Archive for November, 2005

Weather in a backyard near you

Published by Stuart on November 30, 2005 in General. Closed

I love Google-enabled web serendipity (or, what I would like to call webendipity).

I was searching today for a quick weather update when Google, remembering my zip code from some previous transaction, popped up a link to Weather in a 98116 West Seattle Backyard. The site displays a variety of graphical weather indicators, linked to weather sensors in… some guy’s backyard. There’s also, apparently, a cat named Oscar who’s involved in the process.

West Seattle Weather

Mighty convenient! Now I don’t even have to crack a window to see how cold it is, which way the wind is blowing, or even whether the sun’s out. A link from the site to Weather Underground will display a page of charts and data from the North Admiral weather station.

Seeing this site reminded me that Weather Underground has links to hundreds of these local weather sites all around the country. I used to check this page when I lived in North Bend a few years ago. For a weather station near you, see this list of Washington-based personal weather stations.

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Featured Listing Podcast: A Queen Anne Triplex

Published by Louise on November 18, 2005 in Featured Listing. Closed

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1821 Bigelow Avenue North

Versatility is the watchword for this week’s featured listing located at 1821 Bigelow Avenue North in Queen Anne. In the heart of one of Seattle’s most desirable neighborhoods, this 1925 Craftsman triplex is suitable as a fully-rented or owner-occupied investment property and also has the potential to be converted into a single family home.

All three units have been updated with much of the original architectural detail preserved and include views, patios, and spacious floorplans. Queen Anne shops, restaurants, and parks are all within easy walking distance. Listed at $825,000. With the additional rental income, it’s another buying option for those in a much lower price range.

Contact Windermere listing agent Susan Stasik at 206-660-1012 for a private showing, or email her at susan@windermere.com. For more information and photos you can go to www.windermere.com and enter MLS# 25168871, or go to Susan’s website www.thinksavage.com

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Seattle Real Estate Talk Podcast for November 18, 2005.

1821 Bigelow Avenue N

1821 Bigelow Avenue North, Seattle WA 98109

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Featured Listing Podcast: 3515 SW Elmgrove Street

Published by Louise on November 13, 2005 in Featured Listing. 1 Comment

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A Lovell Home in Gatewood

Delightfully charming, well-situated, and recently updated, our featured listing this week is located 3515 SW Elmgrove Street. This 4 bedroom/1 bath Lovell home has a distinct cottage feel to it. A second story complete with knotty-pine walls and ceilings, and built-in bed create a cabin-like sanctuary. Located in West Seattle’s Gatewood neighborhood, it’s a short commute to downtown Seattle, close to ferry docks, and shopping. List price is $349,000.

Lovell homes were popular in Seattle around the middle of the last century, but information about the builder has been hard to come by. If you can shed any light on the history of this unique home style, please contact us.

For more information on this listing, contact Windermere listing agents Louise Maxwell at 206-612-0124 or Margaret Nordahl at 206-226-7349. Or check out the photo gallery at www.windermere.com; just type in MLS #25168137.

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Seattle Real Estate Talk Podcast for November 14, 2005.

3515 SW Elmgrove St

3515 SW Elmgrove Street, Seattle WA 98126

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