North City Homes for Rent

North City in Shoreline is a neighborhood characterized by its semi-gridded residential streets and lush tree coverage. Homebuyers will find a variety of housing options, including traditional single-story cottages and mid-century ranch-style homes from the 1940s and 1950s, as well as multi-story and bi-level homes with Craftsman-inspired architecture from the 1980s. Additionally, there are attached townhouses and contemporary condos from the 1970s and 2000s, spanning 700 to 1,500 square feet. North City features several parks, with Hamlin Park offering a playground, baseball diamond, athletic fields, and picnic areas, while North City Park provides wooded trails through cedar and fir trees. The neighborhood is conveniently located about 4 miles east of Puget Sound and 3 miles west of Lake Washington, with North Lake Marina nearby. The business district along 15th Avenue Northeast is a hub for shopping and dining, featuring local restaurants like North City Bistro and Wine Shop, Ichi Bento, and Suni’s Express. Aurora Village shopping center, just over 2 miles northwest, offers additional retail options, including Home Depot and Costco. The North City Neighborhood Association hosts annual events such as a Jazz Walk and tree lighting ceremony. The area is pedestrian and cyclist-friendly, with wide streets and bike lanes, and is served by the Shoreline North/185th light-rail station and Puget Sound Transit bus stops. Interstate 5 provides direct access to Seattle, and SeaTac Airport is 26 miles away. Students in North City attend highly rated schools, including Ridgecrest Elementary, Kellogg Middle, and Shorecrest High School. The neighborhood has a crime rate lower than the national average.