Georgetown | West Seattle

Founded in 1851 and recognized as the oldest neighborhood in Seattle, Georgetown continues to maintain a decent number of residences and businesses. The neighborhood is surrounded to the north by BNSF Railway, to the west by the Duwamish River, to the east by Interstate 5, and to the south by Boeing Field. Starting out by being home to many saloons and breweries, Georgetown was further incorporated in 1904 mainly as a defense against prohibition. The neighborhood is also home to the Georgetown Brewhouse, formerly Rainier Brewing Company that began operations in 1882, and was once recognized as the sixth largest brewery in the world. Over the last century, Georgetown has definitely expanded and is now occupied by many different attractions including coffee houses, bars, a record store, beer store, barber shop, bakery, scooter shop, waxing salon, web design company, art gallery/recording studio and more!

Living in Georgetown

The real estate for sale in Georgetown is perfect for either people looking for a cozy little spot or something that’s a bit more spacious. There are both condos and houses for sale in Georgetown and while some of them are immediately ready to be lived in, there are others that could use a little TLC before moving in. The majority of the homes for sale in Georgetown come fully equipped with huge windows that allow for gorgeous sunshine to pour through, which make for a wonderful way to start the day. Just like houses, the condos for sale in Georgetown also generally come with private laundry and storage areas, as well as soaring ceilings and spacious living rooms. Homes in Georgetown are conveniently located near numerous restaurants, shops and services that will always give people something to do. For those people who really enjoy adventures, downtown is extremely close as well.