Homes for Sale in Westminster Triangle Neighborhood of Shoreline, WA

Homes for Sale in the Westminster Triangle Neighborhood of Shoreline, Washington

Why Do People Live here?

For all its smallness, this little cheese-wedge at the south end of Shoreline sports the unique qualities of tucking a beautifully forested neighborhood, with small streets and cul-de-sacs, into a highly convenient location close to the amenities of both Shoreline and Seattle.  Just across the slice which is Westminster Way lies Aurora Square, sporting shopping variety from Central Market to Sears, with many small shops in between.  The triangle's west corner touches the prestigious Seattle Golf Club.  And the newly rebuilt Interurban Trail cuts right through the east side, including two festive trail overpasses above Aurora Avenue and 155th Street.  Westminster Triangle benefits from both the top-notch Shoreline School district and immediate access to the cultural and business hub of Seattle - which the neighborhood shares a border with to its south.  Shoreline repeatedly shows up over the years as a "Best Place to Live" by reviewers such as CNN, Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and The Seattle Times.  A small town for families with an outstanding school district and recreation program, a well-run city, and a friendly community, all just an arms-length away from the many attractions of Seattle.

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What's the Neighborhood Like?

The homes you would expect to find for sale in Westminster Triangle generally range between 1,000 and 3000 square feet.  Most are 2 to 5 bedroom homes, with 1 to 3 baths.  Lot sizes range from 7,000 square feet 12,000 square feet or more.  Most of these homes were built in the 1940s through the 60s.  Many have been replaced with new construction in the past 10-15 years. Other of the original homes have had updates and it's not uncommon to find homes that have additions, including second floors.  With commercial presence around its edges, and easy connections to any urban amenity you could wish, Westminster Triangle is truly a tiny and quietly held secret in south Shoreline, just north of the big City. Shoreline shows up frequently over the years as a "Best Place to Live" by reviewers such as CNN, Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and The Seattle Times.  A small town for families with an outstanding school district and recreation program, a well-run city, and a friendly community, all just an arms-length away from the many attractions of Seattle.  [Right click to open the map in a new window to enlarge and see more detail.]

What's Going on Nearby the Westminster Triangle Neighborhood?

One of Westminster Triangle's best traits is convenient access to the shopping and cultural centers of Shoreline, as well as the major connectors I-5 and Aurora Avenue for anyplace else you wish to go.  Over the past 10 years, the Shoreline section of Aurora Avenue has undergone major modernization, and this heart of shoreline continues to be revitalized, with a new City Hall and community center, an expanded and improved Interurban Trail, and parks improvements.  See all the stores, restaurants, churches, and everything else in and near Westminster Triangle on our website.

Major shopping opportunities in or near the Westminster Triangle Neighborhood:

• Central Market - with it's famous emphasis on variety and freshness in its produce, seafood, meats and deli departments, along with every sort of bulk or ethnic specialty food you may be after.
• Sears - also in Aurora Square with Central market, includes Auto Center
• Marshalls - also in Aurora Square, along with many other smaller stores
• Safeway and Joanne Fabrics - just across Aurora Avenue from Central Market
• Trader Joe's is coming to Town!  They will be moving into the old Top Foods store on 175th and Aurora, just north of Westminster Triangle, and opening up in 2015.  This will be a huge TJ store with over 10,000 square feet.
• Fred Meyer - your one stop shopping center on Aurora at 185th
• Aurora Village -  featuring Costco (including gas), Home Depot, Petco, Fedex, Office Max, and many other favorite shopping needs.
• Sky Nursery - is a huge and well-stocked gardening resource
• Nearby banks include:  Bank of America,  US Bank, Chase, KeyBank, Sound Credit Union, Boeing Credit Union, Wells Fargo,and Washington Federal.
• Just south on Aurora find:  Lowe's, Petsmart, Staples any many other retail stores

Parks and Recreation Facilities within 2 miles of Westminster Triangle Neighborhood:  

