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A family friendly neighborhood in West Seattle.

Median Home Rent (PER MONTH)

Studio / 1 BR
36% Complete

1,247

2 Bedrooms
50% Complete

1,750

3 Bedrooms
88% Complete

3,097

4 Bedrooms
100% Complete

3,500


Median Home Price

Studio / 1 BR
53% Complete

385K

2 Bedrooms
56% Complete

404K

3 Bedrooms
70% Complete

501K

4 Bedrooms
100% Complete

720K

Good For
  • Families
  • Professionals

 

What’s around
  • 4 Restaurants
  • 0 Banks
  • 1 Grocery stores/markets
  • 0 Nightlife options
  • 3 Shops
  • 0 Schools
  • 6 Fitness options

 


PUBLIC TRANSITGood

WALKABILITYAverage

Safety

Genesee has a below average violent crime rate and a low property crime rate for Seattle.

  WHAT’S LIVING IN Genesee LIKE?

Located in the center of West Seattle, Genesee is a quiet residential neighborhood popular with families. This neighborhood isn't particularly exciting, but you are quite close to the dining, nightlife, and shopping hub of West Seattle Junction.

When you need to tire the kids out, Ercolini Park has a childrens' play areas as well as open grassy space for sports.

There are a few very good elementary schools in the area, as well as several private schools.

Genesee is bordered on the north by North Admiral, on the east by North Delridge, on the south by Seaview, and on the west by Alki.

 

Commute:
Downtown Seattle: 5.5 miles / 15-35 minutes by car / 30 minutes by transit
Bellevue: 15.5 miles / 30-60 minutes by car / 90 minutes by transit
Redmond: 22 miles / 35-70 minutes by car / 65-75 minutes by transit

Genesee

 

Local Flavor   Genesee LOCAL schools

K-5 GRADES
Tilden School

Parent Rating:

Type:private
Distance:0.17 mi

PK-8 GRADES
Holy Rosary School

Parent Rating:

Type:private
Distance:0.23 mi

9-12 GRADES
Seattle Lutheran High School

Parent Rating:

Type:private
Distance:0.28 mi

9-12 GRADES
St Christopher Academy

Parent Rating:

Type:private
Distance:0.28 mi

K-5 GRADES
Genesee Hill Elementary School

Parent Rating:

Type:public
Distance:0.29 mi

 

Local Flavor   Genesee Local Flavor

Buddha Ruksa

Buddha Ruksa 3520 SW GENESEE ST SEATTLE, WA 98126 MAP
buddharuksa.com

At Buddha Ruksa they try to marry the rich traditions of Thailand with the modern innovation of the Pacific Northwest. Classy, romantic, warm, chic.

Highstrike Grill

Highstrike Grill 4505 39TH AVE SW SEATTLE, WA 98116 MAP
highstrikegrill.com

An American grill that prides itself on a warm, friendly atmosphere. 

Welcome Road Winery

Welcome Road Winery 3804 CALIFORNIA AVE SW SEATTLE, WA 98116 MAP
welcomeroadwinery.com

Small winery with a big passion for wine and good food. 

Photo Credits: Thanks to @brendalexander, @zilla75, @iamjasenka, @kfclovesyou, @Seattle Parks , @Joe Wolf , @NabeWise for your great photos of this neighborhood! 

 

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