We Left San Francisco for This Seattle Neighborhood 6 Years Ago

We moved from San Francisco to Queen Anne 6 years ago and loved it. Here's everything you need to know about living in Seattle's most expensive neighborhood - the good, bad, and whether it's worth the premium.

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Chapters
(00:14) - Why did this tech exec ditch SF's "lengthy commutes" for Seattle?
(00:28) - What makes Queen Anne have "just enough edge" without feeling suburban?
(00:43) - Is $1.4 million really the median Queen Anne home price now?
(02:30) - From Philly to Capitol Hill to Belltown - how did 15 years shape his view?
(03:27) - Would you rent a place for 4 days just to test a neighborhood?
(04:55) - Why do smart buyers "test drive" neighborhoods like Chris did?
(06:23) - Does Queen Anne really feel more like San Francisco than other hoods?
(07:53) - How crazy is walking home from Pearl Jam at Climate Pledge?
(09:10) - Is Queen Anne actually "stroller central" or family propaganda?
(10:36) - Can you run Queen Anne's "crown" route without dying on hills?
(11:18) - Why does the age divide between Upper/Lower Queen Anne matter?
(12:29) - Did kids really build ski jumps when Queen Anne became a "blue run"?
(13:20) - What's "Buzzkill Hill" and why does it sober you up after drinks?
(14:45) - How safe is Queen Anne when you're minutes from downtown?
(16:06) - Does the brutal uphill really keep "riff raff" out of Upper Queen Anne?
(17:24) - Queen Anne vs Magnolia for families - which premium is worth it?
(18:37) - Why are people "freaking out" about Salt & Straw opening?
(19:52) - What are the three walkable areas that make Queen Anne special?
(21:09) - How do you accidentally go "6-7 days without leaving Queen Anne"?
(22:18) - Why doesn't anyone talk about West Queen Anne's townhome explosion?
(24:25) - "Just a cool million and a half" - is he serious about pricing?
(24:58) - How did one Safeway lot become a "mind-blowing" apartment tower?
(26:53) - Can you really ski Snoqualmie and be "home before dinner"?
(27:29) - What makes Blue Highway Games the "hidden gem" every kid loves?
(30:16) - Private vs public schools - why did they choose to pay more?
(32:09) - How did school closure panic influence their $30K+ decision?
(35:17) - Hilltop or Targy's - which dive bar wins Queen Anne's beer battle?
(36:02) - Why is How to Cook a Wolf the ultimate "impress you" date spot?
(36:35) - Does your friend's deck really beat Kerry Park for sunsets?
(37:23) - What's seeing Pearl Jam like at the venue formerly known as KeyArena?

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