Real Estate Listings • November 20, 2018

NEW LISTING: Bright, Spacious Mt Baker Townhome

by Don Koonce

3625 36th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98144
Listed at $489,000

Don’t just buy a home, be part of a thriving community. This bright, spacious townhome is perfectly nestled between the desirable Mount Baker and Columbia City neighborhoods. Walk to shopping, dining, nightlife, light rail, buses, parks, and seasonal farmers markets. Live large in the open floor plan featuring hardwood floors, large windows and vaulted ceilings. Front patio is fully fenced and the attached garage provides easy indoor access. Settle in and enjoy holiday entertaining in your new home.

2 bedroom
1.5 bath
1,000 SQFT
MLS #: 1385999
Taxes: $3,777 (2018)
Lot Size: 1,075 SQFT
Type: Townhouse
Year Built: 2007
Style: Townhouse
Views: Territorial
Community: Mt Baker

Information provided as a courtesy only, buyer to verify. For more, go here.

Events • November 15, 2018

SAVE THE DATE: Winter Art Show Featuring Carol Whitfield

by Don Koonce

Dear friends,

My office, Windermere Mount Baker is hosting a Winter Art Show benefiting Treehouse from now through January 2019. The artist, Carol Whitfield is a Seattle based photographer specializing in commissioned portraits of animals and the people who love them.

“My goal is to create beautiful images that capture the uniqueness of each animal as well as the special human/animal bond,” she says.

The reception is planned for Wed., Dec. 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker (4919 South Genesee St., Seattle, WA 98118). Refreshments will be served.

Please bring a NEW unwrapped toy or clothing item for a child in foster care at Treehouse!

Hope to see you there!

Real Estate Listings • November 10, 2018

NEW LISTING: Thoughtfully Updated Beacon Hill Home

by Don Koonce

3937 S. Pilgrim S.
Seattle, WA 98118
Listed at $499,888

Easy living in this thoughtfully updated Beacon Hill home. Everything is done for you, move in and relax! Fashionable updates in a solidly-built abode, w/new kitchen, baths, appliances, flooring, paint, wiring, & deck. Other highlights are garage, fenced yard, finished attic rm, & garden space. Great area w/easy access to Georgetown, Columbia City, The Landing, & downtown. A two-minute walk to the bus stop, or 15-minute stroll through a tunnel of tall trees to the light rail. This is the spot!

3 BED
1.75 BATH
1,760 SQFT
MLS #: 1380792
Taxes: $3,533 (2018)
Lot Size: 7,500 SQFT
Type: Single-Family Home
Year Built: 1928
Style: 1 Story w/basement
Community: Beacon Hill

Information provided as a courtesy only, buyer to verify. For more, go here.

From Don • November 5, 2018

Highlights From our 10-day Whirlwind Cruise through Europe

by Don Koonce

WOW! I recently took some time off for the first time all year so Alan and I could cross a 10-day whirlwind cruise through Europe off our bucket list. We traveled the open ocean with several old friends and explored some of the world’s most beautiful ports, including London, France, Spain, and Portugal. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we had a blast.

First, it was great to just completely unplug for two full weeks, which I could only do because I knew my clients were in good hands with my good friend and colleague Dorothy Driver (Thanks, Dorothy!).

The trip started with a couple of days in Amsterdam, and the first stop of the cruise was the white cliffs of Dover. We were able to tour Buckingham Palace since the queen was on holiday, and the ship sailed at night, so each day we woke up in a new port, except for an overnight in Bordeaux, which was one of my favorite stops, as it was like a mini Paris. Super nice people, great food, and cool architecture, and a nice vibe to the city.

We also enjoyed a private tour with a Basque guide in the Basque region of France and Spain. He took us on a wine tasting, and toured San Sebastián and Bilbao, and from there we were off to Portugal to Porto and the final stop in Lisbon. It was a great trip!

Uncategorized • October 31, 2018

NEW LISTING: Lofted Westwood Village Condo

by Don Koonce

8448 26th Ave SW A
Seattle, WA 98106
Listed at $273,000

Lofted design, soaring vaulted ceilings, spectacular window walls of light and air create an exciting living space for those seeking a unique, non-cookie cutter abode. Private end unit in pretty setting, grand-sized liv rm, seamless transition to outdoors with true backyard, fenced for Fluffy or Rover. Formal din, kitchen bar, great pantry storage. BIG Master Bedrm & versatile loft space up. Ideal location! Walk to Westwood Village, Rapid Ride to downtown, close to Junction, easy access to airport.

MLS #: 1379439
2 BR
1.5 BATH
1,014 SQFT
Taxes: $2,002 (2018)
Type: Condo/Townhouse
Year Built: 1979
Views: Territorial
Community: Westwood Village

Information provided as a courtesy only, buyer to verify. For more, go here.

