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

Beach Club Bonus

Property Watch: History Hunting in Lake Forest Park

Being part of the “First Eight” is still pretty great, even more than 100 years later.

02/08/2023 By Haley Shapley

'80s Splendor

Property Watch: Waterfront Drama on Mercer Island

We're not talking Real Housewives drama. More like "Lake Washington views from nearly every room."

02/01/2023 By Haley Shapley

High Class

Property Watch: A Vintage NYC-Style Condo in First Hill

Go East Coast old school with this Park Avenue–inspired condo.

01/25/2023 By Haley Shapley

Curves for Days

Property Watch: A Modernist Dream in View Ridge

The views just keep going in this iconic three-bedroom home that was ahead of its time in 1980—and still stands the test of time today.

01/18/2023 By Haley Shapley

Best of Eye Candy

Our Top 10 Property Watches of 2022

These are the homes you couldn't quit.

12/29/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Itty Bitty Boat Life

Property Watch: A Cute and Classic Houseboat in Eastlake

This adorable 560-square-foot, two-bedroom home on the water has only had one owner.

12/15/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

A is for Adorable

Property Watch: A Pretty Cedar A-Frame near Mount Baker

This cute-as-a-button cabin, constructed from old-growth cedar, has all the comforts of home in a little rustic package—and enviable proximity to the slopes.

12/07/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

So Many Turrets

Property Watch: A Storybook-Perfect Anhalt Condo in Capitol Hill

Climb partway up a turret to reach this adorable yet roomy vintage condo, which has a bedroom located in...yet another turret.

11/30/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Down by the Sea

Property Watch: A Beachfront Cabin on Quiet Vashon

This idyllic little home is just a few steps from the water—and has zero passing car traffic to dull the ocean vibes.

11/23/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

From the Forest

Property Watch: A Japanese-Inspired Home in Broadview

This three-bedroom home in North Seattle blends perfectly with the natural world around it—and has a unique, tranquil suite at the top.

11/16/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Remote Retreat

Property Watch: A Watchtower Cabin in the San Juans

This forest hideaway, located on an island without cars, tourists, or public ferry service, is spread out over more than an acre of rocky, woodsy terrain.

11/09/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Itty Bitty Thiry

Property Watch: A Vintage Condo Designed by Paul Thiry

Before Paul Thiry was a world-famous architect and modernist, he designed this Art Deco building in Eastlake—home to this 733-square-foot condo.

11/02/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Winter Wonderhouse

Property Watch: A Whimsical Cabin Near Crystal Mountain

This tiny fairy-tale cabin close to Mount Rainier is comfortably off-grid—and fully equipped for all-season adventures.

10/26/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Just Add Organist

Property Watch: 3 Acres, a Mansion, and a Pipe Organ on a Burien Bluff

What's an 8,000-square-foot mansion without a theater-style pipe organ or ornate ballroom?

10/19/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Tudor Lite

Property Watch: Half a Tudor House with Vintage Details

This townhome in West Seattle was carved from a classic 1930 brick Tudor Revival home, but didn't lose any charm in the process.

10/12/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Here Is the Steeple

Property Watch: A Church, a Craftsman Parsonage, and Extra Surprises

This listing includes a church with a beautiful late-midcentury sanctuary, a remodeled Craftsman house, and side hustles in co-working and telecommunications.

10/05/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Fancy Manse

Property Watch: Old Money and New Whimsy in a Former Boarding House

This high-luxury home, built by the most prominent architecture duo of its time, has hosted a lot of people in 115-plus years. Now, it forges a new identity.

09/29/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd