Magnolia Waterfront Home: 2841 Perkins Ln W Seattle

Waterfront Home Tour: Puget Sound Watefront Real Estate in Magnolia
2481 Perkins Ln W, Seattle WA 98199

Magnolia is known as an in-city getaway, the kind of neighborhood that is just a short drive from downtown but feels hundreds of miles from the bustle of the city. This home on Magnolia's Southwest shore is a perfect fit.

The half acre lot is spacious and beautifully landscaped with matures trees along the private drive. The West-facing two bedroom cottage is set close to the water, with sunset views coming to both levels of windows. The foliage creates plenty of privacy, and the lot actually extends to 1.6 acres of tidelands. At 150 feet of Puget Sound waterfront, the shoreline is expansive.

The home was built in the 1940s, and provides a comfortable beach residence. The rooms are situated to enjoy the vast Puget Sound views, and are ready for a designer's finishing touches. The lot would also be well-suited for a full remodel or expansion, as the footprint of the home is close to the water, a position that might not be available to a homeowner starting from scratch.

Views from the home start at the downtown Seattle skyline, through the Olympic Mountains, Bainbridge Island, and Whidbey Island. Whether this home was kept in its modest current form or remodeled to become a luxury getaway, this Magnolia estate is a serene piece of property that makes the best of its Puget Sound location.

Sam DeBord is a Realtor and real estate broker with SeattleHome.com, a division of Washington State Realty, LLC. He is a member of the Seattle-King County Association of Realtors and a Green-Certified Pro. Listing and photos courtesy NWMLS and Helen Senseney, Quorum-Laurelhurst Inc . The Northwest Multiple Listing Service did not compile or publish this information.

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Shared Waterfront - More Bang for your Real Estate Buck

Mention luxury real estate and the first image most Seattle-area residents think of is a waterfront home. Waterfront real estate has long been the most sought-after property in Seattle, and the pricing of these properties reflects that value. While there are still some areas around the Seattle metro that offer some great waterfront values, the majority of waterfront homes have a prohibitive price tag.

In reality, though, many home buyers who are interested in having their own private boat moorage and great views of the lake may not need to buy a true waterfront home. There are many small enclaves and communities that have private access to the waterfront for all homeowners, not just the ones that actually live on the shoreline. With a variety of ownership and maintenance agreements, small groups of neighbors can share a dock that has plenty of moorage for a handful or even a dozen boats.

These docks are private property with no public access, maintaining privacy for the neighborhood and still allowing a larger group of homeowners to enjoy the waterfront. Most of the homes in these areas are close enough to the water to have beautiful lake views. The price tag, however, can be just a fraction of what a true waterfront lot would cost.

I looked at a couple of Eastside homes this week with shared waterfront access. Both provide a great neighborhood, views, and a private shared dock for moorage. The neighborhoods – Enatai in Bellevue and Holmes Point in Kirkland – are well-regarded and full of high-end luxury homes. The shared waterfront will allow the buyers of these homes to enjoy lakefront living with a signature address at a more moderate price.

Enatai – 10315 SE 30th St, Bellevue WA 98004

Holmes Point – 13411 Holmes Point Dr NE, Kirkland WA 98034

Sam DeBord is a licensed real estate broker with SeattleHome.com, a division of Washington State Realty, LLC. He is a member of the Seattle-King County Association of Realtors and a Green-Certified Pro. Listing and photos courtesy NWMLS, Katharine Gibson, Windermere Real Estate, and Carol Parker, RE/MAX Eastside Brokers . The Northwest Multiple Listing Service did not compile or publish this information.

 

 

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Seattle Real Estate Statistics

King County Pending Year-To-Date 2010 vs 2009:
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Median residential prices down 2.6%
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Average condo time on market down 8 days
Median condo prices down 8.4%

King County Pending March 2010 vs March 2009:
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Median residential prices down 4%
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Average condo time on market down 16 days
Median condo prices down 4.4%

King County Closed Sales Year-To-Date 2010 vs 2009:
Residential sales up 54%
Median residential prices down less than 1%
Average time on market down 7 days

King County Closed Sales March 2010 vs March 2009:
Residential sales up 65%
Median residential prices up 1%
Average time on market down 10 days

Sam DeBord is a licensed real estate broker with SeattleHome.com, a division of Washington State Realty, LLC. He is a member of the Seattle-King County Association of Realtors and a Green-Certified Pro. The Northwest Multiple Listing Service did not compile or publish this information.

 

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Lake Washington Waterfront Home - Cedar Park, Seattle

Waterfront Home Tour: 14328 Edgewater Ln NE, Seattle WA 98125

Lake Washington Waterfront in Cedar Park

When Seattle's popular waterfront communities are discussed, quiet communities like Cedar Park are many times overshadowed by the excitement at Alki Beach or the waterfront dining in Leschi. While these communities have a great combination of entertainment and waterfront living, many homeowners would prefer a more secluded lifestyle, with a separation between their residential neighborhood and the bustle of traffic and tourists.

