December 2022 Puget Sound Real Estate Market Snapshot

How did we end the real in real estate? King County inventory is up 300% to 1.2 month from December 2021 creating better opportunities for buyers. Closed sales in the entire MLS declined by 23% from a record 2021 however, compared to 2018 through 2020 sales closed sales were off by 13%. Snohomish County had the biggest increase in average sales price by 15.5% while King County single family homes and condos increased by 8.9% year over year…

Year End Central Puget Sound Statistics. Click on the image to enlarge:

What is a DADU?

A DADU in Seattle is a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit. You may have seen more of these pop up since they were approved in 2019. You will generally find them off of alleys or behind the main house. Here is the general criteria to build a DADU in Seattle:

  • Minimum lot size of 3200 SF

  • Minimum lot width of 25’ and 70’ lot depth

  • Up to 18’ heigh plus roof pitch

  • Up to 1000 SF of living space

  • Owners can rent them and even sell them separately if the lot is converted to a condominium.

See if your lot qualifies with this interactive tool at https://aduniverse-seattlecitygis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/feasibility


What does a DADU look like? Here are some of the recent listings in Ballard & Green Lake:


Sales in 2022 of DADU homes in the Green Lake & Ballard area average $760,000 for a 1036 square feet! Here is a list of the sales:


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New West Seattle Fauntlee Hills Mid Century for Sale! $899,000

Just Listed! Historic Des Moines Mission Revival Home.

Gated Mission Revival sound view home with original hardwood floors, cabinetry & fixtures. This quiet historic home is only blocks to Anthony’s & overlooks the marina, boardwalk & a new park! Grand living room with Batchelder tile fireplace, formal dining, butler pantry, nook, master suite with sunporch. The lower level features a media room, office, ¾ bath, 1 bedroom & 2 more potential beds. Modern electrical, plumbing, furnace/AC, 3 gas fireplaces. 18,537 SF lot w/ RM900 zoning offers building potential for up to 14 townhomes!

Offered at $1,174,000

http://www.chriscrossrealestate.com/des-moines-view-home

The Bow Farm Estate

Fantastic County Estate on 47 Acres! Newer country classic farm house with all the upgrades & extras. Large country kitchen with stainless steel appliances & granite counters. Including a Private Elevator and a detached ADU. Large barn & shop. Paddocks, man made pond with waterfall and cascading brook. Complete wrap around porch with skylights. Detached 3 car garage with huge room above. Stand alone generator, all metal roofs with water run off plumbed into the pond. Another natural pond on the back acreage. A must see too much to list.

Greenwood Seattle Home for Sale

Greenwood Rambler for Sale!

9256 3rd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117

Offered at $625,000

Welcome to this cute rambler on a nice corner lot in the Greenwood community! This home has new, fresh paint inside & out w/ new vinyl flooring & carpet. The floor plan boasts an open feel & the master suite has a private 3/4 bath. Enjoy the convenience of the attached 2 car garage off the alley w/ plenty of street parking & a fully fenced yard. Lots of room for gardening & activities. Take advantage of the 80 Walk Score, close shopping & entertainment nearby. Carkeek park is within 1.5 miles!


It's RED Day! Renew | Energize | Donate

Today is Red Day! Each May, Keller Williams' brokers stop selling real estate for the day and give back to the community. This year our office is reaching out to our friends to request a donation to Northwest Harvest. https://www.northwestharvest.org/donate-now
The need for food this year in WA doubled so few bucks to Northwest Harvest would be much appreciated, click on the link to donate today! #REDDAY #RENEWenergizeDONATE

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Greenwood Seattle Craftsman For Sale!

AWESOME GREENWOOD CRAFTSMAN

118 N 82nd St, Seattle, WA 98103

Offered at $900,000

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Beautiful 1911 Craftsman home in the heart of Greenwood with a walk score of 94! 2100 SF over 3 floors, 3 bedrooms including an awesome master suite, 3 bathrooms, dining area and a light filled living room with a fireplace & box beam ceilings. The cozy basement features a media/family room. Located on a quiet street, you'll find a charming porch up front and a serene deck and back yard garden off the alley. New heat pump and AC! Excellent bike & transit access and great schools!

3 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 2100 square feet | 3840 SF lot | Built in 1911

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Elbow Grease: Revealing Photos on Staging & Repairs

This year we listed a home in the Green Lake neighborhood of North Seattle that was a rental house for 30 years. Check out the transformation that was really done with less than $10,000 including staging! Our contractor handyman removed the cabinets dividing the kitchen and dining, stained the cabinets, replaced the appliances, and replaced the kitchen floor. Add some fresh wall paint and new carpet and presto, just like new. Below are some before and after pictures. If you would like to search Green Lake, Phinney Ridge, all seattle area homes, go to https://chriscross.kw.com/

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Keller Mortgage...Learn How Our Buyers can Save Thousands!

Starting in 2019, our Chris Cross Real Estate Group buyers can save thousands with Keller Mortgage. Affiliated with Keller Williams Realty, Keller Mortgage is available exclusively to Keller Williams Agent’s buyers and buyers of their KW listings! Keller Mortgage pays the buyers loan fees plus $1,000! KW agents and consumers benefit most by saving the consumer thousands with the ZeroPlus Loan. We eliminate traditional costs and pass the savings directly to the consumer, at the same low rate!

  •  Zero Origination Fee

  •  Zero Lender Fees

  •  Plus $1,000 at Closing
    *Towards 3rd Party Costs

  •  Plus A Low Rate
    *$1,000 closing credit on loans $150k +

How do you have access to Keller Mortgage?  1.  Download my app at http://app.kw.com/KW1F7E6J   2. Choose Chris Cross as your agent in the app.      3. Press the Keller Mortgage button on the app.

How do you have access to Keller Mortgage? 1. Download my app at http://app.kw.com/KW1F7E6J 2. Choose Chris Cross as your agent in the app. 3. Press the Keller Mortgage button on the app.

Certain officers, directors, and owners of Keller Williams Realty, Inc. have ownership interest in Keller Mortgage. Keller Mortgage, LLC is an affiliate of Keller Williams Realty, Inc. This is not a commitment to lend. Buyers are advised to obtain a Loan Estimate. Rates are subject to change and are dependent on credit and underwriting criteria. No Lender fee loan is limited to loans when a Keller Williams agent is a party to the transaction. Lender credit is limited to loan amounts $150,000 and above when a Keller Williams agent is part of the transaction. Borrower is responsible for any rate buydown. VA Lender ID5601100000; FHA Direct-Endorsed Lender No. 241940009; Keller Mortgage is a licensed trade name of Keller Mortgage, LLC, 4725 Lakehurst Ct., Suite 400, Dublin, OH 43016. www.kellermortgage.com; Equal Housing Lender.

Amazing Snohomish Rambler on a 1/2 Acre, Gated with a Large Shop! $700,000

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9515 Paradise Lake Rd , Snohomish 98296

Price Reduced!!Paradise on Paradise Lake Road! Outstanding rambler on 1/2 acre of park-like, private grounds. Retreat to the huge master bedroom with spa like bathroom, large walk thru closet, gas fireplace, & French doors to the back yard. Wonderful great room has space for everyone. Every window has a fantastic view. 2 car main garage plus a giant 3 car detached heated shop! Truly a mechanic's dream. Enjoy the Gated driveway, RV Parking, Potting shed, large patio & Gazebo. Easy commute.

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