$2M TUSSLE

Price Point: Suburban Expanse or Midcentury Swank?

Two Eastside homes, one $2 million budget.

09/28/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Bainbridge Bliss

Property Watch: A Peaceful Retreat on Bainbridge Island

Designed by a former UW architecture professor, this property boasts two serene homes with well-preserved midcentury modern details.

09/21/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Zemazing!

Property Watch: A Gene Zema Contemporary, Remodeled by Fans

One family preserved this architecturally significant home for nearly 50 years—then fans of the architect's work came in for this light-touch remodel.

09/14/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Hello, Bird!

Property Watch: An Artsy Houseboat with Vaulted Ceilings

This intricately designed houseboat from Windermere features creative siding, end-of-dock views, and a delightful heron visitor.

09/07/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Place of Prestige

Property Watch: Ralph Anderson's Personal Penthouse in a Historic Landmark

It started as an eighth-floor auditorium by city-shaping architect Carl Gould. Decades later, beloved architect and preservationist Ralph Anderson made it his personal home.

08/31/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

$500K Showdown

Price Point: Warehouse Loft or Cabin Loft?

Two small homes, one $500,000 budget.

08/25/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Off-Grid Getaway

Property Watch: An Itty-Bitty, Off-Grid Cabin on Shaw Island

This wild, 9.9-acre property on the smallest island served by the San Juan ferry could handle a fully featured home—but for now, this adorable cabin offers a place to truly disconnect.

08/24/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Cake!

Property Watch: A Unique Victorian in Queen Anne

This pretty home is just one of a handful of Seattle houses built before 1900, and features ornate millwork, unique fireplaces, and a wondrous backyard.

08/17/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Tiny Tudor

Property Watch: A Vintage Courtyard Condo Lives Like a Little House

Designed by one of Seattle's most prolific 1920s architects, this 527-square-foot home turns up the charm.

08/10/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Won't You Be My Neighhhhbor

Property Watch: A Midcentury Ranch for Modern Horses

This Redmond property has more than 35 acres of pasture and forest, plus a log cabin and plenty of stable space.

08/03/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Ooh, Fancy!

Property Watch: An Incredibly Ornate Tacoma Abode

The architect behind the Governor's Mansion designed this elaborate home above Commencement Bay full of custom millwork, formal spaces, and bold finishes.

07/27/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

$1.9 Million Showdown

Price Point: City Craftsman or Woodsy Northwest Contemporary

Two four-bedroom homes, two very different settings. Are you looking for quiet or coffee shops?

07/21/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Holy Window Benches

Property Watch: A Playful and Spacious Mount Baker Tudor

This elegant yet joyful home is big on square footage, creativity, wallpaper, and window benches.

07/20/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Have Home, Will Travel

Property Watch: Lake Union Houseboat You Can Actually Drive

Built by a local family of craftspeople, this cabin-like home sits on a pair of pontoons and can travel around the lake.

07/13/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Special Delivery

Property Watch: Shipping Container Cabins in Stevens Pass

Twenty minutes from the Cascades ski area, these two shipping container cabins work together to make a cozy two-bedroom accommodation.

07/06/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

$900K Showdown

Price Point: Central Townhome vs. Quirky Lakefront Cabin

These homes don't have much in common—but they do both have their own cool fireplace. Which would you choose?

07/01/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Small but Mighty

Property Watch: Vintage Capitol Hill Studio Maximizes Its Tiny Space

Picture-perfect features, carefully planned storage, and a shelf-lined sleeping nook defy its sub-500 square feet.

06/29/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Forest Life

Property Watch: Midcentury Design Meets Nature in Olympia

This lofted home by Robert M. Jones is surrounded by almost seven acres of natural resources—and both are lovingly preserved.

06/22/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Reach For the Sky Haus

Property Watch: An Adorable A-Frame of Instagram Fame

Sky Haus, a cute little cabin along the Skykomish River, has a light-filled loft, a wall of windows, and a massive fan base.

06/15/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

WINDOW BENCH ALERT

Property Watch: A Spacious 1905 Home With a Cozy Attic Apartment

This updated Capitol Hill Foursquare is full of historic craftsmanship, opulent updates, and flexible spaces.

06/01/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd