Columbia City
Seattle, Washington Homes for Sale
About Columbia City
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $333,000 to $998,000
Closed Prices: $390,000 to $2,590,000
Median Sale Price: $734,900
Average $ per sq ft: $487
Association Fee Ranges:
Around Columbia City
Those who prefer easy access to grocery stores, shops, and restaurants will prefer to live near Rainier Avenue S. Those wanting a quieter experience will prefer living just east of that location. Whether you want to have your own yard to maintain or room with a view, you’ll find it here, and with three public parks nearby, burning off excess energy is easy to do. While Rainier Avenue S is bustling with shops and restaurants, the rest of the tree-lined neighborhood offers a quiet residential environment.
There are so many good places to dine in Columbia City, especially along Rainier Avenue S. However, to narrow it down, dining spots that get the highest marks include Empire Roasters & Records, which features hand-crafted espresso drinks and a record store on the second level. Off Alley is another top-rated spot that offers local produce and sustainably sourced seafood as well as Safari Njema Restaurant, which offers a mix of African and Mediterranean dishes.
Columbia City is known for having a small-town vibe as well as a vibrant culture scene. You’ll see a mix of historic single-family homes alongside newer condos and apartment buildings, as well as international restaurants and a wide selection of local retail shops. With several public parks in the neighborhood, you’ll see people from all walks of life flocking to the greenspaces, playgrounds, or trails to help keep their fitness level up.
There is a variety of Friday night entertainment options in Columbia City, which can all be found along the north end of Rainier Avenue S. If your home doesn’t have a backyard, you’ll appreciate the restaurant and bar known as Backyard. Recreating a good backyard party, this place offers pool, darts, ping-pong, and a variety of board games to complement their barbecue-inspired menu. The Ark Lodge Cinemas offers traditional movie viewing and the ever-popular “Prestige Room” that’s full of comfy couches and chairs. For more entertainment, The Royal Room offers live music until 2 a.m. all week long.
Start your day with a signature breakfast casserole at the popular diner Geraldine’s Counter. After, take a stroll through Columbia Park or Hitt’s Hill Park where you can possibly get a glimpse of Lake Washington, Downtown Seattle, and Rainier Valley. Then, reward your dog and yourself with a stop at Growlers dog park and bar or Full Tilt’s ice cream parlor and arcade, which are all located on Rainier Avenue S.
Columbia City is a very walkable neighborhood, making it easy for residents to get around the area without a car. Metro buses run regularly down South Alaska Street, Rainier Avenue S, and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. The Columbia City Station also offers light rail transportation north and south and even to SeaTac Airport, making traveling that much easier.
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