West Seattle

West Seattle is a popular neighborhood in today’s Seattle real estate market and is just a short commute from downtown across the West Seattle Bridge. The main commercial district in is situated at the top of the hill, at the intersection of SW Alaska St. and California Ave. SW. Known locally as “The Junction” this area is filled with shops and cafes.

The Admiral and Belvidere neighborhoods are situated in the north part of West Seattle and are some of the more affluent neighborhoods in the West Seattle real estate market. This area boasts a number of interesting shops and restaurants with scenic views of downtown Seattle and the Olympic Mountains.

West Seattle’s prized possession, Alki, is one of Seattle real estate’s favorite summer hot spots. It is an area situated along the north and west sides of the peninsula and features a long, breezy beach that can feel like a tropical resort on sunny days. The views of downtown Seattle, the Islands and the Kitsap Peninsula with mountains in the background are spectacular on clear days.

Along the southwest slope, Fauntleroy is a private residential area that offers its residents unmatched views of the Puget Sound, Vashon Island, and the Olympic Mountains and Peninsula.