rainier beach real estate
Located approximately 10 miles southeast of Downtown Seattle, the Rainier Beach community consists of a diverse range of natural and built landscapes. Nestled between southern Rainier Beach and Lake Washington, Rainier Beach maintains rivulets, creeks, ravines, hills, parks and open spaces, walking trails, businesses, residences of differing densities, and civic institutions.
The hillsides that cradle Rainier Beach to the west and south define the Rainier Valley floor. To the west slopes Rainier Beach and the East Duwamish Greenbelt. Carkeek Drive S bisects the greenbelt. To the south, homes of the Rainier View and Roxbuy neighborhoods dominate the south hillside. Natural ravines and greenbelts also shape these hillsides. From many locations, views of Lake Washington are possible. In addition, vistas of Mount Rainier can be captured from northern residential neighborhoods and viewpoints close to the Lake Washington waterfront.
Rainier Beach maintains long-time residents, many of whom built their homes or first moved to the area as early as the 1930s and 1940s. Yet, the area also attracts many new families that have several generations living under one roof. The neighborhood schools and associated civic facilities brim with students of all ages. Shopping areas, although not as dense and expansive as they might be, are lively and diverse, with many languages and cultures represented in various shops and restaurants. Public agencies have indicated that over 60 languages are spoken in Rainier Beach. In addition to all this, a large number of religious institutions, neighborhood councils, civic improvement groups, adopt-a-street crews, after-school student groups, and ethnic clubs and associations help define the character and substance of Rainier Beach. - Rainier Beach Neighborhood Plan
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