Case Studies • July 25, 2018

SELLER SUCCESS STORY: Classic Madrona Craftsman Nets More than 10% Above List Price

by Don Koonce

With some maintenance and cosmetic work, the Wright’s Madrona home sold for $718,500–more than 10% above list price.

Peter and Kirstin Wright are clients of my good friend and colleague Dorothy Driver, who happened to be out of town when I received an urgent call from Peter.

They had been planning for some time to move to Bellingham to retire and had just found their dream home. They had already put an offer in on that property, and now needed to sell their classic Madrona Craftsman, where they had lived for 25 years, as soon as possible.

We needed to move quickly to get their house in shape to go on the market. It had some deferred maintenance and cosmetic items that needed to be addressed, such as old carpeting, paint, and a house full of treasures that had to be relocated until they could move into their new place. To get them the most money for their house, it needed to be empty and staged.

Once Dorothy returned, she invited me to co-list with her. I am always up for a challenge, so I eagerly said yes.

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Real Estate Listings • July 24, 2018

NEW LISTING: Classic North Bend Rambler with New Style, Colors

by Don Koonce

13638 440th Place SE
North Bend, WA 98045
Listed at $415,000

Someone has been shopping! Classic rambler has new designer style and colors. Freshly painted inside and out, new windows, new floor coverings, refurbished kitchen w /new appliances, new fixtures/finishes. Large level lot in peaceful setting with room to spread your wings and relax or garden up a storm. Newly poured patio for entertaining and loads of off st parking for cars, boats, toys. All just a short hop to Main Street, or nature for year-round recreation, or ugh, commute routes. Just move in!

MLS #1331905
Taxes: $694 (2018)
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Type: Single-Family Home
Year Built: 1985
Style: 1-Story
Views: Territorial
County: King County
Community: North Bend

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SOLD • July 19, 2018

SOLD: Sought-After Sunwood Condo in Tukwila

by Don Koonce

15266 Sunwood Blvd #D12
Tukwila, WA 98188
Selling Price: $275,000

Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1092
Year Built: 1980
Price per Square Foot: 251.83
School District: Tukwila
Home Owner Dues: Included

Sought after ground level 2 bed 2 bath condo @ Sunwood, perched above the city with spectacular views. All new paint, carpet, appliances, & fixtures throughout. Washer/Dryer in unit. Private ground level patio. Spacious family room w/ wood burning fireplace w/stone mantel/hearth. Wet bar w/ sink & cabinets in family room. Club house w/ pool/spa. One assigned parking space. Great location.

Real Estate Listings • July 18, 2018

NEW LISTING: Urban Oasis with Grownup Treehouse

by Don Koonce

5134 S. Morgan S.
Seattle, WA 98118
Listed at $775,000

4 BED
2.25 BATH
2,120 SQFT
MLS #1329884
Taxes: $5,541 (2018)
Lot Size: 9,600 SQFT
Type: Single-Family Home
Year Built: 1926
Style: 2 Stories W/Bsmnt
Views: Territorial
School District: Seattle
County: King County
Community: Seward Park

Live farm to table lifestyle, sip tea on bench swing, and work remotely from a secluded cottage. Welcome to your urban oasis, complete with a grownup tree house nestled in the giant cedars. This is a truly unique opportunity to own the best of all worlds: beautiful 3 BR, 2.25 BA craftsman oozing old-world charm in the desirable Seward Park neighborhood, a 9600 sf yard with a glamorous chicken coop, deluxe out-building, bench swing, and yes, a tree house! Enjoy your daily vacation home today!

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SOLD • July 17, 2018

SOLD: Tacoma Home with Breathtaking Puget Sound Views

by Don Koonce

5748 Overlook Ave NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
Selling Price: $699,950

Bathrooms: 2.50
Bedrooms: 4
Square Footage: 2,601
Year Built: 2018
Price per Square Foot: 269.11
Lot Square Footage: 9,400
School District: Tacoma
County: Pierce
Community: Browns Point

Breathtaking views of the Puget Sound will be seen from the Great-Room, expansive deck and master suite in this home that is being build by Powell Homes. With Powell’s 109 years of experience more then just the views will delight you. This 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath home will feature hardwoods throughout the main living area, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Master suite with huge walk-in closet and private bath.

