Often considered a part of the larger Ballard area of Seattle, Whittier Heights is a residential community bounded to the west by 15th Avenue NW, north by NW 85th Street, east by 8th Avenue NW, south by NW 65th Street.
Much of the neighborhood is dotted with Craftsman-style and Traditional houses, many of which were built in the first half of the 20th century. A few mid-century modern nods break up the landscape, along with newer construction that has often taken advantage of the older homes’ full-sized lots, tearing down smaller houses to create living opportunities that maximize square footage in the Northwest Contemporary style.
Its location in Seattle is highly desirable. Restaurants are destination eats that draw in more than just the local crowd. And this pocket neighborhood’s easy access to more bustling retail cores is also appealing, including daytime and evening destinations in Greenwood, Ballard, and Phinney Ridge. The area is also an easy distance from Sunset Hill Park, a small park that overlooks the Shilshole Bay Marina and Golden Gardens.