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Modern Townhome just listed in north Seattle under $300k

Posted on February 22, 2013 | Leave a comment

I know, I know, it’s just about impossible for a first time buyer to purchase in north Seattle.  Besides the fact that there’s barely any inventory, there’s also essentially nothing in a first-time buyer’s price range.

Luckily, Debbie Lee of Matrix Real Estate just listed this great modern townhome at 29 on Stone that should fly off the shelf fast (so hit me up if you want to see it!).

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The townhome is just three years young and faces southwest so it has lots of natural light.  It also has a high-efficiency A/C heat pump to keep energy costs low.   The kitchen features gas cooking, there are natural hardwoods in the living area, and you’ll find vaulted ceilings in the upstairs bedrooms.

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For three bedrooms and 1,210 square feet, it’s kind of a steal in north Seattle for just $294,950 – its almost impossible to find anything around here under $300k.   It’s located just off 99 at 1246 N Northgate Way (#29).    The home is having an Open House this weekend, so stop in Saturday from 1-4 or Sunday from 1-3 and say North Seattle Sarah sent you!  Call me at (253) 653-6299 if you can’t make it to the open house and we’ll set up a private appointment.

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Green Lake Real Estate Inventory: 2013 and Beyond

Posted on January 30, 2013 | Leave a comment

Green Lake, I love you.  But if you don’t start providing inventory soon for my buyers that are still waiting in the wings to purchase, I’m going to get annoyed.

As I’ve done in the past, I’ve taken a look at current Green Lake inventory from 85th at the north end down to 50th at the south end, and between Aurora & I-5.  And do you know what I’ve found?   Seven homes for sale.  Seven.  That’s all.  That’s one condominium and six homes, with price ranges from $205,000 (for the condo, the lowest price house is $399,000) to $859,000.

This 3,500 square foot house on Green Lake Way N is currently listed for sale for $765,000:

5012 Green Lake Way N

I don’t think this data will come as shock to anyone, and I’m sure everyone can make the interpretation as to what this is continuing to do.  Limited inventory drives up house prices, causes bidding wars, and also reflects only a small amount of sales.  So far in  January, nine homes have closed in the Green Lake neighborhood.

Time to get frustrated?  If you’re a buyer or a real estate agent, sure.  Time to panic?  Nope.  Last January, Green Lake closed twelve homes – just three more than where we’re at today.  And in January 2011, Green Lake only closed four homes.   My biggest fear is that sellers who are waiting to list because they’re seeing prices rise will all list their homes around the same time, bringing on more inventory than necessary.  However, the desirability of the Green Lake neighborhood should continue to move homes quickly into the hands of new buyers, no matter how many come on the market at once.

The other trend I’m seeing right now is the greedy seller.  Yes, it is a seller’s market.  Yes, prices are rising.  But no, buyers out there aren’t actually stupid and still aren’t going to pay way more than market value for your home.  If your home is listed in Green Lake (or most of the surrounding area) for more than 30 days, there’s a strong chance that you overpriced it so much, no one even wants to make a low offer.

Other neighborhoods seeing similar action: Ravenna, Greenwood, Phinney Ridge and particularly Maple Leaf after Redfin named it one of the up-and-coming neighborhoods in the country to watch. 

As always, I’m happy to help any of my neighbors purchase or sell their home, and provide free extensive market analysis reports to sellers.  You can reach me directly at sheath@matrixrealestate.com or at (253) 653-6299.

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Seattle Restaurant Week Returns – here’s your north Seattle hookup

Posted on October 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

I know it feels like it just happened, but Seattle Restaurant Week returns October 14th – 18th and 21st – 25th.  For those of you new to Seattle, this is one of the greatest weeks for those of us that aren’t millionaires - the week when many restaurants present a 3-course dinner for just $28 (and some also provide a 3-course lunch for $15).

