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Phinney Ridge is highly walkable, with a scenic and convenient setting
Phinney Ridge, a north-central Seattle neighborhood, is in a great location for westward views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. The area is known for the Woodland Park Zoo, which is nearly 100 acres. Although it has some slopes, Phinney Ridge is highly walkable. It's also within a couple of miles of other popular and walkable neighborhoods, like Green Lake, Ballard and Fremont . Phinney Ridge is a family-friendly community with top-rated public schools, lots of outdoor sites and diverse shopping and dining options.
Vintage bungalows are common, though there also is new construction
Single-family homes, including early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows, are the most common type of housing. There also are newer houses, including some built in the 2020s. Prices range from the low $500,000s to nearly $3 million. The low end includes older homes under 1,000 square feet, while the high end corresponds to both vintage and new houses of over 3,000 square feet. The median sales price is $1.3 million. Condos and townhomes have a similarly wide range of prices, though they max out around $1.5 million. Many lots are elevated, with homes set back from the street. People park in driveways, garages or on the street.
Craftsman architecture is common in Phinney Ridge.
Larger contemporary homes share streets with vintage bungalows in Phinney Ridge.
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You can get around by highways, buses or bicycles
State Route 99 (Aurora Avenue) runs along the east side of the neighborhood. "It can get you out of Seattle in a heartbeat, it's the fastest way to move through the city," says Anna Schwartz, a Realtor with John L. Scott - West Seattle. Interstate 5, a little farther east, is another efficient route for travel north or south.
The commute to Downtown Seattle, located about 6 miles south, can take 15 minutes, although that can increase with traffic. "The area is also very well connected if you want to use public transit," Schwartz says. A bus ride can take less than 30 minutes on the King County Metro RapidRide E Line. For those who prefer to cycle, bike lanes are available on streets such as Phinney Avenue North, North 50th Street and Linden Avenue North.
Spend time outdoors at the zoo, parks, lake and community garden
Among the many outdoor amenities in and around Phinney Ridge are:
Woodland Park: large zoo, rose garden, dog park, skate park, sledding hill
Phinney Ridge P-Patch: community garden nicknamed Billy Goat's Bluff, with a waitlist
Green Lake Park: trail loop, swimming, tennis courts, sailing center and dog park
Greenwood Park: trails, playground, multiuse fields often used for soccer
Special events include the zoo's winter light festival, WildLanterns, and ZooTunes, a summer concert series. In December, Green Lake Park's Pathway of Lights illuminates the trail loop, and the Summer Extravaganza Regatta in August brings out hundreds of competitive rowers
Woodland Park has walking paths and several playfields.
The Woodland Park Zoo has over 1,000 animals representing hundreds of species.
Green Lake Park is close by.
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Trendy Greenwood and Phinney avenues for independently-owned shops
Schwartz describes Phinney Ridge as a small pocket of Seattle with its own heart and a good mix of people. "No matter your life stage, there's a lot to do," she says, explaining that the neighborhood offers everything from family-oriented parks and restaurants to more of a nightlife scene, with bars and taphouses. And it's generally all within walking distance.
"The main drag is Greenwood Avenue …. It's a very hip place to be — it has the cool-kid stuff." Highlights include Ken's Market, a longtime neighborhood spot for groceries; Greenwood Hardware, which has been open since 1948; and Sophon, offering upscale Khmer cuisine. Below North 67th Street, Greenwood becomes Phinney Avenue N, which has Oliver's Twist, offering small plates and craft cocktails; The Daily Planet, specializing in antiques and collectibles, and Sweet!, a bakery and dessert shop.
Ken’s Market on Greenwood Avenue North is a go-to for groceries in Phinney Ridge.
Phinney Books is among the independently-owned businesses.
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Phinney Neighborhood Association and Phinney Center boost community
The Phinney Ridge and Greenwood, collectively known as PhinneyWood, benefit from the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA). The association consists of members from numerous households and businesses. The PNA operates several community sites and two preschool co-ops. The Phinney Center, in an easy-to-spot blue building, offers educational, fitness-focused and fun classes and activities. The PNA promotes free or affordable social services and provides specific programming for youth and seniors.
A variety of events encourage social and cultural connections
The Phinney Center and PNA bring the community together through events like:
Phinney Farmers Market: on Fridays from June through September
PhinneyWood Pride Rainbow Hop: LGBTQIA+ celebration in early June
PhinneyWood Summer Arts Festival: vendors, workshops, live music and food trucks in June
PhinneyWood Art Walk: local artists and businesses fill the streets in August
Bite of PhinneyWood: showcase of local restaurants and cafes in September
Cultural celebrations: Lunar New Year, the Holi Festival of Lights and Dia de los Muertos
Kids may enroll in the area's top-rated public schools
The area is zoned to the Seattle Public Schools district, which includes top-rated schools such as Hamilton International Middle School, which offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, as well as Ballard High School and Lincoln High School. Enrollment choice options are available through district applications.
West Woodland Elementary School is in the Seattle Public Schools district.
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School is a top-rated public school.
Some students attend top-rated Ballard High School.
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The area where I live mostly has small shops and stores with a few medical offices, which doesn't offer the greatest selection of places to work.
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5/16/2015Niche Review
There is plenty to see and do.....Sasquatch music festival, Hempfest, a ride to the top of the Space Needle, The Experience Music Project. The beauty to the scenery, moderate climate, great food / excellent restaurants, many farmers markets, National Parks ( Mount St Helens, Mt Rainier, Olympic National Park, Viewing Orca Whales off the the San Juan Islands and Elliott Bay.
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2/16/2015Niche Review
My neighborhood is in the safe zone of Aurora. There is constant police presence and crime is generally low. There isnt much concern as a result.
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4/20/2015Niche Review
It is rainy a lot of the time, but the sun has been out a great deal recently.
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Phinney Ridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Phinney Ridge, Seattle sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Phinney Ridge, Seattle over the last 12 months is $1,112,500, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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