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The oldest and the biggest of Seattle's neighborhoods -- is both a peninsula and a state of mind. West Seattle is were the first white settlers arrived and then later decided to move to the site of present day downtown for better access and development potential. Since that time, West Seattle has maintained it's identity as an independent community within Seattle. Although the access to the West Seattle Peninsula is always improving, residents continue to act as though West Seattle was an island and the community within it is as active as any city organizations.
As the biggest neighborhood in Seattle, West Seattle is made up of several neighborhoods that can be distinguished by cultural and ethnic diversity and all with a personality of their own.
Driving through West Seattle, you'd see a variety of fun shops, locally owned eateries and beautiful stretches of beach. Several business districts, along with the 400,000 sq. ft. Westwood village, provide an array of shopping opportunities. "The Junction," the retail heart of West Seattle at California Ave. and Alaska Street, is experiencing a renaissance with new shops, restaurants and markets. Small WWII era homes and a growing number of condos surround the area.
At the tip of West Seattle, the Alki neighborhood is known for its beachfront promenade and sweeping views of the Seattle skyline. Condominiums here are in great demand.
Fauntleroy, at the peninsula's southwest side, offers views of Puget Sound and the Olympics. The Fauntleroy Ferry terminal connects to Vashon Island and Southworth on the Kitsap Peninsula. Lincoln Park, a sprawling, forested tract of land near the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal, is a fine place to hike, bike, blade, and relax on the beach.
The Admiral neighborhood, containing a number of fine old homes, sits at the crest of the peninsula overlooking both Olympic and Cascade mountains. Alki Beach, a public golf course, 40 acre Schmitz Park, and Lincoln park featuring Seattle's only saltwater swim pool are local recreational gems. The Log House Museum and Arts West, a community theater and art center, provide a cultural focus. Annual events include the Street Festival in July and jazz Festival in September. Washington's second largest Farmers Market is held here on Sundays, May through November.
Median Prices: West Seattle Homes $280,000, Condos $251,975
Median Prices: Admiral Homes $403,109, Condos $212,004
Median Prices: Alki Homes $240,000, Condos $172,900
Median Prices: Fauntleroy Homes $399,950
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