And there’s no shortage of options for north Seattle dining this time around, either.  Here’s where you can go to get your fine dining fix, along with my recommendations:

In BALLARD, you can visit the Golden Beetle, Volterra, Staple & Fancy Mercantile, Belle Clemantine, Bastille, Maggie Bluffs, and Anthony’s Homeport. My choice?  Ray’s Cafe.  Ray’s is about to remodel their downstairs restaurant, but the cafe is offering up some excellent Restaurant Week menu selections, including a pumpkin creme brulee for dessert.

In FREMONT, swing into the 35th Street Bistro, Chiso Sushi, or Hunger 2.0. Or one of my favorites, Via Tribunali, where you can start with some caprese arrostito.

In GREEN LAKE, which I’m quite partial to, dine at Nell’s, or try some of the best sushi in Seattle at Kisaku.  You can also dine next door at Eva.

In PHINNEY-GREENWOOD, you can go vegetarian at Carmelitas, or Mediterranean  at The Olive and Grape.  Or visit my pick: The Stumbling Goat, where you can choose between an entree of pan seared trout, pork tenderloin, duck risotto, or grass fed hangar steak.

Finally, in WALLINGFORD, don’t forget to stop by one of my absolute faves: Cantinetta – one of their entree options is a seasonal butternut squash ravioli.  Or, you can dine at Tilth or Art of the Table.

If you just feel the need to get out of north Seattle, which I won’t hold against you, you can view the full list of participating restaurants here.

 

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Be Phabulous at the Phinneywood Pig-Out

Posted on September 24, 2012 | 1 Comment

Ready to eat some more food for the greater good? (I know, crazy question).  Well, exercise that tummy in preparedness for the Phabulous PhinneyWood Pig Out, coming Thursday, October 11th to the neighborhood.  By eating at one of our fine Phinney-Greenwood establishments, each of the participating businesses will donate a portion of proceeds for the night to the PNA Hot Meal Program.

The Hot Meal Program serves between 250 and 300 meals to the homeless and elderly each week, by providing Monday night dinners in Ballard and Tuesday night dinners plus Wednesday lunches in Phinney Ridge.

Participating restaurants that will be dishing up for the Pig Out include Oliver’s Twist, The Stumbling Goat Bistro, El Chupacabra, Barking Dog Alehouse, Wingdome, Naked City Brewery & Taphouse and a whole host of others.  Metropolis, the card and stationery store at 7321 Greenwood Ave North, is providing balloons to each business to mark the occasion and alert passers-by to the event.  For the complete list of participating restaurants, click here.

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PHOTOS: Phinney Greenwood Summer Streets

Posted on August 10, 2012 | 1 Comment

Tonight was Summer Streets along Greenwood Avenue, with lots of activities for  kids and adults alike.  Here’s a few photos from the night:

 

 

 

 

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Soccer Tourney at Phinney-Greenwood Summer Streets – with beer, of course.

Posted on August 3, 2012 | Leave a comment

PhinneyWood Summer Streets returns next Friday, August 10th, where much of Greenwood Avenue will be closed down for a fun neighborhood block party in the evening hours (6 to 10pm, so be prepared to reroute if you’re driving).  Summer Streets features live music, dancing, activities for the kids and more.  Bring nonperishable food again this year for Seattle’s largest food can pyramid to benefit Greenwood Food Bank, and enjoy the art walk which will spill into the street.

And this year, something new: the first ever Greenwood Street Soccer Tournament.

The soccer tournament is presented by Naked City Brewery & Taphouse, The Yard Cafe, and natural energy drink Golazo (I’ve had it – it’s good).  Registration is now full for the event with 92 players divided into 16 teams and competing in two divisions – fun and pro, so if you didn’t get a chance to sign up you’ll be watching from the sidelines at this point.

A big neighborhood event like this wouldn’t be complete without a celebrity referee, so come see former Sounders player Santa Maria Rivera, now a Golazo spokesperson, ref the game.  And enjoy music with tunes spinned by DJ Dave Newman.

