Name: Central
Address: Seattle

About the neighborhood

Central offers a vibrant community with diverse housing options, from single detached homes to spacious lofts and multi-bedroom units, built mostly around 1977. The neighborhood features approximately 30 nearby parks, including the well-known Leschi Park and Sam Smith Park, providing plenty of green spaces. Public transportation is highly accessible, supported by about 20 bus lines, complemented by an extensive bicycling network and conveniently located bike share stations. The area also presents ample dining choices, with numerous restaurants and cafes within easy reach. A variety of public and private schools contribute to the educational opportunities available throughout the community.

Characteristics

Transportation

Homeowners in Central are presented with several choices to get around without the need for a car. This community is reasonably transit friendly as a result of Capitol Hill on the Northgate - Angle Lake, and approximately 40 nearby bus lines. It is also very convenient for pedestrians to get around in this part of the city; many day-to-day errands can be run without needing to resort to a car, and plenty of businesses are especially close by. Cycling is moderately popular in this part of Seattle because a bike share station is generally located nearby, and there are a good number of bike lanes.

Services

Home buyers will value that no matter where their property is situated in Central, primary as well as high schools are close by. House owners have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. With respect to food, both general and specialty grocery stores are typically accessible within a very short trip from most homes for sale in this area. Moreover, with 300-odd restaurants and cafes in Central, there is almost always a place to get a meal or beverage just around the corner. Home buyers benefit from a large number of clothing stores within a short distance.

Character

Central is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the ambience of this area. It is very easy to find bustling places in this community. Even though a narrow selection of entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are lots of people around most of the time, and with its over 50 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Central is reasonably quiet overall, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic, although that is not the case near I-90. There is a fair amount of greenery in this part of the city as there are many tree-lined streets. Accessing public green spaces, such as Frink Park and Colman Park, is very easy from the majority of locations within the community, since there are over 100 of them close by for residents to relax in, including Leschi Park and Madrona Park.

Car friendly4.6

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly7.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly9.2

All day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly7.8

Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines

Restaurants8.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.0

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk