Last June I posted a Moving Scorecard where I tallied up 18 addresses in the last 20 years. Well, it is almost certain that I will be living at yet another address. My lease ends on May 1st and I’m thinking - it is time to move. My current place is OK, but I’m paying way too much for a small space.
What City?
I am staying in Seattle.
Neighborhood?
Although my ranking could change once I start looking seriously, here are my favorite Seattle neighborhoods for living.
- Upper Queen Anne
- Phinney Ridge / Greenwood
- Ballard
- Magnolia
- Green Lake
I love Fremont, but it is too loud and crowded for someone like me with an early bedtime. Since I lack tattoos and a heroin addiction, I can rule out all but the North edge of Capital Hill. :lol: As for downtown, way too loud. I did downtown living in San Diego and got it out of my system. Wallingford is fine, but 45th is too congested for me.
The Important List
- Quiet
- Safe Parking
- Larger kitchen
- Larger living room
- Patio or yard for grilling / coffee roasting
- Easy parking for visitors
- Close to a Gym
- W/D in unit or very close
The Nice To Have List
- View
- Yard For Gardening
- Close to Basketball Court
- Close to Trader Joes
- Cheap
Comments
Mike
February 19 at 2009 at 7:08 AM
I wouldn’t overlook lower QA. I have a full Sound view, quietness, and can walk to and from downtown in minutes. The trifecta.
MAS
February 19 at 2009 at 2:24 PM
There are some parts of lower QA that I like. My biggest concern there is the parking.
MAS
February 19 at 2009 at 2:28 PM
Mike D - I love your web design. You may have the best looking blog I’ve ever seen. Very nice!
Matt
February 19 at 2009 at 8:28 PM
I agree with MAS, Mike D, about your blog. I particularly like how you incorporate your tweets on the sidebar. Are you using WordPress?
MAS
February 19 at 2009 at 9:46 PM
Matt — Mike D is using WordPress.
See #3 https://mikeindustries.com/blog/archive/2009/02/presto-chango
Mike
February 19 at 2009 at 10:37 PM
Bah, just make sure parking comes with your place. My building is a condo but even the people who rent get to park in the underground garage.
Thanks for the props on the redesign. It’s all powered by WordPress but I’m also importing a lot of peripheral shit from Delicious, Tumblr, and other places.
Matt
February 20 at 2009 at 3:36 AM
MAS, how about a single family home? Could probably get an affordable 2 br meeting all your needs (possibly maybe even get an option on it).
MAS
February 20 at 2009 at 3:18 PM
I would love a single family home. It would be great having a yard where I can grill and garden.