910 Italianate, has indoor dining, patio seating and garden settings. "Just a few blocks south is one of Seattle's most popular cake shops, Deep Sea Sugar and Salt," Hill says. The business is open for slices and cupcakes; whole cakes can be ordered in advance.
On Sixth Avenue, the Conscious Eatery has an array of sandwiches, offers vegetarian options, and gives patrons the satisfaction of knowing that for each meal sold, another is donated to a local nonprofit.
Locals can enjoy authentic mexican food and drinks at La Fonda Catrina in Georgetown.
Several breweries proudly call Georgetown home, including the Jellyfish Brewing Company.
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A haunted mansion, Craftsmans and townhouses
Many single-family homes are found between Corson Avenue South and Ellis Avenue South. Here, on Carleton Avenue, is the Gessner Mansion, a privately owned historic property. Also known as the Georgetown Castle, this turreted Queen Anne Victorian has a sordid backstory and is believed by many to be haunted. Georgetown houses generally come without such creepy credentials. Early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows are particularly common. Other options are contemporary builds from the 2010s, many of which are duplex-style townhouses.
Real estate prices range from about $600,000 to $870,000. "Georgetown is a bit of a hidden gem for those who've grown weary of over-crowded and over-priced options in more centrally located neighborhoods," says Hill, contrasting the neighborhood to Capitol Hill, Belltown and Fremont.
Considered to be haunted and coined the Georgetown Castle, the Gessner Mansion is a local icon.
Older Craftsman style homes are common in the Georgetown neighborhood in Seattle.
Recently built townhomes can be found throughout the Georgetown neighborhood in Seattle.
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Colossal cowboy kitsch at Oxbow Park
Oxbow Park features beloved Seattle landmarks in the form of a 44-foot-wide cowboy hat and a pair of 22-foot-tall cowboy boots. They date to the 1950s and were created for a Western-themed gas station. In a nod to the kitschy structures, the site is commonly called Hat n' Boots Park.
Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at the Georgetown Playfield, which features synthetic turf and is popular for soccer, kickball, softball and baseball. There's also a half basketball course, tennis and handball courts and a spray park open during the summer.
Iconic to the Georgetown neighborhood, the Hat n' Boots are now a great spot for a picnic.
Younger Georgetown locals can have fun on the aviation themed playground near the playfield.
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Bus routes, King County International Airport
Downtown Seattle is a quick drive from Georgetown — It's about a 5-mile trip north via I-5. King County Metro Bus Route 60 runs from Westwood Village shopping center to Capitol Hill and Route 107 travels from Renton Transit Center to Beacon Hill. For long-distance travel, it's about 9 miles to Sea-Tac, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Closer to home, the King County International Airport accounts for a solid chunk of the southern half of Georgetown. The airport serves small commercial airlines, corporate jets and private planes and offers scenic flights around Mount Rainier and Mount Saint Helens.
Located at the airport's south end in Tukwila, the Museum of Flight is the world's largest nonprofit air and space museum. The admission-based museum offers public tours, flight simulators, and family workshops and has an educational department, the Boeing Academy for STEM Learning.
Some folks like to take pictures of planes flying overhead in the Georgetown neighborhood.
Bus route 60 frequently stops in the Georgetown neighborhood for all those who commute by bus.
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Seattle Public Schools, Raisbeck Aviation High
Kids may attend schools in the Seattle Public Schools District, including Rising Star Elementary School. According to the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Rising Star has an average class size of 18, and over 80% of its teachers have master's degrees or higher. At the following levels, Mercer International Middle School and Franklin High School both have an A-minus from Niche.
Raisbeck Aviation High School, A-plus, is close to the airport and shares resources with the Museum of Flight. It's the country's only educational institution with an aviation-themed college preparatory program. The school enrolls via a lottery system open to students in the greater Puget Sound area.
Independent all-ages organizations such as the Seattle Artist League Art School and the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts fit nicely into Georgetown's creative culture.
Raising Star Elementary School serves the younger residents in the Seattle area.
ASA Mercer International Middle School scores an A- grade from Niche in the Seattle area.
Graded A- on Niche, Franklin High School serves the older students in the Seattle area.
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Georgetown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Georgetown, Seattle sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Georgetown, Seattle over the last 12 months is $645,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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