• Boeing Creek and Shoreview Park - 88 acres of beautiful forest with huge oldgrowth trees, trails, streams, and wildlife.  This is one of my favorite walks in Shoreline.  There is an off-leach dog park at Shoreview Park.
• The Interurban Trail - allows bikers, walkers and rollers to travel through Shoreline and as far north as Everett along this safer and far more pleasant and beautiful corridor.  The Shoreline section was completed, rebuilt and improved in 2004, including nearby trail bridges over Aurora Ave and 155th St.  Trail improvements continue in Lynnwood and Seattle.
• The Park at Town Center - features grass and outdoor art along the Interurban Trail between 175th and 185th
• Highland Ice Arena - offers public skating, lessons, ice hockey, and facility rental
• Richmond Beach Saltwater Park - This is the real "shoreline" in Shoreline - a spectacular beach and bluff park right on Puget Sound - with views of the Olympic Mountains, islands, shoreline, wildlife, bird life, and superb beach combing at very low tides (complete with volunteer naturalists).  An outstanding venue for family picnics and special events, there are three reservable shelters (one on the beach and two on the bluff), and other picnic and playground facilities.  At low tide you can walk contiguous public beaches as far south as Golden Gardens in Seattle.  The bluff trail at the top provides a sweeping perspective of the sound and the Olympic Mountains.  The Richmond Beach bluff stairs are a famous exercise venue, complete with interval exercise stations along the route, and a "lap" counting station at the top.  There is even an off-leash dog park in off-season months on the south part of the beach.
• Dale Turner YMCA - This state-of-the-art facility (new in 2008) includes a large gym, pool, climbing tower and endless group fitness classes and youth programs
• Cromwell Park -  completely restored, re-landscaped and rebuilt in 2010 by the City of Shoreline.
• Shoreline Park - just north of Shoreline Center with numerous ball fields, tennis courts, and some forest with trails
• Spartan Gym - community gym and weight room facility.  Also hosts many Shoreline Parks and Recreation classes for children and adults.
• Shoreline Pool - a public pool that offers a robust schedule of recreation swims, swimming lessons, and a variety of water exercise classes
• Seattle Golf Club - this world-class private golf club is just west of Westminster Triangle.  One can obtain membership through the invitation of two existing members.
• Jackson Park Golf Course - Just a mile east of Westminster Triangle Neighborhood, this Seattle City public golf course is  an 18 hole golf course that also provides instruction, a new driving range, clubs, a restaurant and tournaments.

Community Resources and Facilities in or near Westminster Triangle Neighborhood:

• Shoreine Civic Center/City Hall - Built to LEED Gold standards in 2008-09, this new, state-of-the-art facility not only efficiently houses the City Council, offices and neighborhood outreach programs, it also provides a central location for community member gatherings, meetings and events.
• Shoreline Center - the former Shoreline High School, and also once housing part of the city government, this large facility now plays host to countless events, classes, meetings, games (in the stadium or the gym) and performances (in the large performing arts hall or other rooms).
• Shoreline Public Library -  is part of the King County Library System, which collectively offers over 4 million book titles
• Northwest Hospital is just a mile and a half south of the neighborhood (my favorite emergency room), with many other medical, dental and vision clinics nearby. 

Annual Special Events in Shoreline:

• Celebrate Shoreline - the city's annual birthday celebration (Shoreline incorporated as its own city in 1995), with music, family entertainment, arts, food, car show and beer garden.
• Shoreline Arts Festival - a summer celebration of the arts - visual, musical and performing, with local artisans, opportunities to participate for all ages, entertainment, and food.
• Northwest Solar Fest - an exhibition of renewable energy technologies hosted annually at Shoreline Community College, which provides a cutting-edge Clean Energy Technology Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree
• National Night Out Against Crime - Every year on the first Tuesday evening of August, in neighborhoods all over the country, families take to the streets with their barbecues.  The City of Shoreline is very supportive of these festivities - which brings neighbors together to become acquainted and to collaborate on local safety
• Plus many other local arts, entertainment, recreational and educational events the year-round

What Schools will the Kids Attend?

The award-winning Shoreline School District is one of the top reasons families move to Shoreline (US News Best High Schools, Washington Achievement Award).  Shoreline School District's Great Schools rating is 8 out of 10.  Compare with 6 out of 10 for both Seattle Schools to the south, and Edmonds District to the north.  If you buy a home in the Westminster Triangle neighborhood of Shoreline, WA, Elementary students will likely attend Parkwood Elementary.  Public middle schoolers go to Einstein Middle School, and the oldest students attend the brand-new rebuilt Shorewood High School, with it's top-notch science, math, and performing arts programs.  

Private school options close to Westminster Triangle Neighborhood in Shoreline Washington include Lakeside School (middle and high school), Kings School (middle and high school), St Luke School (P-8), The Evergreen School for gifted students (P-8), and Pacific Learning Center NW (students with disabilities).

For Higher Education, the innovative Shoreline Community College is just north.  Edmonds Community College is 6 miles north.  The University of Washington main Seattle campus is 8 miles south.  Both I and my son are UW alumni.

To get local school scores and more information about these schools check out the West Shoreline school reports on my website (scroll down and click on each school of interest for details).

Now You Really Want to Find a Home Here, Right?

If you are interested in the current homes for sale in Westminster Triangle Neighborhood of Shoreline WA click on the link. Our 'for sale' property information is a direct feed from the Northwest MLS and is updated multiple times per day.