Wallingford is a residential neighborhood on the north shore of Lake Union, just north of downtown Seattle. The real estate varies widely, from inexpensive houseboats on the waterfront, to mid-range townhomes, and high-end single family homes.
The boundaries of the Wallingford neighborhood are roughly:
Lake Union to the South
I-5 to the East
N 50th St to the North (a few pockets extend further North)
Highway 99 (Aurora) to the West (some would say Stone Way N)
Wallingford's business center is N 45th St. It is lined with independent shops, restaurants, bars, and theaters. The neighborhood has an active resident community council which strives to preserve its small town feel. The QFC supermarket in the center of 45th St is the closest thing you'll find to a national chain business (although it feels like a small neighborhood market inside). Dick's Drive In and Gas Works Park are just a couple of the Seattle landmarks residing in Wallingford.
The majority of Wallingford's homes are 1920s-built Craftsman and Tudor homes. There are some newer developments of view condos and high-end townhomes. The real estate prices are relatively high, although there are small Craftsman Bungalows still selling in the mid-level price range. This neighborhood is highly sought-after because of it's small town pace, proximity to downtown (5 minute drive on Highway 99 or I-5), and recreational areas including parks, movies, Lake Union and Green Lake.
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