The Phinney Ridge neighborhood, with its beautiful Craftsman-style and Victorian homes, boasts views of Shilshole Bay, the Cascade Mountain Range, and the Olympics. Phinney Ridge is located just 6 miles north of downtown Seattle between Ballard, Green Lake and Woodland Park. Phinney Ridge homeowners enjoy excellent Seattle area commutes and good transportation options with homes, condos, and real estate located just minutes from downtown Seattle and major freeways. Phinney Ridge is home to Woodland Park Zoo, a 92 acre award-winning animal habitat drawing over one million visitors every year. The Phinney Ridge neighborhood has become one of Seattle.s most appealing neighborhoods with almost 25,000 Seattle residents and approximately 6,100 homes.