Home & Real Estate

Discovery Park Avenue

Property Watch: A Historic Officer's Quarters in the Middle of Discovery Park

This brick townhome, originally part of Fort Lawton, mixes history with a 500-acre backyard.

06/01/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Moored Minimalism

Property Watch: Macklemore's Fictional Houseboat Has a Real Walk-In Closet

This itty-bitty boat co-starred in the rapper's "Next Year" music video. But its real claim to fame is its small-space storage solutions.

05/24/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Labor of Love

Property Watch: A Historic Maternity Ward Becomes a Cottage Once Again

The Polly Harpole Maternity Home birthed a generation of Whidbey Island residents. Now it's a restored craftsman home.

05/17/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Double Threat

Property Watch: A Modern Home Updated by Two Iconic Architects

A midcentury legend and a Northwest contemporary pioneer both ushered in new eras for this 1936 home in Montlake.

05/10/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Period Correct

Property Watch: On Capitol Hill, a Historic Mansion Worthy of an Olive Oil Baron

This Georgian-style home looks like it belongs on a stately college campus...right down to the ample bookshelves.

04/26/2023 By Haley Shapley

Be Water

Property Watch: The Good Life on a Bainbridge Island Spit

This funky home, perched atop an uncommon landform, has spectacular views and plenty of space for entertaining.

04/19/2023 By Haley Shapley

Seafair Party Central

Property Watch: A Midcentury Masterpiece in Mount Baker

Details from another era permeate this home, from a curved bank of windows to the indoor sport court with adjacent bar.

04/12/2023 By Haley Shapley

Left a Good Job in the City

Property Watch: Ye Old-Timey Paddlewheel Houseboat on Lake Union

More character than a Mark Twain book. (And more luxury, too.)

04/05/2023 By Haley Shapley

Animal House

Property Watch: A Timeless Tudor in Tacoma

Beware the guard lions at this historic North Slope stunner. (And the raccoon mural.)

03/29/2023 By Haley Shapley

Big Balcony Energy

Property Watch: A Beachfront Beauty in West Seattle

This party-ready home occupies the last lot developed on Alki Beach. The architect put the common spaces on upper floors to maximize views (and privacy).

03/22/2023 By Haley Shapley

Minimalist Bliss

Property Watch: Industrial Chic on Capitol Hill

Warehouse aesthetics meet a stacked parking system and walnut built-ins.

03/15/2023 By Haley Shapley

Suburban State of Mind

4 Seattle Suburbs Where Home Prices Fell the Most Last Month

And four where they actually went up.

03/13/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Real Estate Report

Seattle Home Prices Fall Slightly in February

Where did the city see the biggest gains and declines?

03/10/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Maritime Madness

Property Watch: Lighthouse-Inspired Splendor in Shelton

All the most adorable aspects of the nautical life. None of the nausea.

03/08/2023 By Haley Shapley

Rent Report

After 5 Months of Decline, Seattle Rents Tick Up in February

What does the month-over-month change indicate about the rental market?

03/06/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Red-Door Diaries

Property Watch: An Unexpected Victorian in Denny-Blaine

You won’t see another home with these architectural details in this neighborhood.

03/01/2023 By Haley Shapley

Life at the Top

Property Watch: Penthouse Panoramas in South Lake Union

Paul Allen’s former clubhouse is now a pretty posh place to live.

02/22/2023 By Haley Shapley

Mansion Mania

Property Watch: Arts-and-Crafts Artistry on Capitol Hill

Small details make this large home shine.

02/15/2023 By Haley Shapley

Money Money Money

What You Don’t Know about That “House Poor” Seattle Woman

Why did Seattle so gleefully dunk on Stephanie DiSantis and her impromptu pasta vacations?

02/15/2023 By Zoe Sayler