The Highlands vs Broadview vs Lawton (Magnolia?) (Seattle, Mercer Island: for sale, homes)

[TxSage]

I am looking for a large (at least an acre) private lot, that is or can be fenced (dogs). Thiese are the areas that seem to come up the most. I like trees & character & possibly a skyline view, my husband likes the water. No new McMansions please.

Which area is easier to get to restaurants, shopping, ect? Maybe pet friendly....

Anything that comes to mind as to pros & cons (I know they are all expensive so interested in where values hold up well). Any other areas I should look at?

We are not on a regular work schedule but want to be able to run to the store or get an ethnic meal easily.

Thanks!

[Ira500]

There's just something really special about the Fort Lawton-Discovery Park Magnolia area. Beautiful and private, but you wouldn't need to go too far to shop and eat in the Magnolia Village area.
The Highlands is a private, gated community, and Broadview is the adjacent, non gated neighborhood.
They are at the north end of the Seattle city limits, and generally speaking, neighborhoods closer to downtown Seattle have held their value better.
So, you might want to look at Mount Baker...there are some gorgeous old homes overlooking Lake Washington, and it's been a very, very nice neighborhood for 70+ years, with more eateries and shopping nearby.

[fairweathergolfer]

Originally Posted by Ira500

There's just something really special about the Fort Lawton-Discovery Park Magnolia area. Beautiful and private, but you wouldn't need to go too far to shop and eat in the Magnolia Village area.
The Highlands is a private, gated community, and Broadview is the adjacent, non gated neighborhood.
They are at the north end of the Seattle city limits, and generally speaking, neighborhoods closer to downtown Seattle have held their value better.
So, you might want to look at Mount Baker...there are some gorgeous old homes overlooking Lake Washington, and it's been a very, very nice neighborhood for 70+ years, with more eateries and shopping nearby.

Not Mt. Baker. The OP wanted at least 1 acre. They are not going to find much there.

[fairweathergolfer]

Originally Posted by TxSage

I am looking for a large (at least an acre) private lot, that is or can be fenced (dogs). Thiese are the areas that seem to come up the most. I like trees & character & possibly a skyline view, my husband likes the water. No new McMansions please.

Which area is easier to get to restaurants, shopping, ect? Maybe pet friendly....

Anything that comes to mind as to pros & cons (I know they are all expensive so interested in where values hold up well). Any other areas I should look at?

We are not on a regular work schedule but want to be able to run to the store or get an ethnic meal easily.

Thanks!

All are great communities that will fit your needs--Magnolia (Fort Lawton/Discovery Park area), The Highlands, and Broadview. However Magnolia will be closest to excellent restaurants and fantastic shopping. If being close-in is important, there is no question which neighborhood you should pick--Magnolia. When I lived in Broadview/Highlands area I felt isolated and far away from everything. There is some shopping and restaurants but the really good stuff :-) is far away. When I lived in Queen Anne (a neighborhood next to the Magnolia area), I spent a lot of time in Magnolia and not only is it close to everything, it feels so private. The views and Discovery Park are magnificent.

[Ira500]

I only mentioned Mt. Baker because there happens to be an old Mt. Baker estate currently for sale on over an acre. There are a few like that.

[fairweathergolfer]

Originally Posted by Ira500

I only mentioned Mt. Baker because there happens to be an old Mt. Baker estate currently for sale on over an acre. There are a few like that.

Excellent! If I was moving to Seattle I would take a gander or two . I am more of a Madison Park/Mercer Island gal but do spend time in that area for various reasons and always enjoy when I am there. I hope you get the monster commish for it though and the fact that a larger estate is for sale (if the OP is shopping in that price range) is worth looking into for the OP as this is unusual acreage wise and would be a great area. I hope they come back and see your comments. Thanks for the update and explanation. This makes great sense!