From our local Northwest Multiple Listing Service, they report seven months of steadily rising housing inventory has reversed its course in October when they added the fewest new listings since February. MLS members believe the onset of wintry weather and transition to the holiday season are factors, but suggested the slower pace also signals improving conditions for house-hunters. "After months of inventory growth that more than quadrupled the number of homes buyers have to choose from, … Continue reading...
Capitol Hill 1906 Vintage Craftsman Home
928 16th Avenue East, Seattle WA 98112 $1,795,000 Grand 1906 Craftsman on elegant street of beautiful homes. Gleaming hardwood floors, huge country-style kitchen, open concept living and dining rooms with beautiful light-filled formal spaces and woodstove. Upstairs features 4+ bedrooms, sumptuous tile bath, master suite w/bath and dressing room. Attic is finished w/loft and perfect for office, art studio or 5th bedroom. Huge oversized lot with 2-car garage & parking for 6 cars off alley. … Continue reading...
Trace Loft Urban Condo on Capitol Hill
1408 12th Avenue - Unit 305 Seattle, WA 98122 Cutting-edge cool industrial urban loft-style condo in the amazing restored Trace Lofts. Trace Lofts at 1408 12th Avenue on Capitol Hill was built in 1919 and has enjoyed a colorful history, housing both an athletic equipment company and an order of Tibetan monks. In 2007 it was converted from a vintage warehouse to condos by developer, GTS development, whose projects include Trace North, the Oddfellows building and Solstice … Continue reading...
Phinney Ridge Condo at the Roycroft
6015 Phinney Ave. N #307, Seattle 98103 $319,000 Hip in-city loft-like condo with views of Greenlake & the Cascades. A perfect trifecta of value, condition and location. Sweet view unit with a walk score of 94, you will love the modern charm of this newer condo home. Virtual Video Tour Here's a great opportunity to live in a chic in-city studio, within steps to all the convenience of Phinney Ridge Cherry wood cabinets and granite counters push this kitchen from the mundane to the … Continue reading...
Historic Trace Lofts
1408 12th Avenue #303 - Seattle WA 98122 $595,000 Sublime and Stylish Loft-style Condo for sale in Seattle Historic Trace Lofts, a 1919 warehouse converted to stylish urban residences. A stunning blend of past and present combining industrial elements; steel, old growth beams and reclaimed Douglas Fir floors, with modern design; sleek cabinetry, stainless appliances, gas range & stone countertops. In the epicenter of the Pike/Pine corridor; incredible cafes, bars & … Continue reading...
South Seattle Live/Work Home+Workshop Studio
Urban mini-farm on 1/2 acre in South Seattle 7837 S. 135th Street Seattle WA 98178 Perfect live/work space for artists, craftsmen and gardeners. 1/2 acre with huge 24'x48' shop with 200 amp service and lovely terraced yard with fruit trees. Adjacent to a working urban farm, with spectacular views of Mt. Rainier. Home has hardwood floors, gas fireplace, large covered deck, 2 bedrooms, plus 2 other flex-space rooms (used as bedrooms in the past). Fun upstairs with dormers and skylights. Updated … Continue reading...
Fremont Party Pad
604 NW 44th Street Seattle WA 98107 Amazing opportunity for live/work or development in Fremont $850,000 Dude! (or Dudette!) Fremont party pad with outdoor cabana, rooftop deck and personal tiki bar with gas firepit. Totally private, with controlled access: perfect for the next zombie apocalypse or those desiring privacy. Located within walking distance to a dozen breweries, distilleries and a tequila bar. Main floor currently living quarters and a music studio with no neighbors to complain. … Continue reading...
Beacon Hill Duplex for Sale in Seattle
Perfect Opportunity for Live/Work, Investment or Development 1717-1719 15th Avenue South Seattle WA 98144 Sweet mid-century owner-occupied duplex in excellent Beacon Hill location, on the bus line to Downtown and close to Light Rail. Artistic aesthetic with vintage charm, hardwood floors, and a fireplace on each side. 2BR/1 bath in each unit plus a full basement with rec-room, family room, studio or can be 3rd bedroom. Each unit also has a garage and shares a large yard, gardens and firepit. … Continue reading...
Some Good News for Home Buyers in Seattle in 2018
Good news for home buyers in Seattle when they see an uptick in inventory, however, prices do not appear to be going down anytime soon. Commenting on just-released figures for April, which showed the highest level of active listings since August, OB Jacobi, president of Windermere Real Estate said, "For the first time in a long time we had good news for buyers." Noting supply is still lower than year-ago levels (down 5.6 percent), it jumped 14 percent from March, which Jacobi said "is a pretty … Continue reading...
Seattle Housing Market is a Pressure Cooker Situation for Home Buyers
Job growth and a recent run-up in mortgage rates . An "Extremely intense market for each new listing," stated J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate in commenting on the latest statistics from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. MLS figures for March show a surge in both new listings and pending sales compared to February as the spring market heats up, which makes for an intense housing market in Seattle. Compared to a month ago, pending sales climbed more than 29 … Continue reading...