Polished Pedigree

Property Watch: A Midcentury Marvel from the Designer of the Space Needle

Living in Victor Steinbrueck's unusual Capitol Hill home is what architecture nerds’ dreams are made of.

04/16/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Small Wonders

Property Watch: A Woodsy Cottage Blocks from the Beach

In Magnolia, super desirable location meets super tiny home.

04/02/2024 By Zoe Sayler

The Real Gold Rush

Property Watch: This Mansion Had the City's Best Views—Before They Existed

Seattle’s skyline looks different than it did in 1906. This home atop Queen Anne looks pretty much the same.

03/19/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Property Watch

From Telephone Exchange to Masonic Temple to Luxury Townhomes

Two freshly rehabbed residences in Queen Anne still hint at more than 120 years of unusual history.

03/05/2024 By Lindsey Schober

Beach Royalty

Property Watch: Buy a Piece of Seabrook History

Chase beach town utopia with the first house Seabrook’s founders called home.

02/20/2024 By Zoe Sayler

Property Watch

This Opulent Mansion Has a Scandalous Origin Story and Medieval Vibes

Between the backstory, the historically significant fountain, local architectural prestige, and dramatic living spaces, it's hard to pick one headline for this home.

11/14/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Midcentury Maritime

Property Watch: A Midcentury Time Capsule on Lake Washington

Sweet 1950s features endure in this secluded Seattle home with 60 feet of waterfront.

11/07/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Lofty Looks

Property Watch: An Exposed-Brick Apartment across from Cal Anderson Park

This cute, well-maintained cooperatively owned apartment is just a stone's throw from the Capitol Hill light rail station.

10/31/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

The Little Dormer That Could

Property Watch: Classic Seattle Charm in a Cozy Package

This Tudor-revival home has the look and feel of houses that are normally much bigger in both size and price.

10/24/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Secret in Sand Point

Property Watch: A Hidden Midcentury Oasis

This home looks low-key from the outside but opens up into a light-filled midcentury modern paradise.

10/18/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Arch Madness

Property Watch: Old Seattle's Finest

This Capitol Hill condo boasts its original layout, hardwood floors, and mahogany millwork—and has a cute little home office, too.

10/10/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Poison Apple Not Included

Property Watch: Live in a Storybook; Walk to the Bars

Frederick Anhalt residences tend to resemble tiny slices of original Disneyland. This Capitol Hill condo is no exception.

10/03/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Not Afraid of Color

Property Watch: A Historic Foursquare with Its Own Lego Room

A well-known local architect went to town on this classic home, adding custom storage for your books, your dog, and your all-consuming hobby.

09/26/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Snow Play

Property Watch: This Ski Cabin Could Be Winter Party Central

Walk to Summit at Snoqualmie—then back for a night of hot tubbing and archery.

09/19/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Dock Broker

Property Watch: Why Be a Landlord When You Can Be a Lakelord?

A stately tudor along the Portage Bay waterfront has its own dock, where three floating homes rent slips.

09/13/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Farmhouse Festivities

Property Watch: Every Day Can Be a Wedding

A Puyallup-area farmhouse combines living space with a quaint event venue. Basically it's an HGTV series waiting to happen.

09/06/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Dome Home

Property Watch: A Real Life Hobbit Hole

Equal parts sustainable and mystical, this unusual getaway connects to state park trails—perfect for starting your new fairy-tale life in the forest.

08/29/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Owl Do You Do

Property Watch: This Owl-Faced Tree House Comes with a Waterfront Home

The house is fine. The ice cream parlor is fun. The tree house is transcendent.

08/22/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Cozy on the Canal

Property Watch: Petite Houseboat, Full-Size Amenities

This Fremont-adjacent hideout offers a soaking tub under a skylight, full-size bed and appliances, and a sizable outdoor deck—but we're pretty hung up on the little reading nook.

08/09/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Lily Pond-ering

Property Watch: A Backyard Oasis You'll Never Want to Leave

The backyard of this secluded home has a lily pond, a firepit, even a soaking tub—a sharp contrast from the neighborhood nude beach.

08/02/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd