Puget Sound beach at sunset near Carkeek Park

Neighborhood guide

Broadview

Green and peaceful, near Carkeek Park and the Sound.

My take

Why I loved living in Broadview.

Broadview is one of Seattle's quiet secrets — tree-lined streets, larger lots, and a feeling of space that's hard to find in the city. Having Carkeek Park and the beach close by made it feel like a retreat, while still being part of Seattle.

At a glance

Broadview, in brief.

Typical homesMid-century ranches and split-levels, larger lots, and view homes toward the Sound

Getting downtownTypically 25–35 minutes by car

Signature spotCarkeek Park

Daily life

What it feels like to live here.

Outdoors

Carkeek Park offers forest trails, a Puget Sound beach, and the Piper's Creek salmon run in the fall. Bitter Lake and Llandover Woods are nearby.

Space

Larger lots and mature trees give the neighborhood a calm, green feel.

Nearby

Shopping and dining along Greenwood Avenue and in nearby Crown Hill and Ballard.

What to know before you buy

A few things worth watching.

Slopes: Homes near the Sound and ravines may be on steep slopes or in environmentally critical areas. A geotechnical review can be worthwhile.
Sidewalks: Many streets have no sidewalks.
Mid-century systems: Plan for a sewer scope and a close look at electrical, heating, and drainage.
Lot potential: Larger lots can mean more options for expansion or a backyard cottage — we can explore what's allowed.

Local favorites

A few places and rituals worth knowing.

Carkeek Park's beach at sunset
Watching the Piper's Creek salmon run in the fall
Bitter Lake Park
Llandover Woods trails

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