East Marion St, Mann

East Marion Street takes a little southerly jog between 20th and 30th Avenues, but runs east-west over Capitol Hill and into Madrona. The street does provide direct access to downtown Seattle, but residents don't have the "big city" feel in these quiet neighborhoods. The greenery along E. Marion offers some nice natural beauty and the homes are pretty and well maintained, for the most part. Several schools in the area, including the Madrona Elementary School and Garfield High School offer families close access and increased safety for their kids. Several parks, playfields and the large Madrona Park on Lake Union are great for family fun and activities. The entire Capitol Hill area as well as Madrona offer a sense of community, and the neighborhoods often sponsor local events for families, adults and students of the nearby Seattle University.

Home prices in this popular neighborhood may be a bit high, though it's often possible to find rental homes in the area. Nearby shops and restaurants make this self-contained neighborhood a great choice to live.