Columbia City

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This trendy neighborhood in Rainier Valley was named after the Columbia River and was first settled back in 1891. It is best known for being an historic district and some people claim that its zip code, 98118, is one of the most diverse in America. Columbia City is situated in the southeast Seattle area and is served by the Columbia City Link Light Rail station, which many people find extremely convenient for commuting to work. This neighborhood holds a low crime rate and offers attractive amenities such as bars, restaurants, retail shops, art galleries, cafes, fitness centers, a biodiesel shop, and a weekly farmers market. Columbia City has been improving and expanding over recent years to make way for incoming residents. 

Attractions

• Columbia City Theater - 4916 Rainier Ave S - 206.722.3009
• The Royal Room - 5000 Rainier Ave S - 206.906.9920
• Genesee Park - 4316 S Genesee St - 206.684.4075
• Columbia City BeatWalk - 206.963.8599
• Columbia City Farmers Market - 37th Ave S & S Edmunds St

Shopping

• Andaluz - 4908 Rainier Ave S - 206.384.5255
• Retroactive Kids - 4859 Rainier Ave S - 206.932.3154
• Bike Works - 3709 S Ferdinand St - 206.725.9408
• Hunt - 4910 Rainier Ave S - 425.318.9117
• Green Eileen - 4860 Rainier Ave S - 206.722.2551
• Emerald City Fired Art Studio & Gallery - 3333 Rainier Ave S, Ste. A - 206.721.0450

Dining

• Columbia City Bakery - 4865 Rainier Ave S - 206.723.6023
• Geraldine's Counter - 4872 Rainier Ave S - 206.723.2080
• Island Soul Restaurant - 4869 Rainier Ave S - 206.329.1202
• Lottie's Lounge - 4900 Rainier Ave S - 206.725.0519
• La Medusa - 4857 Rainier Ave S - 206.723.2192
• Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria - 4918 Rainier Ave S - 206.721.3501

Schools

• Zion Preparatory Academy
• Hawthorne Elementary School
• Orca K-8 School
• Mercer International Middle School
• Franklin High School
• Interagency Academy

Living in Columbia City

For those interested in real estate for sale in Columbia City, keep in mind that there are countless different options available, and all at fairly reasonable prices. Some of the homes in Columbia City are new, while others have been around for awhile but have been recently updated and restored to perfection. Houses for sale in Columbia City  can be expected to consist of things like nice porches, convenient storage areas, custom fences, fully finished basements, backyard patios, extra parking space, and often times, light-filled floor plans. Among the homes that have been remodeled in this area, they can guarantee things like new fixtures, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and topped off with a stylish and modernized design. Some of the homes for sale in Columbia City are also solar ready and energy efficient, which is a desirable feature for many people these days. The homes within this extremely walkable community are surrounded by convenient amenities of bus lines, shops, cinema, restaurants, banks and much more.