East Spring St, Mann

From Seattle University to the sprawling Madrona Park on Lake Washington, East Spring caters mostly to students and young families. The schools and playfields in the Madrona neighborhood offer peace and quiet with some nice homes. Mostly rentals, considering the proximity of the college, it's a great place to raise children. There are also some fairly large homes that are useful for multi-student off-campus housing. Nearby restaurants, shops and grocery stores provide several amenities and activities for adults, too.

Capitol Hill is one of the most popular downtown neighborhoods in Seattle, so buying a home could be a little expensive. The area boasts some great nighttime activities and clubs, and the Capitol Hill community sponsors several family and not-so-family oriented events throughout the year.

Closer to Madrona, the street gets even greener with huge trees sprouting on both sides of the road. Between the two, the street is broken by a very large residential community.

To the West, East Spring Street runs into the university so as you can imagine, there are lots of rental properties along this eight block street. Having a somewhat ecclectic flair more near the university, the neighborhood boasts bungalow-style homes and is a tree-lined street that is safe for walking day or night. At Martin Luther King, it jogs to the north (for east-bound travel) and the neighborhood is less ecclectic yet still retains the features of housing style and solitude. Parking is challenging unless you're a resident and a resident permit is required.