Magnolia is a sprawling, hilly neighborhood minutes from downtown, yet its natural boundaries give it a remote feeling.  Accessible by three bridges, it is surrounded by Salmon Bay, Shilshole Bay, Puget Sound and Elliott Bay.  It has been a part of the city since 1891 and a good portion of the peninsula in the northwest is taken up by Discovery Park, (formerly the U.S. Army’s Fort Lawton).  The park encompasses 534 acres and is Seattle’s largest park. The park is home to eagles, herons, falcons, foxes, and beavers. Seven miles of trails provide visitors and residents with a wilderness experience and views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Parts of Fort Lawton, such as the officer’s homes and other historic buildings, remain in the park.

In keeping with Seattle’s penchant for coffee, Magnolia has numerous coffee establishments and its business district is home to many specialty stores and professional services.  Providing an accurate feeling of the flavor of Magnolia, its business district is known as ‘the village’. Neighbors know one another, community events are held there and there is a sense of stability and familiarity among those who live there.

Fisherman’s Terminal, across from Ballard on Salmon Bay, is another fun place to eat and shop while watching boats pull into the docks. Built in 1911, the terminal is home to the Alaskan fishing fleet.

Home to serene, well manicured neighborhoods, Magnolia offers amazing city and sound views and a wide variety of housing styles, ranging from contemporary glass-fronted homes on the bluff to quaint bungalows and condos.