Monday, March 21, 2011

Eastside Waterfront Real Estate Sales Doubling in 2011i

Waterfront real estate sales on the Eastside in 2011 are more than twice the sales numbers at the same point last year.  So far we've seen 20 sales of homes on Lake Washington, Lake Sammamish, and the Sammamish River, as compare to just nine sales last year.  This trend matches the numbers we're seeing in Seattle and all over King County, as waterfront home prices have become more affordable and more buyers are seeing the value in the market.
This list is a portion of the more significant sales we've seen to start the year in Bellevue, Medina, Hunts Point, Yarrow Point, Beaux Arts, Kirkland, Renton, Sammamish, Redmond, and Issaquah:
Eastside Waterfront Real Estate Sales, 2011 Through 03/20
4291 E Lake Sammamish Shore Lane SE Sammamish 3 3.25 1,749 $718,000
4261 E Lake Sammamish Shore Lane SE Sammamish 4 2.75 1,590 $750,000
241 E Lake Sammamish Shore Lane NE Sammamish 3 2 1,783 $790,000
2317 E Lake Sammamish Place SE Sammamish 3 2.5 4,000 $797,300
18184 SE 41st Place Issaquah 5 2.5 3,000 $840,000
2219 E Beaver Lake Dr SE Sammamish 3 2 2,150 $875,000
16301 Inglewood Rd NE Kenmore 4 2.25 3,250 $1,075,000
480 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE Bellevue 3 1.75 1,620 $1,195,000
3707 Lake Washington Blvd N Renton 4 3.5 4,090 $1,250,000
3707 Lake Washington Blvd N Renton 4 3.5 4,090 $1,250,000
1625 10th St W Kirkland 4 2 2,110 $1,390,000
605 E Lake Sammamish Lane NE Sammamish 3 3 3,670 $1,600,000
4301 E Lake Sammamish Shore Lane SE Issaquah 4 2.5 3,776 $1,650,000
109 E Lake Sammamish Shore Lane NE Sammamish 4 2.75 4,570 $1,775,000
105 Cascade Key Bellevue 4 2.5 3,770 $2,090,000
5188 NW Lake Sammamish Rd Issaquah 5 4.5 6,376 $2,198,000
12705 Holmes Point Dr NE Kirkland 4 4 5,500 $2,550,000
9421 Lake Washington Blvd NE Bellevue 5 3.5 3,530 $2,785,000
Sam DeBord
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SeattleHome.com | Coldwell Banker Danforth
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Seattle Waterfront Real Estate Sales Make Big Gains in 2011

Sales of waterfront real estate in Seattle and King County are up significantly to start 2011 as compared to last year's sales.  Waterfront home sales have been gaining ground since early 2010, and that trend doesn't seem to be changing.
During the months of January and February, we've already seen 33 waterfront homes sales in King County, a 32% increase over the same period last year when 25 waterfront homes were sold.
Prices of waterfront real estate have certainly come down in the meantime, adding to the feeling that we're still in a buyer's market, but inventory reduction and the larger pool of potential buyers have improved the outlook for home sellers.
Sam DeBord
Realtor® | Managing Broker
SeattleHome.com | Coldwell Banker Danforth
ph: 206-658-3225 | email: sam(at)SeattleHome.com
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Monday, March 7, 2011

Luxury Real Estate Sales Up in All 20 Major U.S. Metros

As I've been reporting for the past year, sales of waterfront and luxury real estate in the Greater Seattle market have been fairly strong in the past year, as compared to the general market.  Coming off a dismal 2009 of luxury real estate sales, we saw huge gains in total sales all over the Puget Sound region.  Prices have certainly been down in the highest segments of the market, but much of that is a layover from unrealistic listing prices in 2008 and 2009.  Sellers have adjusted their pricing to today's market and prospective waterfront/luxury home buyers have responded in droves.
It seems that much of the same has happened across the country, according to a CNN Money report.  Their analysis is that when the stock market makes gains, wealthier buyers will spend money on real estate, even in a bad economy.  I'd say that's a bit simplistic, but it certainly does have an effect.
More likely, though, these are folks who considered buying a high-end home three to four years ago.  They've been sitting on the sidelines with all of the bad economic and real estate news for a long time, and someone has to call the bottom.  Prices on some waterfront homes have gotten lower than we've seen since 2005, and buyers are betting the bottom is in sight.
CNN Money report:
The rich have returned to the real estate market and are taking advantage of big bargains in luxury homes. Sales of million-dollar homes and condos increased last year in all 20 major metro areas - with some cities seeing an 18.6 percent increase in high-end home sales, according to DataQuick Information Systems. The increase follows four consecutive years of declines in million-dollar homes.
The market that fared the best in high-dollar real estate: San Jose, Calif., which boasted a 27.4 percent increase in sales last year in million-dollar homes. Honolulu also saw a big spike in million-dollar sales - a 26 percent increase - as well as New York, where million-dollar home sales rose nearly 25 percent.
In Washington, D.C., million-dollar home sales grew by 20 percent, as government workers continued to help the high-end real estate market there. Washington, D.C., has recently been ranked as one of the highest paid cities, as well as best educated place in the country.
Other cities with big gains in million-dollar home sales include San Diego (14 percent) and Nashville (13 percent).

 
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Saturday, March 5, 2011

SOLD: Seattle-Lake Union Houseboat - 1524 Westlake Ave N, Seattle WA 98109

Seattle-Lake Union Houseboat – Sold – 2524 Westlake Ave N, Seattle WA 98109
This 42 foot "Mike Kelly" houseboat just sold this past month.�
Located in Commercial Marina on Westlake Ave, it's got a nice quiet location.
The barge was built in 2000, and has a nice open layout to the living, dining, and kitchen areas.
It has a sleeping berth and 3/4 bath downstairs, as well as a larger bedroom upstairs.
The upper deck has a large covered awning with plenty of space to entertain in all kinds of weather.
The final sale price was $115,000.  More Seattle Houseboats 
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SeattleHome.com | Coldwell Banker Danforth
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Friday, March 4, 2011

SOLD: Beach Drive Waterfront Home - 5433 Beach Dr SW Seattle

SOLD:  Alki - Beach Drive Waterfront Home - 5433 Beach Dr SW, Seattle Wa 98136
$730,000
alki beach drive waterfront homes
2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1180 sq ft, .0919 acres, Built in 1978
Beach Drive Alki waterfront homes
Brian and I just sold this picturesque home on the West-facing Puget Sound shoreline near Alki Beach.  The Beach Drive waterfront home was a short sale, and took some extra time and negotiation.   This is our second waterfront real estate sale thusfar in 2010, and judging by the inquiries we're seeing, Seattle waterfront real estate sales should be strong this year.
 alki beach drive waterfront house
The two bedroom, two bath home has 25 feet of saltwater frontage, a nicely landscaped property and covered outdoor spaces  for drizzly Seattle entertaining.
alki beach drive waterfront real estate
This part of the West Seattle peninsula is the quiet, serene part of the beach.  Just a few minutes from the bustling shops and restaurants of Alki Beach, the Beach Drive area provides some of the most scenic and relaxing views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.
Sam DeBord
Realtor® | Managing Broker
SeattleHome.com | Coldwell Banker Danforth
ph: 206-658-3225 | email: sam(at)SeattleHome.com
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