Historic Architecture

Many home buyers and investors in the Seattle market are looking for historic homes with lots of architectural detail and "Old World Charm (OWC)." This is something that can be found in more abundance here on the west side of Lake Washington than elsewhere.

Yesterday's blog focused on the beautiful Seattle neighborhood of Roanoke Park. Continuing with that theme, let's look at some specific examples of OWC in the 2700 block of Harvard Avenue East, one of many streets within this historic district. Today we will focus on the Clifford C. Lambert House, and in tomorrow's blog, talk about its neighbors.

Known historically as the Hall-Sheppard House, this one-story house located at 2716 Harvard Avenue E., was built for Virgil Hall in 1921. Hall was connected with the Craftsman Bungalow Company. By 1925, Eva H. Sheppard owned and lived in the house with her two student daughters. She was the manager of an employment agency for women.

The house is a Colonial Revival with a clipped side-gable composition roof and clipped-gable-roofed bump-out on the north side of the front facade. Two pillars on each side support the small porch on the south side of the front facade. The porch has a clipped gable roof with neoclassical returns. The exterior was originally shingle and is now clapboard. The original eight-over-one double hung windows in the front bump-out are intact as is the original triple window to the north of the porch. The triple window features a ten-light-over-one center section flanked by narrow four-lights-over-one sections. A hipped-roof bump-out is on the south rear of the house.

The house was extensively remodeled in 2013 and now features five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a fully-finished basement level within its 2990 square feet. It has hardwood floors, updated windows, and designer bathrooms and kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters.

Neighbors to the north include the historic Harry and Emma Stokes House built in 1906; and to the south, the William and Mary Chisholm house built in 1908, and the Duhamel-Parsons House built 1903-1909. Tomorrow's blog will discuss the architecture and history associated with these lovely homes on Harvard Avenue East.

For a complete list of Roanoke Park properties or historic houses for sale, please email HomeLandInvestment@gmail.com.

Happy Investing!

Living in North Seattle

Living in North Seattle

The North side of Seattle is a place where tech savvy meets nature in the community. This area is strewn with dozens of neighborhood parks, beaches, including quick access to hiking, skiing, camping and more a short trip away in the mountains. As well as being in close proximity to major telecommunications and technology companies, like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and Boeing (just to name a few!).

North Seattle neighborhoods include: Ravenna, Roosevelt, Northgate, Maple Leaf, Ballard, Broadview, Fremont, Greenlake, Greenwood, Magnolia, Phinney Ridge, Wallingford, and even highlights the North-Central neighborhoods of Capitol Hill and Queen Anne. Attractions for these neighborhoods includes sites such as: the Space Needle, Seattle Center, South Lake Union Park, Kerry Park, Gas Works Park, Discovery Park, the Fremont Troll, the Lenin Statue, Fishermen’s Terminal, Ballard Locks and Gardens, Woodland Park Zoo, Green Lake, Golden Gardens Park, Carkeek Park, Matthews Beach, Magnuson Park, Ravenna Park, Burke Museum, UW Waterfront activities, Washington Park Arboretum.

The North side of Seattle boasts a place full of parks, historic and popular visitor landmarks, education, community, and more. Residents here have many reasons to love this area. The gardening and P-patch community is one that flourishes, inspired by the natural beauty throughout these neighborhoods. Community members are involved in businesses, community events, activities, and the greater good of the city. Many of the bloggers that are centered on these communities support and promote the efforts and caring of their neighbors, which no doubt play into the allure of the North side. Weekly Farmers’ Markets and seasonal street festivals are put on throughout the year support the community; which help to encourage sharing among diversity (both humans and pets!), foster new community programs and encourage growth among these determined and talented residents. Much local and small businesses hail in this area, making “home” a convenient and serviceable area. Surprisingly, these neighborhoods can even promote green and easy commutes!

Transportation from these areas into downtown and the airport is easy and frequent, making the commute options and travel time a non-issue for these community members. Neighborhoods in the north have many community groups and programs that encourage alternate commuting means like bike-riding, ride shares, and public transport. Even trips to the Edmonds ferry and Indian Casino fall in close range for long trips and commuters.

Even while the North side places great emphasis on families, the feel & caring of a small community, and outdoor activities; there is so much more to these neighborhoods. Neighborhoods in the North side of Seattle house some of the best bakeries, cafes, local shopping, markets, and neighborhood bars. Here, there is entertainment and services available for all kinds of people. Whether you’re looking for a good crafting shop, a small Norwegian bar, or a fun park to play in with your pets, the North side is a place that can’t be beat!

For a free list of North Seattle properties for sale, please contact me at HomeLandInvestment@gmail.com or call 888-621-4999.

Schedule for Sunday Tour of Homes

Here is the schedule for this Sunday's tour of free and clear homes in North Seattle, below:

1 - 1:15pm: Meet at 11724 9th Av NW, $415,000
1:25 - 1:40pm: 9822 Linden Ave N, $269,888
1:50 - 2:05pm: 11531 Corliss Ave N, $349,000
2:15 - 2:30pm: 8245 Corliss Ave N, $350,000
2:40 - 2:55pm: 6530 19th Ave NE, $369,950

Possible sixth house to visit: 5503 6th Ave NW, $349,950

Other free and clear homes that can be visited between 1-4 pm on Sunday include the following:
14052 3rd Ave NW, $299,950
12501 2nd Ave NW, $350,000
2508 N 39th St, $449,950

Pick up maps, directions and more detailed information at the first house. For additional information, please contact me directly at 206-355-1706 or at HomeLandInvestment@gmail.com, or by calling 888-621-4999 x4 for pre-recorded information on our Sunday Tours of Homes in Seattle.