Cedar Park provides some of the best privacy on Lake Washington's waterfront, without the need for a gated community. Just a few blocks from major arterials into the city, the waterfront homes are accessed by a winding, narrow road that's only travelled by locals. With no through traffic access, Cedar Park doesn't get the sightseeing congestion that might clog the streets of Alki on a sunny summer afternoon.

Waterfront homes in Cedar Park are many times built partially upon pilings in the water, as is this home on Edgewater Lane. The home's foundation extends from the land out onto the water, allowing for walls of windows on the sides of the home that are literally above the lake. This is true waterfront real estate, with a dock serving as your back porch and the ability to fish "Beatles at the Edgewater style", out of your window if desired.

The home was originally built in the late '70s and was fully remodeled in 2005 for a contemporary feel with double-height vaulted ceilings in the living room, skylights, and a gourmet kitchen opening up to the family room and views of the lake.

Step out the back door, and you're standing on the new wrap-around dock with a swim platform. With convenient moorage for a sailboat or a runabout, you could skip the traffic and make it a water commute across the lake in the morning.

A garage is a must for most waterfront home owners, and this two-car garage was built for the car collector, with a pristine finish including a fully-tiled floor. With additional parking outside for up to four more cars, space for entertaining guests is not an issue.

 

The 75 feet of Lake Washington waterfront allows for the home to stretch along a wide portion of the lake. This creates plenty of deep-water moorage for multiple watercraft, including the current boatlift and space for another.

This home is the essence of low maintenance, laidback living on the lake. Enjoying the "quiet end" of Lake Washington and still having quick access to downtown Seattle makes the home a perfect full-time residence for a Seattleite, or a great vacation getaway. At its recently-reduced list price of $1.495 million, it's one of the least-expensive homes on the lake that has truly high-quality interior finishes, and needs no improvements to move in. Waterfront in Seattle hasn't been this inexpensive in years - get on the water while you can.

Sam DeBord is a licensed real estate broker with SeattleHome.com, a division of Washington State Realty, LLC. He is a member of the Seattle-King County Association of Realtors and a Green-Certified Pro. Listing and photos courtesy NWMLS and Debbie Cooper, Windermere R.E.N.W. No reproduction without prior approval. The Northwest Multiple Listing Service did not compile or publish this information.

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Waterfront Home Sales on The Eastside, March 2010

While waterfront home sales on the Eastside weren't as brisk in March as they were in Seattle, we did see a significant handful of sales that give a picture of the current waterfront market. Overall, we're seeing an improving market in terms of total sales of waterfront homes, but significant discounts in final sale prices.

Waterfront Home Sales on the Eastside

12505 Holmes Point Dr NE, Kirkland WA 98034
This 3500 sq ft home sits on 1/3 of an acre of Lake Washington waterfront property on the North end of Kirkland. With 100 feet of waterfront footage, it has an expansive shoreline. The 4 bed, 2.75 bath, mid-century home was on the market for a year, with an initial listing price of $2.85 million. It was listed for $1.65 million in March, and negotiated down to a final selling price of $1.525 million.

2424 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond WA 98052
This Lake Sammamish waterfront home was a short sale, and had been on the market about 9 months. It has a guest house and newly-constructed main home on 50 feet of waterfront with a 6 car garage. Originally listed at $3.4 million, it's listing price dropped to $2.45 million last month and it closed at $2.3 million.

4014 Hunts Point Rd, Hunts Point WA 98004
This is a beautiful piece of property with a very traditional feel. The 1+ acre of land provides plenty of privacy for the 4700 square foot home with 86 feet of waterfront. The moorage can accomodate a large yacht and float plane, while the 7 car garage leaves plenty of space for a collector. This home was on the market for 10 months, with a fixed list price of $8.8 million. The final sale price was $7.95 million.

4344 Hunts Point Rd, Hunts Point WA 98004
This one was a real surprise. The French manor near the tip of Hunts Point was only on the market for a month and a half. Its list price was $15.8 million, and while the ultra-luxury market has seen some steep discounts, the $11.28 million sale price was a very substantial reduction. This 8300 square foot home has 5 beds, 6.5 baths, and 157 feet of waterfront. The 52,000 sq ft lot is one of the better pieces of property in greater Seattle.

Current Seattle waterfront homes for sale

Sam DeBord is a licensed real estate broker with SeattleHome.com, a division of Washington State Realty, LLC. He is a member of the Seattle-King County Association of Realtors and a Green-Certified Pro.

Source: Individually compiled NWMLS statistics. The NWMLS database and statistics do not include many new construction pre-sale units, private sales or auction sales. These statistics were not compiled or published by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.

