When I'm not spending my time working with clients, I still love to take my family down to the waterfront whenever possible. Viewing Lake Washington waterfront homes, whether by boat or visiting open houses has always been one of my favorite pastimes (I know, I should probably have a little more division between business and leisure).
One of the best publications I've read in years is David Dykstra's Lake Washington 130 Homes. It's a virtual guide to the stars in the Greater Seattle region, with waterfront photos, history, personal stories and background on his "Top 130″ homes on Lake Washington. While you can see satellite photos and "for sale" listings online, you rarely get this kind of an up-close look at these kinds of properties.
From the historic homes of Seattle's wealthiest pioneers to modern mansions of the software, coffee, aerospace and biotech executives of the new era, David chronicles the ever-diversifying architectural styles of Lake Washington's most picturesque residences.
The tour covers the most-expensive and most-unique homes on the waterfront, from the Seattle neighborhoods of Madison Park and Denny-Blaine to Mercer Island, Bellevue's Meydenbauer, Medina and "The Points" (Evergreen Point, Hunts Point, and Yarrow Point. Having visited many of these homes in person, it's a very different perspective to read the historical research that David has done on some properties that might otherwise be forgotten.
I've purchased a copy of this book for any of my clients who've bought or are in the market for Lake Washington waterfront real estate. It's not only entertaining, but it's a great primer for someone who wants to understand Lake Washington's past and present.
Sam DeBord
Realtor® | Managing Broker
SeattleHome.com | Coldwell Banker Danforth
ph: 206-658-3225 | email: sam(at)SeattleHome.com
Member NWMLS, N.A.R., WA Realtors, Seattle-King County Realtors
Realtor® | Managing Broker
SeattleHome.com | Coldwell Banker Danforth
ph: 206-658-3225 | email: sam(at)SeattleHome.com
Member NWMLS, N.A.R., WA Realtors, Seattle-King County Realtors
Source: Individually compiled NWMLS data. The NWMLS did not compile or publish this information.
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