Queen Anne
The Heart of Queen Anne: A Triplex Transformed for Modern Seattle Living
There’s something special about Queen Anne—tree-lined streets, iconic views, and the hum of city life just steps away. Nestled in one of Seattle’s most beloved neighborhoods is our newest project and listing: a fully remodeled, completely vacant three-unit multi-family home, located just two blocks from Seattle Center and moments from everything that makes the city…
Read MoreSchitt’s Creek, Seattle
Seattle has a Rosebud Motel of its very own—a small-scale homage to the show Schitt’s Creek. Near the intersection of 10th Avenue West and West Bothwell Street in the Queen Anne neighborhood, Richard Knowles has built a miniature version of the show’s famous motel. Some backstory, if you haven’t watched Schitt’s Creek: You should watch it. A…
Read MoreThe Victorian House
I’ve seen this house a few times when driving through Queen Anne. Every time, I can’t stop looking at it. There’s nothing else like it. This home belongs in a fairytale with its Hansel-and-Gretel tower, carved sunflower decorations, griffin carvings, and meticulous landscaping (talk about curb appeal). And the whole thing is a canvas for…
Read MoreIs a Condo Right For You?
Maybe you’re sick of renting, but you can’t afford the down payment for a $700,000 house in Seattle. Maybe you want an affordable investment property. Maybe you just hate mowing lawns. Consider the condo. Carefully. And consider it even if you don’t fall into those “maybe”s. Buying a condo is more than a “cheap” alternative…
Read MoreUp and Down Again: A Seattle Tale
We consider ourselves neighborhood experts. From the finest restaurants to the deepest secrets to the best dog parks, we know Seattle. The quietest neighborhood? The origin of Phinney Ridge? We’ve got it covered. But when it comes to the public stairways in Queen Anne, we shut up, sit down, and take notes, because Queen Anne…
Read MoreNew Bike Lanes Where We Need Them
Bicycles are great—in theory. You can skip traffic, savor fresh air, get some free exercise, and save the planet one pedal at a time. But then there’s the matter of hills. Especially here in Seattle. No one likes riding up hills and showing up for work drenched in sweat, barely able to walk. Especially not…
Read More$2,000,000 for Our Neighborhoods
The City of Seattle wants us—you, me, and our neighbors—to decide how to spend $2,000,000 on small-scale neighborhood improvements. Does your community need a new crosswalk? How about a median? Or a flashing beacon, repaired sidewalk, curb ramps, park benches, or trail improvements? That’s what this project, “Your Voice, Your Choice,” aims to accomplish. As real estate…
Read MoreHow Racist Real Estate Shaped Seattle
We all know the “bad” neighborhoods. We all know the “rich” neighborhoods. So, too, did 1936 Seattle. Much of the city we live in today was shaped by early 20th-century home loans, as you can see in this Great Depression map from the Home Owner’s Loan Corporation (HOLC). HOLC took all sorts of data from mortgage…
Read MoreSeattle’s Floating Stadium
People know Seattle for the Space Needle. That, and all the water. Puget Sound, Lake Union, Lake Washington. Rain. Combine the two—water and iconic architecture—and you’re getting close to the 1960s idea for a floating stadium. No Kingdome or CenturyLink or Safeco Field—this floating stadium would have had Seahawks and Mariners much closer to the…
Read MoreThe Forgotten Space Needle: PHOTO ESSAY
We’ve all memorized the Space Needle, and to be honest, it doesn’t really excite me that much anymore (I’m more a fan of Mt. Rainier and views of the Puget Sound). But George Gulacsik’s recently-released photos of the Needle’s construction made me fall in love all over again. He took 2,436 photos of the year-long construction, hired by…
Read MorePeople on People on People
Seattle is now the #10 U.S. city for density. Density isn’t what usually comes to mind when most people think of our city. I know I used to picture the waterfront, the comfortably impressive skyline, and the charming village-esque neighborhoods. But I’ve watched more and more people move into those charming neighborhoods, and I’ve noticing…
Read MorePrime Now, Wine Now
Seattleites, booze has never been more convenient. …for some of us. Amazon just launched—for the first time ever in the U.S.—Prime Now, alcohol-style, which can bring a bottle of wine or a pack of beer to your doorstep in under an hour. It’s more than just a booze service. Prime Now lets you pick from more…
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