“Seattle is one of the greatest soccer cities in the world,” said Naked City’s general Manager Bryan Miller. “It was only a matter of time before we had our own major street soccer tournament.” He adds, “The response has been incredible.  The City of Seattle has been amazingly helpful with logistics, and The Yard and Golazo are great partners.”

Several of the players on the “pro” division are former Sounders, and there will be a cup prize for each division.  All the participating players in each division receive two complimentary beers.

What a great addition to Summer Streets!  To learn more about the other events happening at Summer Streets, visit their website here.

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July’s Think & Drink to discuss marriage equality, Ref. 74

Posted on June 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

Think & Drink, presented by Humanities Washington and hosted at Naked City Brewery & Taphouse in Greenwood, always packs the house with people interested in hearing from local voices on interesting topics.  But July’s Think & Drink, coming up on July 17th at 7pm, touches on a rather major subject to Seattleites right now: marriage equality.

The discussion, titled, “State of the Unions: A Conversation on the Institution of Marriage,” will feature social historian Stephanie Coontz, civic leader Anne Levinson and moderator Steve Scher – and as always, will take questions and comments from the audience.

The conversation will cover everything from the historical context of marriage, to the recent legislation and opposition.  Although Think & Drink starts at 7pm, it usually sees a full house around 6:30 so people who want to attend are encouraged to show up 30 to 60 minutes early.  Naked City Brewery & Taphouse is located at 8564 Greenwood Avenue N.

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Greenwood Car Show & Naked City’s Beer Can Derby – June 30th

Posted on June 18, 2012 | 1 Comment

You might, as I did today, look outside and think you slept through summer and it must be October already.  But it’s still June, and that means the annual Greenwood Car Show is coming up shortly.  June 30th, in fact.

Between North 67th Street and North 90th Street along Greenwood Avenue, cars of all shapes, sizes and years will line the closed-off street for everyone to enjoy.  Collector classics, hot rods, and super modern vehicles will come together in one place, open to the public starting at 8am and ending at 4pm.

Car show not enough for you? How about some great craft beer to go with it.  Along with the car show’s 20th anniversary, Naked City Brewery & Taphouse at Greenwood and 87th will be hosting their 3rd Annual Beer Can Derby, a race between decorated beer cans that last year pitted Black Raven’s “car” against a can of PBR.  It’s an event not be missed!

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PHOTO: Demolition started at Greenwood Market

Posted on June 7, 2012 | 1 Comment

Local resident Paul May snapped this picture of the just-begun demolition at the old Greenwood Market spot on 85th in Greenwood.  A very sorry sight – this was my favorite grocery store – but an amazing photo.

Greenwood Market’s destruction is part of the Fred Meyer expansion and remodel at that location.  Demolition was held up for some time due to an appeal of the environmental review, but is now going full force.

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“The Big One” – Phinney Greenwood Art Walk Today and Tomorrow

Posted on May 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

It’s always a blast to attend the monthly Phinneywood Art Up Art Walk, but tonight and tomorrow it’s even more special – it’s the annual “Big One” – the biggest art walk of the year, with ideal weather to boot.

The Art Walk runs from 6pm to 9 pm this evening, May 11th, and then again tomorrow May 12th from 12pm to 5pm.  Stops for the walk run from 60th to 87th along Phinney and Greenwood Avenues.   For a full list of locations participating with either art, entertainment or food specials, see the website here.  

BUT, if you’re short on time and want to make the most of it, take North Seattle Sarah’s advice for the must-see stops along the way.  The best one being The Yard Cafe – where for the second year in a row, Firelight Forge will be set up in the yard creating metal art right in front of you.  Other recommendations are to stop into 826 Seattle (The Greenwood Space Travel Supply Company) to see collections by both adults and children, and then check out the food specials at Ridge Pizza.

Oh, and look out for me and North Seattle Lola as we wander the streets tomorrow!

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