High Point West Seattle Real Estate Update (4Q 09-today)

As the self-titled "resident green agent" in High Point, I thought it was time for an update on what was available for sale here, and also take a look at what has sold in recent weeks.

Currently on the market are two condo suites (one 2-bedroom, one studio) and one large four bedroom home that is a short sale that came on the market last summer for $299,999 causing quite a stir among my neighbors. Looks like the deal flipped just before Christmas and the house is listed as Active for sale. (Sorry for being slow to notify you. If you are interested, you know how to reach me! I did several showings in July.)

See High Point West Seattle Real Estate For Sale

What has sold in recent months is pretty simple - townhomes (2), which happen to be more affordable than single family homes and often have the same square footage. They don't appear to be short sales, although the 3 bedroom unit probably was since it was purchased in 2007 in the $425k range, and sold in November for $305,000. Man, if I could only had that home then for what I could pay now.

See High Point West Seattle Sold Homes (since 10/01/09)

I always find it interesting to see what also is pending - these are homes that have not closed yet, but obviously are a good indication of what people are interested in purchasing. There has been a small carriage house on 30th for sale since last spring, most recent asking price (as a short sale) was in the $149k ballpark. It just went to Pending on Sunday, so it looks like we may have a new neighbor soon!

See High Point West Seattle Current Pending Sales (as of 1/13/10)


And a new category that I am examining is Cancelled/Expired. These are homes that were on the market for months and never sold. The owners have given up on trying to sell them at this time.

See High Point West Seattle Homes Expired or Cancelled (since 10/01/09)

The listing links are only good for 30 days from the date of this post.

Rare and gorgeous "carriage home" comes on market in High Point (West Seattle)

I was driving home from meeting with some ladies in SE Seattle for a green building consultation Sunday afternoon when I saw signs leading from SW Graham Street onto 30th and I wondered what could possibly be for sale there? And there it was - one of only 4 carriage homes
of this type in High Point built in 2006. I didn't tour the 'hood until April '07, and all of these units were long sold and occupied so I never had the opportunity to see the inside before now.

I stopped because I knew there was a little dog that lived here, and I would rather not disturb her during the week, and it gave me the opportunity to meet the listing agent. Of course, the unit that just came on the market is staged the way most people want to live - funny thing, tho, is that someone does actually live here, and the house always looks like this (you can tell it just does).

Outside of the home is a small front yard with nice gardening space, and a cute covered front porch. Inside on the ground level is a quest room - or office/den. Attached is a one car garage with extra room for storage. On the main level is a SWEET kitchen with a great tile bar, and windows all around the living space. There also is a small deck. I have to commend the current owner for choosing to upgrade to half-shutters on the windows. They let in light and air if the windows are open, but provide extensive privacy. There is a pantry, stack high efficiency washer/dryer, and 3/4 bath on the main level.

The top floor loft is a master suite, complete with private bath and a very well-organized walk-in closet. The interior architecture is unique, and it is a vaulted yet cozy and romantic "attic bedroom".

The home is well-appointed, and painted in contemporary themes. Of course, the home is 4-star Built Green Certified, and has a heat pump that helps with winter heating AND SUMMER AIR CONDITIONING. I know it is only February, but I am already thinking about the hot summer days just around the corner, and am envious of who gets to have A/C (my home does NOT). The listing agent may not know of its certification since the owner may not actually have the certificate on hand. In which case, she should be contacting Built Green with her address and requesting a copy!

Click to see more details and a photo tour of this great home in West Seattle. Square footage is quotes as 1,420 per King County Records.
6309 30th Ave SW - High Point Carriage Home

If you would like to see it in person, and would like a tour of the community (which is also Built Green certified), EMAIL or call me at 206.686.HOME (4663). After all, I am the High Point real estate expert!