 

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Mercer Island Waterfront Home Sales, 2010

There were five significant sales of waterfront homes in Mercer Island so far this year, with prices ranging from $2.4 million to $4.2 million. In the same period last year, there were no Lake Washington waterfront sales at all. This increase in sales is trending along with the rest of Greater Seattle's waterfront and luxury home sales. Prices have dropped significantly in the past two years, and waterfront home buyers seem to have jumped off the fence and gotten the market moving again.

Mercer Island waterfront home sales

5636 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island WA
This 4 bed, 3.5 bath home sold for $2.43 million. At 4367 square feet, it's a fairly large home with views of the lake throughout. It was our only sale so far this year on the East shore of the island, with 80 feet of waterfront. The home was listed 9 months ago, and it's original asking price was $2.998 million.

4837 Forest Ave SE, Mercer Island WA
A 2770 sq ft house on the Western shore of the island sold for $2.6 million. The home has 3 beds and 2.75 baths. The street-to-water property has 53 feet of waterfront and a dock with a boathouse. It's original list price was $2.795 million and it was marketed for 9 months.

2457 60th Ave SE, Mercer Island WA
This home resides in the East Seattle community, just South of I-90 on M.I.'s Northwest shore. The 4 bed, 3 bath home has 3230 square feet of finished living space. With a generous 68 feet of lakefront and a boatlift, it sold in less than two weeks. The sale price was $2.75 million, with an original asking price of $2.995 million.

8435 SE 87th St, Mercer Island WA
The next waterfront sale had a final closing price of $3.79 million. Built in 2007, the 4 bed, 4.5 bath home is 4133 sq ft, and sits on the Southern tip of the island. It's a beatiful new home which makes great use of the winter sunlight. It was marketed for 2.5 years, with an original asking price of $5.1 million in mid-2007.

8171 W Mercer Way, Mercer Island WA
The largest home sold so far this year was, not surprisingly, also the priciest, with a final selling price of $4.195 million. The 5 bedroom, 5 bath home has an expansive 7700 square feet of interior space, by far the most spacious home in recent months to sell. The Southwest island home captures perhaps some of the best sunsets on Mercer Island year-round. This home was marketed for 7 months, with an original asking price of $5.25 million.

Current Mercer Island homes for sale

Sam DeBord is a licensed real estate broker with SeattleHome.com, a division of Washington State Realty, LLC. He is a member of the Seattle-King County Association of Realtors and a Green-Certified Pro. The Northwest Multiple Listing Service did not compile or publish this information.

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Waterfront Home Tour:
2205 60th Ave SE, Mercer Island WA 98040

The waterfront on Mercer Island is highly sought-after real estate. When a home on the waterfront is designed, its focus should be on entertaining, capturing the views and access to Lake Washington. After touring this 2006-built estate on Faben Point, it's clear that this remarkable home manages to do all three, combining beautiful luxury interior construction with relaxing, enjoyable outdoor spaces leading down to the waterfront.

Entering from the gated drive, a guest house and 3 car garage provide privacy at the front of the lot, while further down the lane, the traditionally-styled main home and attached 2 car garage come into view. Access to I-90 and Seattle or Bellevue is just a short drive from here, but Faben Point feels like a distinct, private community of homes.

The owners clearly spared no expense with the living area finishes, as the stonework, millwork, and walls of windows give the home warmth while allowing tons of Western sunlight in. With five bedrooms and 9 baths, there are plenty of accomodations for guests and ample space for entertaining large crowds.

The 9000 square feet of living space is divided into three levels with the main living room enjoying double-height ceilings. Seven fireplaces, indoor and out, give a variety of areas for nighttime and winter events. All five bedrooms have ensuite baths, and virtually every room in the home has a view of the lake.

On the way down the back of the property, a pool, hot tub, and fountains adorn the patio just steps up from the water. Multiple terraces look out onto the back yard from bedrooms, living, and other parts of the home.

The property levels off again at the waterline with a large lawn and access to the docks. There is ample space for watercraft parking including a large yacht. A bonus-2 supercharged SeaDoos and a 25′ Cobalt boat will stay with the home and the new buyer.

The 110 feet of Lake Washington waterfront are perfectly utilized on the 3/4 acre lot, and access is made easy with a golf cart and cart path from the street to the water line. If you're going to live on the waterfront on Mercer Island, this is the way to do it. Soak up the sunshine, head down to the water, and take your new watercraft out for a spin.

Sam DeBord is a licensed real estate broker with SeattleHome.com, a division of Washington State Realty, LLC. He is a member of the Seattle-King County Association of Realtors and a Green-Certified Pro. Listing and photos courtesy NWMLS and Kris Robbs, Ewing & Clark Mercer. No reproduction without prior approval. The Northwest Multiple Listing Service did not compile or publish this information.

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