Flora Ave South, Georgetown

Of all of the streets in this quaint 4-block Georgetown neighborhood, Flora Avenue South was appropriately named. The canopy of trees as you drive down the street provides shade from the sun or protection from the rain, and adds to the natural beauty of the area. The homes are a bit on the older side, but are very well maintained and have an abundance of trees and flowers planted at each residence. The drawback to the area is the noise from Boeing Field, but the positive aspects may be worth a look at this section of Georgetown. Downtown Seattle is a 10-minute drive away, South Seattle Community College is two blocks away, the Georgetown Playground offers a soccer field and a very large play area for the kids, and access to the highways and interstates is all within two minutes from home. Traffic is non-existent and many homes don't have garages, so on-street parking is prevelent, though not too crowding. The greenery of this street seems a bit misplaced due to the proximity of the industrial district of Seattle, but a nice welcome to the neighborhood.

A friend of mine lives on Flora Avenue South and is a master gardener! She has quite the green thumb and participates in the Garden Walk every July that takes place in Georgetown. She is not alone. There are several homes along Flora Avenue that participate in the Garden Walk and have amazing yards and gardens. The homes are older and feature lots of greenery. There are lots of Douglas Fir and one home even has a huge Redwood tree that was planted back in the early 1980s. Residents who live along Flora exhibit a pride of ownership and it is seen in the way they manicure their lawns.