Real Estate Listings • October 22, 2018

NEW LISTING: Sweet Upper Rainier Beach Craftsman

by Don Koonce

5525 S. Norfolk S.
Seattle, WA 98118
Listed at $399,000

MLS #: 1375557
Taxes: $3,093 (2018)
Lot Size: 7,500 SQFT
Type: Single-Family Home
Year Built: 1905
Style: 1 Story w/basement
Views: Territorial

Sweet two-bedroom Craftsman home set on a big corner lot across from Kubota Garden. Features include high ceilings, rocking chair front porch, fresh paint in and out, refinished fir floors, gas water heater, high efficiency gas furnace, generous eat in kitchen, updated systems, off street parking, unfinished basement with good ceiling height. 10-minute walk to Redwing Cafe, Drae’s Lake Route and Jude’s Old Town Rainier Beach. Easy commute to Downtown, Georgetown, Renton, Columbia City. 1 mile to Henderson Light Rail Station.

Information provided as a courtesy only, buyer to verify. For more, go here.

Events • Local Giving Opportunities • October 15, 2018

Windermere hosting “We’ve Got You Covered” Winter Drive for YouthCare

by Don Koonce

Dear friends,

Windermere and the Seattle Seahawks have come together for another season to help #Tacklehomelessness in our community.

As part of that campaign, Windermere is hosting a “We’ve Got You Covered” winter drive for YouthCare, a non-profit that provides support and services to homeless youth throughout the Puget Sound area.

We are collecting NEW hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, and warm socks.

From October 15 through November 9, you can drop off donations to participating Windermere offices in King and Snohomish Counties, including my office, Windermere Mount Baker, located at 4919 South Genesee Street in Seattle, WA 98118.

Our friends at Gentle Giant Moving Company are generously donating their time and trucks to pick up all of the donations from our offices. Donations can also be dropped off directly to YouthCare, Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm, at 2500 NE 54th St, Seattle, WA 98105.

Each night, over 1,500 young people are homeless in King County. Please help them stay warm during the cold winter months by dropping off your donations to our participating offices.

Feel free to contact me for more information.

Don

Events • October 5, 2018

South Seattle Halloween 2018: Top 10 Events

by Don Koonce

It’s here! Your ghoulish guide to celebrating the fall harvest and Halloween season right here in Seattle’s most vibrant community. From pumpkin carvings to haunted houses, tricks and treats to ghostly events and much more, this is how we get our thrills and chills in South Seattle!

1. Boo Bash at the Beach: Rainier Beach Halloween Party
The biggest free Halloween event in the entire City of Seattle, Boo Bash at the Beach is a fun, safe Halloween Party and Trick-or-Treat event held in the well-lit, flat parking lot of Rainier Beach Safeway (9262 Rainier Ave. S.) with entertainment, magic, Thriller Dancing, and storytelling by award-winning local children’s author JL Cheatam. Open to all kids, and kids-at-heart! Wed., Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 pm; FREE.

2. WHCA Bowling Alley Takeover 2018
Free community Halloween party on Monday, October 29, from 6-9pm at Skyway Park Bowl.

3. Freaky Friday Rainbow Bingo!
Eat, drink and be scary on Fri., Oct. 27, with the Southeast Seattle Senior Center as we play RAINBOW Bingo just in time for Halloween! Carve out some time to let the ghoul times roll with guest MC Bobbi Jo, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and all of your favorite friends. $20 advance ticket price includes 12 games. Beer, jello-shots, and food available separately. This event sells out – get your tickets soon. Price goes up day of event: $25

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Events • September 27, 2018

SAVE THE DATE: FREE Women’s Self-Defense Workshop

by Don Koonce

Please join my office, Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker for a FREE Women’s Self-Defense Workshop on Saturday, November 10, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.

All levels of ability and fitness are welcome – because you need to be safe as you are!

Taught by Sifu Kimberly Bowen, 3rd degree black belt instructor, and head of White Dragon Kung Fu Seattle. Certified instructor: American Women’s Self Defense Association, Commando Krav Maga, American Council on Exercise

Events • September 20, 2018

SAVE THE DATE: Columbia City Community Fundraiser

by Don Koonce

Please join my office, Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker at The Royal Room on Thursday, October 18, from 6 to 9 pm for our annual community fundraiser. There is a $15 suggested donation with proceeds benefiting South Seattle non-profits helping homeless children & families, including Rainier Valley Food Bank, Project Cool, Wellspring Family Services & more.

Last year’s event raised $11,900 for the following groups:

Rainier Valley Food Bank ($1,000)
Treehouse ($1,000)
Hawthorne Elementary ($1,000)
Kids Co. ($1,000)
Wellspring ($1,000)
Mount Baker Community Club
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship ($2,500)
Nova High School ($1,000)
Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness
Project Cool Back to School ($1,000)
Emerson Elementary ($1,400)
Graham Hill Elementary ($1,000)

See you there!