Not even five years ago, we remember when this neighborhood was
experiencing mass redevelopment and construction of the 2nd I-90 bridge,
leaving the Atlantic area is rubble, covered in a film of dirt. Left in
the midst was abandoned housing, sky high dirt mounds and 23rd Ave S
was closed to traffic for quite a stretch. Today the neighborhood is home to trendy bars and
restaurants like Dallas BBQ Soul Food & Catering and Farestart Cafe,
has a light rail stop, is in close proximity to downtown and the
Eastside, and has several trails for bikers and runners; even has it’s
own dog park! The neighborhood started looking promising to buyers and
renters a decade ago and today affordable pricing plays a huge role in
the deciding factor. According to the Seattle Times, in February this
year the median value of all single family homes in the area was estimated at
$284,200, down 2.2% from the previous year. The median cost of rent in
the neighborhood for a single family home was estimated at $1,674/mo,
while apartments were estimated at $1,521/mo; up from the previous year,
but significantly less than other areas around the city. If you’d like
more information on for sale listings around the area visit Ewing & Clark, or find rentals around the neighborhood here.
