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Price Points: What Homes Your Money Will Buy in the Seattle Area
People shopping for homes in the Seattle area these days have the benefit of record-low mortgage rates and home prices well off their record highs of a few years ago. Here's a sampling of houses and condos in various price ranges and locations that have sold recently.
People shopping for homes in the Seattle area these days have the benefit of record-low mortgage rates and home prices well off their record highs of a few years ago. Here's a sampling of houses and condos in various price ranges that have sold recently.
In the $250,000-$300,000 Price Range:
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| Kent Near downtown Kent, this home recently went through a major makeover and boasts a new kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, millwork and lighting fixtures. There's also a large recreation room on the lower level. The 8,622-square-foot lot has a fenced backyard and a deck.
Living area: 1,590 square feet Bedroom/bathrooms: 3 bedrooms, 2.25 baths Year built: 1981 Sold for: $255,000 on May 19
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| North Seattle This North Seattle single-story home features a remodeled kitchen with laminate floors, an updated bathroom and a fireplace. It's close to bus lines and has easy access to Interstate 5 and downtown Seattle. The 5,250-square-foot lot has a fenced backyard and deck.
Living area: 1,160 square feet Bedroom/bathrooms: 3 bedrooms, 1 bath Year built: 1947 Sold for: $265,500 on May 25
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In the $350,000-$400,000 Price Range:
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| Redmond This single-story home at Trilogy at Redmond Ridge, a 55 and older community between Redmond and Duvall, features hardwood floors, maple cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances and a fireplace. The backyard of the 4,949-square-foot corner lot is fenced.
Living area: 1,350 square feet Bedroom/bathrooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 bath Year built: 2005 Sold for: $355,500 on May 7
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| Snohomish This newly constructed two-story Craftsman in the Greenleaf at Snohomish Cascade II subdivision features vaulted ceilings, tile and hardwood flooring, den, bonus room and new appliances. The home sits on a quarter-acre lot.
Living area: 2,516 square feet Bedroom/bathrooms: 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths Year built: 2010 Sold for: $399,950 on June 9 |
In the $750,000-$900,000 Price Range:
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| Lake Union Nothing says Seattle like a houseboat, which is probably why sellers received full asking price for this home on Lake Union. The home features a contemporary, open floor plan. When the weather is nice, its rooftop doubles as an entertaining space with sweeping views of the lake, the Space Needle and Gas Works Park.
Living area: About 1,100 square feet Bedroom/bathrooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 ¾ baths Year built: 1977 Sold for: $750,000 on May 10 |
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| Belltown The condominium features hardwood flooring, new appliances and views of Puget Sound and the Olympics. And as the saying goes, membership has its privileges: this condo's amenities include a spa, fitness room, in-house movie theater, full-service concierge services and restaurant.
Living area: 1,607 square feet Bedroom/bathrooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths Year built: 2009 Sold for: $899,000 on May 3
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Article courtesy of seattletimes.com
All information within is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.
7-23-10
