July 2, 2008

Recently on the Market in West Seattle

A few houses have popped up in West Seattle in the past week or so, just in time for shopping over the long 4th of July weekend.

4423 SW Seattle St (3 bed, 1 bath, 2,370 sf, $574K)

This one is my favorite. It may need some updating inside, but it has a good structure to it, it’s on a big lot, and it’s about two blocks from a beautiful northwest view of Bainbridge Island. The bay windows on the upstairs corners look nice from the outside and make for a nice place to sit and enjoy the sun from the inside.

1635 46 Ave SW (4 bed, 1.75 bath, 2,840 sf, $649K)

I like this one too, but the pictures aren’t very good so it’s hard to get an idea for how it feels inside. If there’s an open house this weekend I’ll be sure to post about it. This one is close to the previous one, and closer to Sunset Street, which means you’d only be a few houses away from amazing views on your evening walks. Both of these houses are close to shopping, food, library, schools, etc., at the intersection of California and Admiral.

2734 53rd Ave SW (4 bed, 3 bath, ~3,500 sf, $399K*)

Note the asterisk after the price. This one is interesting: a 10K+ square foot lot, broad views of Alki and the Sound, and all you have to do is bring your own house! According to the listing, the price gets you plans, permits, and “geotech” (I do not know what this means). I have to admit, it sounds like a nice package if you can afford the house that’s been drawn up. The location is decent, depending on how much you like to walk. It is about midway between Alki beach and the California and Admiral intersection, which means a long walk to either one (and an uphill walk to grocery shopping).