BELOW ARE A FEW OF MY ACTIVE ON-MARKET LISTINGS AND SOME RECENT SOLD SUCCESS STORIES. FOR A FULL LIST OF ALL PAST LISTINGS AND SALES, PLEASE CLICK THE BUTTON.
PENDING!
4528 S 248th Place Unit #15-A2, Kent
Welcome to Westridge Townhomes! Newly renovated end-unit ground level condo features garden patio & private 1-car extra deep garage w/tons of storage. Kitchen features stainless appliances, 2 large pantries & breakfast bar. Spacious & bright living room with cozy wood burning fireplace & sliding glass door to private patio overlooking beautiful grounds. Convenient location minutes to I-5 & WA-167 w/brand new roundabout, bike lanes & bus stop, and shopping, great parks & golf course nearby. Community underwent comprehensive transformation in 2020 incl new roof, gutters, windows, patios, porches, siding, garage doors, railings, exterior paint & lighting - it's all been done for you. No sp assessment, no rent cap, & 2 pets allowed. Welcome home!
MLS 2302925 / 1 bed, 1 bath / 690 sq ft / 1984 home / private garage / low $275 per month HOA dues / Offered at $275,000
Contact Lara at (206) 240-5193 or Lara@LakeRE.com for more info or to schedule a tour.
PENDING!
Spacious condo: 120 NW 39th St. #404, Seattle
Live in the center of it all! This lovely townhome-style 2 level top floor condo is just a short walk to the Fremont Sunday market & the best Fremont restaurants & shops. Beautiful SW views of the ship canal, mountains, & Queen Anne from the spacious living room. Separate dining area & bartop seating in beautifully updated kitchen w/stainless steel appliances & stone counters. Powder room for guests on main level - separate from your personal en-suite bath; so nice! Upstairs features a very spacious primary bedroom w/private full bath, extra large walk-in closet, & great nook for separate office or craft space. Modern building nicely updated in 2008 featuring elevator, secure lobby entry, and secure garage with 1 assigned parking space.
1988 building modernly updated in 2008 / top floor w/elevator / 1 bd, 1.5 bath / 705 sq ft / HOA dues $692/mo / Offered at $399,995
PENDING!
WELCOME TO THE TOP OF THE EDMONDS BOWL
With unparalleled sweeping Sound, Olympic Mountains, Whidbey Island, and sunset views you will be entranced with this stately home. Spacious two floors with multiple living spaces including living room, family room, den, and retro game room. Downstairs has many opportunities including easily adding a 4th bedroom if desired; newly refinished 3/4 bath is already there. Rare 1/3 of an acre lot affords expansion and building opportunity along with privacy, as does the dead-end cul-de-sac off 8th Ave. Charming & vibrant downtown Edmonds waterfront, marina, restaurants, and shops are just 3 minutes away. Relax on the expansive deck watching the ferries & sunsets, garden in the terraced yard with mature landscaping, and enjoy long walks along one of the best flat walking streets in Edmonds, 8th Ave. Welcome home.
829 Laurel Way, Edmonds, WA 98020
1963 home / 3,033 sq ft / .31 acre lot / 3 beds / 2.5 baths
Offered at $1,595,000 / Now PENDING
Charming Ballard Tudor - SOLD at $1,400,000, with multiple offers!
1928 home / 4 bedrooms / 2.75 baths / 2,000 sq ft / Offered at $1,179,950
Beautiful classic Tudor with historic charm in spades, completely remodeled inside with lux finishes. The spacious & light-filled floor plan allows for formal living on main level & large cozy family room downstairs. 4 full bedrooms & 3 baths means there's room for everyone! With all remodeled spaces & newer furnace, AC, H2O heater, plumbing, electrical, interior/exterior paint, & windows, there's nothing to do but move in & enjoy lovely neighborhood bike paths, parks, the Ballard farmer's market, close proximity to Green Lake & the Zoo, and your large fully fenced back yard & patio for those warm Summer evenings. Garden till your hearts content and store all your NW stuff in the spacious backyard shed. Pre-inspected for your convenience. Offers requested by 11am Wed 8/28 please.
Welcome home to the heart of Ballard!
RECENTLY SOLD - STUNNING PHINNEY RIDGE VIEW CONDO
This light & bright Phinney Ridge multi-level condo features stunning 180-degree views of Green Lake, the Cascades, the Olympics, AND Mt Rainier. On the corner of Greenwood & 73rd with a Walk Score of 94, you are in the heart of everything the Ridge has to offer - amazing restaurants, bars, coffee, and shops. Direct downtown transit and the great Ken's Market are literally just seconds away. With 2 bedrooms, an extra cool loft-y office/hang space, multiple baths, a HUGE 236 sq ft wraparound rooftop deck, a fireplace for chilly nights, 2 parking spots, and a storage unit, this is the special in-city condo you've been dreaming of.
