Buying in Roanoke Park

Roanoke Park is a grassy, pleasant 2.2 acre park located on north Capitol Hill in Seattle where 10th Avenue E ends at E Roanoke. Located in the residential area known by the same name, it has fruit trees that burst into color in the spring. It's an ideal place to enjoy a picnic while your kids frolic in the play area. The City originally acquired it in 1908 for hikers and bicyclists headed down the long, winding road to Washington Park and Lake Washington.

The residential area itself, in the 98102 zip code, is one of the city of Seattle's most desirable locations. The Roanoke Park Historic District is bounded by Shelby Street on the north, E Roanoke St to the south, Harvard Ave on the west, and Tenth Ave on the east. It contains 134 buildings, structures and sites of historical significance.

Roanoke Park contains many beautiful homes of various architectural styles including late Victorian, Queen Anne, Colonial revival, Tudor revival, Italian Renaissance, Craftsman and Bungalow. 63% of the housing stock is over 100 years old. A Seattle Architectural Foundation walking tour brochure describes the neighborhood as "a quiet, largely unexplored island of tree-lined streets with lovely residences that reflect early 20th century home styles."

Views abound in this neighborhood. West from Harvard Avenue E, residents enjoy views of the Space Needle, Gas Works Park, Olympic mountains, and sunsets over Lake Union, with its boats, ships in dry dock, seaplanes, and community of floating houseboats. Other views in the neighborhood look toward the morning sun, Montlake cut and the exquisite Montlake drawbridge with its NeoGothic towers. In the distance lies the University of Washington campus, glistening Bellevue skyline, Lake Washington and Cascade mountains.

Residents are automatically eligible to put their children into the highly-rated TOPS K-8 elementary school at 2500 E. Franklin Ave. TOPS is an alternative K-8 public school dedicated to giving students a complete education while emphasizing themes of social justice and citizenship.

The median home price for a three bedroom, 2.25 bath, 1775sf in Roanoke Park is $745,000 - which sells in just 17 days in today's market.

Please message me directly at HomeLandInvestment@gmail.com for a free list with photos of all current  homes for sale in Roanoke Park. It is one of Seattle's great neighborhoods!

Happy Investing!

Living in Wallingford / Fremont

Living in Wallingford/Fremont

This vivacious neighborhood is a quaint sought-after area of Seattle with rich history and activities. The district of Wallingford/Fremont area extends from Greenlake’s south border to the water’s edge at Gasworks Parks, and runs between I-5 and Ballard on Lake Union. This North Seattle neighborhood plays host to a variety of popular parks, attractions, festivals, and so much more. Wallingford/Fremont attractions include: the Woodland Park Zoo, The Troll under the Fremont Bridge, Gasworks Park, Burke-Gilman bike trail, several parks, and public art pieces.

                For families looking for a place in this urban spot, there are amenities for the whole family available within walking distance. Wallingford offers a variety of schools, including a newly-opened university. This community has several groups that boost support among residents, sustainable living efforts, food banks, and other family support services. Fremont and Wallingford both host a large variety of festivals and events for the whole family from Harvest Fest, outdoor movies, and Seafair to art walks and the Family 4^th of July celebration at Gasworks Park. Parks are found throughout this area, with a large community of bicyclists and outdoor enthusiasts.

                Nightlife in this community is also abundant with restaurants, pubs, galleries, public art spaces, beer/wine/scotch festivals, and even nights for the walking dead! Fremont has become an urban hot spot for hip Seattleites looking for good drinks, good atmosphere, and a variety of exciting sights from a statue of Lenin and a Soviet rocket to painted cyclists to zombies. With a walk score in these neighborhoods from 85-90, you can guarantee you’ll find what you want within minutes of wherever you are!

                Living here provides sustenance for the soul and community with food banks, community projects, public spaces for entertainment and outdoor activities, Seattle’s oldest outdoor farmers market, arts, shopping, and other focused services for the local population. Both Wallingford and Fremont have very active community blogs and event information available online; the wealth of information can be overwhelming! Wallingford/Fremont area is across Lake Union and just minutes from downtown, approximately 10 miles to the airport and most residents claim a 15-25 minute commute time to work.

                This neighborhood is in high demand because of its beauty, accessibility, and community atmosphere. In fact, Fremont’s welcome sign says The Center of the Universe, a hub of excitement and creativity on the north side of Seattle.

Wallingford/Fremont is a happening place where singles and families alike can come together to enjoy the events, convenience of its amenities, and variety of homes. The average rental prices for this area range from $900-1200, with the median home selling for just over $500k, lower than the city of Seattle’s average. Being close to both Lake Washington and Green Lake, housing prices can fluctuate depending on what style and location you prefer, from condos/townhomes to waterfront homes, this neighborhood has what you’re looking for. For a complete list of available residential properties for sale in the Wallingford/Fremont neighborhoods of Seattle, please visit www.NSeattleDeals.com or call our 24/7 information hotline at 888-621-4999.

FREE Seattle Tour of Homes this Sunday!

View up to six North Seattle homes on Sunday, March 18th priced under $450,000!

Our Sunday Tour of Bargain Homes is a great way for investors and first-time buyers to get an overview of what homes and features are available in your price range in your favorite Seattle neighborhoods. Our tour this Sunday, March 18 will focus on information of interest to investors, cash-buyers and others who want to know how to evaluate a property and make offers.

Here is how it works: Home Land Seattle offers tours of bargain homes on selected Sundays. Tours begin at 2pm SHARP at the first house on the schedule where you will pick up detailed maps, directions and information of the featured houses.
Our Sunday Tour is free, and no reservations are necessary. You will be driving your own car and decide which properties you wish to visit. There is no pressure being a part of a group and you will enjoy the constructive comments of your fellow tour members.

The tour this Sunday, March 18 begins at 5613 30th Avenue NW in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.

This Sunday Tour of Bargain Homes is led by real estate investor Wendy Ceccherelli, Designated Broker for Home Land Seattle.

To be notified of upcoming Sunday Tours of Bargain Homes, go to www.SundayBargainTour.com or call our free 24/7 recorded real estate hotline at 888-621-4999 x4.
Courtesy of Home Land Seattle.

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.