4802 SW Hinds St. Seattle, WA 98116 Listed at $825,000
This meticulously maintained and tastefully updated North Admiral split-entry will make your heart sing. Skylights bathe the kitchen and bath in light while the two fireplaces keep living spaces warm and cozy. The split floor plan provides spacious living with three bedrooms up and fourth bedroom/office down. The exterior is a low maintenance gardeners paradise; including a professional greenhouse and a beautiful in-ground pool. This home has it all, so get ready to move in and ring in the New Year!
4 BED
1.75 BATH
2,080 SQFT
MLS #1390197
Taxes: $6,173 (2018)
Lot Size: 5,412 SQFT
Year Built: 1965
Style: Split Entry
Views: Territorial
Community: North Admiral
Information provided as a courtesy only, buyer to verify. For more, go here.
We’ve enjoyed Friendsgiving with this great group for more than 20 years! Can you guess which bald white guy is me?
Dear friends,
As many of you know, Alan and I recently returned from a 10-day whirlwind cruise through London, France, Spain, and Portugal—a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that left us both filled with good food, great memories, and a profound sense of gratitude for all the beauty, diversity and kindness that the world has to offer.
And as happy as we were to travel the open ocean and explore some of the world’s most beautiful ports, returning home to our sweet pugs, Dylan And Dexter and the fall colors of the Pacific Northwest was a gift in and of itself.
Believe it or not, I’m even happy to get back to work! I am honored to have helped 18 families achieve their life goals and start fresh this year and am lucky to do it with an amazing support team that makes what I do look easy.
I am honored to have helped 18 families achieve their life goals and start fresh this year.
In fact, I currently have two active listings, a thoughtfully updated Beacon Hill home, and a bright, spacious town home perfectly nestled between the desirable Mount Baker and Columbia City neighborhoods.
I’m also proud to report two recent closings, a private end-unit condo in Westwood Village that sold for $273,000, and a sweet two-bedroom Craftsman set on a big corner lot across from Kubota Gardens that sold with four offers at 6% over list price for $422,250. Finally, I expect this large, upscale Capitol Hill condo to close by the end of the month.
Thanks to everyone who has joined and supported me in my life’s work. Your trust is a gift, and I’m so grateful for your friendship and referrals. Please enjoy a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous 2019!
This is the house in 2018 as it was being sold to its new owners. Congratulations, Michael, Donica & kids!
Michael and Donica Byers were first-time home buyers when we began working together in 2015. We toured home after home for months with no success, and they were getting restless. Donica was pregnant, it was a HOT summer, and she seemed miserable. I felt so bad for her.
Then, one day we were touring available homes and it occurred to me to show them one I had just recently listed. I didn’t really think it was right for them, but was grasping at straws by this point. They didn’t say much while we were there, so I assumed that it wasn’t the right house for them.
But the next say, while I was there hosting an open house, they returned on their own with some family members and stayed for quite a while. I was shocked when they announced that they wanted to make an offer.
That said, I don’t do dual agency sales, so I referred them to my trusted friend and colleague Dorothy Driver. I knew there would likely be multiple offers, and that Dorothy could help them win.
Sure enough, the house got three offers, and the Byers got their first home.
Not long after, Donica had twins.
Despite being busy with not one but two new babies, Michael and Donica made some fantastic improvements to the house, such as a new bathroom, new plumbing, new wiring, new paint and landscaping.
Then last year, Donica had their third baby, and it was clear they had outgrown their two-bedroom house. Also, Donica got a job in Port Townsend, so they decided that it was time to make the move.
This is the house in 2015 when Michael & Donica first bought it (before kids).
They hired me to help them sell their house, and I stopped by to help them assess what they needed to do to prepare the house for the market. They worked really hard getting things ready, all the while caring for their three young children. I don’t know how they did it!
Once they moved to Port Townsend, I helped them manage contractors, inspectors, house cleaners, window washer, and more, since they were too far away to keep running back to Seattle.
Just as we were about to go on the market, three other similar neighborhood listings hit the market. I toured the other properties to assess if their price, condition, and location to help us develop a pricing strategy. We considered waiting to list until one of the others (the most serious competitor of the three) went under contract, but Michael and Donica decided against it.
Their house hit the market on a Friday, I held open houses on Saturday and Sunday, and we had four offers by Sunday afternoon. Michael and Donica chose a buyer who could close in two-weeks, and next thing we knew, the offers escalated to almost 6% over list price, even in our slowing market.
Michael and Donica were thrilled with the results and will soon be searching for their new Port Townsend abode. Congratulations, all!
Do you need help selling your home in this intense market? My mission is to help you achieve your life goals. Contact me today at 206-250-7291 or donkoonce@windermere.com.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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