Real Estate Listings • July 16, 2018

NEW LISTING: Desirable Mount Baker Treasure Will Steal Your Heart

by Don Koonce

2110 30th Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98144
Listed at $775,000

3 BED
1.75 BATH
2,100 SQFT
MLS #1323683
Taxes: $5,370 (2018)
Lot Size: 3,914 SQFT
Type: Single-Family Home
Year Built: 1931
Style: 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
Views: Territorial
School District: Seattle
County: King County
Community: Mt Baker

Old world charm meets elegant updates. This desirable Mount Baker treasure will steal your heart. Warm and inviting, this home has it all; tranquil tree lined street, 3 BR, 1.75 BA, updated kitchen and baths, beautiful hardwood floors, secluded outdoor patio with lush gardens, ample storage and garage. The best of Seattle is just steps away: neighborhood eateries, boutique shops, beautiful parks and beaches, close to the light rail. Prepare to fall in love!

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Real Estate Listings • July 12, 2018

NEW LISTING: Super Cute Well-Priced Mount Baker Bungalow

by Don Koonce

3411 35th Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98144
Listed at $470,000

2 bedroom
1 bath
1,100 SQFT
MLS #1325364
Taxes: $4,079 (2018)
Lot Size: 4080 SQFT
Type: Single-Family Home
Year Built: 1947
Style: 1 Story
Views: Territorial
School District Seattle
County King County
Community Mt Baker

Crisp, clean, carefree! Super cute well-priced bungalow with open airy spaces in fantastic neighborhd close to everything. Freshly painted in and out, luxury vinyl flooring, modern fixtures, large private patio for relaxing/entertaining. Ezy Walk to Mt. Baker Light Rail, scenic stroll to Lake WA and Mt. Baker Parks, great access to Downtown, I-90, a variety of commutes and all the fun in Columbia City. Valuable off-street parking, paved alley w/level access to house. Low maintenance living-go play!

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From Don • July 3, 2018

Meet My Windermere Mount Baker Team

by Don Koonce

I’m lucky to work with this wonderful, diverse team of smart people who are passionate about helping others make their dreams come true through home-ownership. The supportive, family atmosphere at Windermere Mount Baker Real Estate is why I chose to work here instead of one of the three other companies I interviewed with.

Our office opened in 1979, the fourth office of now over 300 total Windermere Offices, and is the only major real estate company with an office in South Seattle. The office combines the character of the local, family owned business with the marketing power and support of the one of the nation’s largest residential real estate firms.

Meet our staff…

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Case Studies • CoBuy • From Don • June 30, 2018

FROM DON: Cooling Market, Co-Buying & Community Service

by Don Koonce

Hi friends,

It’s been another busy month with three new listings: a beautifully updated Kent condo listed at $128,500, a solid mid-century fixer in Mount Baker, and a sweet top-floor Rainier Beach condo co-listed with my friend and colleague Nancy Chapin for $375,000.

I expect more of the same next month with four new listings on the horizon, including properties in Tukwila, North Bend, Mount Baker, and Lake Forest Park. So while Seattle-area home prices have reached record highs, increasing inventory does offer a ray of hope.

In other news, my office, Windermere Mount Baker Real Estate, is currently in the midst of our annual Project Cool School Supply Drive for homeless students. We use this time to help provide each child with a sturdy new backpack filled with quality school supplies, books, toothbrushes, and more. You can help with donations from the wish list found here through mid-July.

Also, I’m proud to share that we recently partnered with Wellspring Family Services in the Rainier Valley to sort, organize and fold clothing for children ages 0 – 17 who are experiencing poverty and homelessness. We’re so grateful for all the great work this South Seattle-based organization does for our community, and encourage you to learn more about them.

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Real Estate Listings • June 23, 2018

NEW LISTING: Sweet Top-Floor Rainier Beach Condo

by Don Koonce

9520 Rainier Ave S 503
Seattle, WA 98118
Listed at $375,000

1 Bed / 1.0 Bath
706 SQFT
MLS #: 1313277
Taxes: $2,506 (2018)
Lot Size: 1.28 acres
Type: Condo/Townhouse
Year Built: 1964
Style: Condo 1-level Unit
Views: Territorial, Lake
School District: Seattle
County: King County
Community: Rainier Beach

Champagne taste on a beer budget? The sweeping lake views from this sweet top floor condo will quench your thirst for luxury living! Enjoy sunrises, sunsets, boats coming & going, all from the comfort of your BBQ ready deck. These 706 sf live large with its open floor plan, HUGE kitchen updated with granite counters, real hardwood floors, loads of light. Totally move-in ready. Including moorage. W/D in unit. Where else are you going to find all this in Seattle? No rental cap. Pets allowed, too.

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