MLS 2271794 / SOLD FOR $700,000 / 2 bds, 2.25 baths, 1,173 sq ft
JUST SOLD in the heart of the Edmonds Bowl - phenomenal one-owner 2020 resale for $1,650,000.
This modern home, gorgeously updated and meticulously maintained, features all the bells and whistles of modern technology yet feels warm and inviting with a spacious open concept made for entertaining and inviting the light and sea air in.
With peekaboo water views, a private dead-end street, and just minutes to downtown Edmonds waterfront and amenities, this home will be cherished by it’s new stewards for many years to come. We knew it would be competitive and wrote an early strong offer with terms the sellers simply couldn’t refuse, making their next move that much easier for them. Win-win for all.
Welcome to Edmonds, J & L!
Absolutely spectacular views overlooking Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains in peaceful Woodway. This lovely mid-century features floor to ceiling windows in the living and dining room, hardwood floors, AC, and 2 cozy gas fireplaces. Open kitchen with custom wood cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, slate floors, and a lovely eating nook with a view. The primary bedroom on the main floor opens to a second bedroom or office with en-suite bath featuring heated floors and custom limestone shower with a view! Downstairs is a fully finished daylight lower level, perfect for a cozy family or great room, mother-in-law unit, or rental as it has a separate entrance and laundry is available both upstairs and down. The spectacular and meticulously maintained yards feature mature landscaping with incredible color, and an easement in the back to park an RV or boat. Welcome to peaceful Woodway. 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 2,513 sq ft / 1959 home / Click the image below for the full listing ↓
PHENOMENAL WOODWAY VIEWS: 23826 115th Pl. W, Woodway
SOLD MAY 2024 FOR $1,625,000
SOLD IN SHORELINE
Absolutely lovely home in the close-knit friendly neighborhood of Happy Dell. Remodeled modern kitchen is just waiting to entertain in this open living floor plan, and the gorgeous double french doors to giant new TimberTech deck invite Summer living at it's finest! Enjoy gardening your mature landscaping in the Western exposure sun, roast marshmallows around a firepit on the cool stone patio, and have movie night & check out the sunsets from the custom built treehouse up top! With 3 bedrooms and a formal living room upstairs, and a cozy den and 4th bedroom downstairs, there's room for everyone. Welcome home.
1955 home / 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms / 1,935 sq ft / 8,500 sq ft lot / MLS 2231749 / Sold for $925,000
SOLD! EASTLAKE CONDO JUST STEPS FROM LAKE UNION
Welcome to vibrant Eastlake! This 2 level stunning home boasts an unparalleled location directly across from Lake Union. The open concept interior features contemporary design, large windows and a spacious deck showing off breathtaking sunsets. With easy access directly across the street, the lake becomes your personal playground: kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing & more. This gem is not just about the views though; the convenient location has an amazing grocery & wine shop next door & is just minutes from downtown. Chef’s kitchen includes stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. The open concept living space is flooded with natural light & features a wet bar & cozy wood fireplace for chilly evenings. Upstairs bedrooms are serene retreats with lake views. This condo is more than a home; it's tranquility & urban convenience combined.
MLS 2178007 / 1983 build, 3 bd, 1.5 ba, 1,200 sq ft. 2 secure garage parking spaces, extra storage unit, monthly dues $1,084.
Listed at $759,000 / SOLD for $777,000
MY RECENT CLASSIC BALLARD CRAFTSMAN IN THE HEART OF WHITTIER CLOSED FOR OVER ASKING WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS.
THE RIGHT PREPARATION, PLAN, AND PRICING MATTERS.
Picture perfect Ballard Craftsman with more upgrades than we can name! Brand new kitchen features new cabinets, stainless appliances, gorgeous quartz counters & tile backsplash. Refinished fir floors & a claw foot tub for that classic Craftsman charm. Featuring a spacious covered front porch overlooking the local P-Patch, 9' ceilings, family room downstairs, newer furnace & roof, tankless H2O, newer siding, insulation, plumbing, electrical & sewer line, custom windows, solar (almost no bill!) & electric car charging next to 1 car detached garage. Nice sized fully fenced yards, large paved front patio, and native/edible landscaping. Lovely location - Kirke Park across street, near Whittier Elementary & walking distance to The Fat Hen, Delancey, Rosselini's Bakery, Un Bien, Mainstay Provisions, Take Five Urban Market, The Barking Dog Alehouse, and more. Welcome home!
