October 13, 2006

Dawgs, Parks and Water, Oh My Montlake!

It is madness in Montlake this week as today’s most-clicked property is in the same neighborhood as yesterday’s Sweet Dig.

Even though the house is almost 70 years old, it looks modern and ready to move into (A+ on the staging and paint colors). If I had a spare $649,000, I would snatch up this 1937, 2,030 square foot, five-bedroom, two-bathroom house. But with the low bathroom to bedroom ratio, I would look into extra plumbing … I’m having flashbacks to sharing a bathroom with my shower-hogging brother.

Yesterday expert-researcher Eric told you about the proposed freeway that would have cut through the area, but what I love about this story are the “ghost ramps” … Seattle-ite tip: these ramps provide an exhilarating water jump-off spot during the hot summer month (okay, maybe two months).

This Sweet Dig sits in the middle of endless activities. To the north, unless you are a WSU supporter (Go Cougs!), a great amenity is the proximity to the UW campus. To the south is Madison Valley where you can shop at Trader Joes or nosh at some of my favs - Cafe Flora, Cactus and Nishino Sushi. To the east, the Arboretum’s trails and gardens, enough said. To the west, Interlaken Park for even more outdoor fun. And if you’re a Microsoftie, you’ll appreciate easy access to 520.

A similar-sized home a few blocks north is on the market for $950,000.