1913 / 1,920 total sq ft / 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom / MLS 2158034
Closed at $985,000
SOLD - SERENE & PRIVATE KENMORE ESTATE
Welcome to the most serene and private estate in Kenmore. This custom built home sits on 4.68 private wooded acres with the sweet sound of Swamp Creek running through the backyard. Enjoy immense privacy and peace on the large sun drenched SW facing deck and all the space you need inside - 4,100 sq ft with 4 bedrooms plus an office, a completely separate ADU - separate entrance and private deck - for multigenerational living or rental income, multiple living spaces and a nice and cool large downstairs exercise room (or den) with private sauna/steam room for relaxing. Entertaining is a dream with kitchens and a deck or lovely patio on each level and mature, meticulously cared-for landscaping. Privately gated with a stately circular drive, beautiful portico and entrance, and spacious 3 car garage. This home drops in to the coveted Northshore school district and is convenient to both the Eastside and Seattle proper.
MLS 2138691 - 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 4,100 sq ft home, 4.68 acres, custom built in 1992, SOLD for $1,710,000.
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ON MARKET! EDMONDS VACANT LAND WITH WATER VIEWS
I don’t usually list vacant land, but when I do, it’s a serene 18,295 sq ft lot (.420 acre) at the end of a dead-end cul-de-sac with only 5 homes total, perfectly situated for peace & tranquility in the beautiful City of Edmonds. With peekaboo Sound views and a well maintained neighborhood with utilities in the street, this could be the lot you've been waiting for to build your dream home. Great Edmonds school district to boot! Offered at $325,000 / MLS 2133722
JUST SOLD - MADISON VALLEY CRAFTSMAN - FOR $1,100,000 - $105,000 OVER ASKING
This impeccably remastered 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath 1,750 sq ft 1912 Craftsman in the heart of Madison Valley just steps from the Arboretum, great restaurants, and cafés awaits! 100% remodeled with incredible attention to detail there's nothing to do but decorate, sip coffee on your rooftop deck with Cascade Mountain views, entertain in the chef's kitchen, garden in your private oasis set back from the street, walk to Madison Valley for dinner, and take long dreamy walks through the Arboretum nearby. With a completely separate downstairs kitted out as a dialed-in rental, mother-in-law unit, or Airbnb, you can gain valuable rental income and offset your mortgage as well. What an opportunity! Offered at $995,000 / MLS 2041902
LOVELY NORTHGATE TOWNHOME - SOLD!
Welcome home to this spacious townhome with room for everyone. Fresh new paint, brand new carpets, double oven for entertaining, slick WiFi smart fridge, beautiful granite counters & a gas range for the chef to boot. Lovely East facing deck for morning coffee and fully fenced garden patio for Western sunsets, pets, and parties. Stay warm with efficient hydronic heating, cozy gas fireplace, and luxuriate in the extra large primary bath with 2 sinks and *giant* jetted soaking tub. This townhome lives extra large with private space for everyone plus a roomy 1 car garage with tons of storage. Conveniently located in North Seattle near commerce, restaurants, shopping, transit options and a peaceful walking neighborhood. As always, reach out to me directly should you have any questions at all. MLS 2018564
JUST SOLD IN KIRKLAND
This was such a lovely home to bring to market, in the Kirkland area abutted against Big Finn Hill Park. I was fortunate to have worked with this seller before - a family member of the wife of my cousin - when we purchased a new home for them in the Holmes Point area near St Edwards Park a couple years ago. With my guidance, we prepped this home beautifully with roof repairs, newly refinished hardwood floors, all new paint on walls, ceilings, and doors, new kitchen appliances and flooring, and of course, beautiful staging, photography, and marketing which is key to a successful sale. We just closed at the end of October 2022 to great success. It’s so satisfying to help people achieve their goals in real estate!
SOLD! PEACEFUL MAGNOLIA HOME - $990,000
Phenomenal & remodeled in coveted Magnolia! 2 bedrooms + an office, or make it a 3rd bedroom. Multiple living spaces - a formal living room up w/wood burning fireplace, and a cozy den down for movie night. This homes features special touches such as cork kitchen floors, limestone counters & Carrara marble bath tiles. Entertain in your dining room overlooking the private backyard sanctuary, or spill out onto the huge front deck & patio. A gardener's dream with multiple raised aluminum beds, mature landscaping & new sod. The Magnolia lifestyle means you're 2 blocks from incredible Discovery Park, minutes from the best city skyline views & western sunsets over the Sound & just a couple minutes to the Village for restaurants, coffee & shops. Welcome home.
2 bedroom + office, 1.75 bath, 2,200 total sq ft. MLS 1968290
SOLD IN THE PEACEFUL NORTH CITY NEIGHBORHOOD OF SHORELINE
Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath spacious home sits proudly above the street in the lively North City neighborhood. Peaceful North Cascade mountains and territorial views with a private sanctuary of a backyard & gardens will have you falling in love. Plenty of room with 3 bedrooms on the main level, formal living room, and huge rec room/den downstairs. Entertain in the darling eat-in kitchen space, formal dining room, or spill out onto the large patio in the back yard. A commuting dream just minutes to the new 185th St. LightRail station, the movies, restaurants & shops in North City, and even more in Lake Forest Park and Mountlake Terrace, both nearby! 3 bd/2 ba, 1,958 sq ft.
What a pleasure to help these 3 time clients sell their long term residence. The trust my repeat clients place in me, again and again, is such an honor.
LOCAL ARCHITECT-DESIGNED UNIQUE SHORELINE HOME - SOLD FOR $800,000
Tired of every home feeling similar or without much character? Ready for a cool mid-century architecturally unique light-filled home with vaulted ceilings, gleaming hardwoods, circular floor plan, and great flow for entertaining, inside & out? This is IT! Stunning primary bedroom w/exposed beams, cozy wood-burning stove, cool loft over family room, large gear storage room, tons of shop, garden, storage space, & gorgeous landscaping to boot. So much happening in the Parkwood neighborhood; you're in the coveted Shoreline School District, walking distance to future 145th St LightRail, and new homes nearby are increasing property values for all. Shop at Central Market, enjoy the myriad of parks, and love where you live!
1949 / 3 bedrooms / 2 baths / 1,631 sq ft / Offered at $799,950
IT’S AN HONOR AND PRIVILEGE TO SHARE IN MY CLIENTS’ SUCCESS
SELLER SUCCESS STORY
This stately 4-bedroom home in Newcastle was listed at $1.298M. Out of the 17 offers received, many landed in the $1.4M - $1.55M range, with a couple pushing $1.6M. With my negotiation skills, prompts, and with my previously researched data at hand, I provided all prospective buyers’ agents the following:
Data on comparable nearby homes
The number of offers received on comparable homes
Escalation trends in the area
Combined with psychological build up, multiple buyers’ offers were revised and resubmitted with escalations to compete. This beautiful home closed at $1.69M -- nearly $100k more (!) than if my sellers had worked with another listing agent with less expertise and skill.
BUYER SUCCESS STORY
I sold these lovely clients their first home in Renton four years ago and since then they have had a child and their family is growing. They wanted to scale up to a larger home and live in beautiful Wilderness Rim area of North Bend. We started searching and within just a couple weeks were pending on a gorgeous, completely remodeled home for them!
We went in with a different strategy since our market is so fast moving and competitive. We knew that this freshly remodeled home would likely escalate far above the asking price, so we did our research, figured out how much we think it would go for on offer-review date, and decided to put in an offer on day two on market to try to swoop it off the market before the weekend and before open houses. Lo’ and behold, we wrote such a strong offer, it worked! My clients are over the moon, and now we’re prepping their sweet Renton home to list in early spring 2022!
SELLER SUCCESS STORY
I managed the entire hands-on process of taking this turn-of-the-century home from "needs work" to "WOW!" My trusted team — contractors, landscapers, painters, stagers, and a photographer — rebuilt steps; stained the back deck; hauled loads of yard and junk debris; installed new sod, bark, stone pavers, and a gravel drive; pressure washed; cleaned the roof; deep cleaned; designer staged; and professionally photographed this turn-of-the-century Craftsman.
BUYER SUCCESS STORY
My client was a referral from previous buyers who moved here from California to work at the University of Washington. I helped them purchase remotely via numerous FaceTime walk-through tours as well as enlisting their family to tour homes with me in-person. They are ecstatically happy in their lovely Laurelhurst home and neighborhood!
When their friend was also ready to relocate from California, he and I connected via Zoom and I set up his web-based client portal and started searching with him online. When he moved here, I helped him find a short-term rental and then we started touring homes in-person. Three weeks later, I negotiated an under-asking-price contract, with favorable terms for my client. My buyer was thrilled that his first offer was accepted! The listing agent told me that despite two other offers -- which were the same price as ours -- he chose ours because of its great terms (it’s not always price!), my superior and professional communication with him and his team, and the reputation of Lake and Company.