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

Multi-Hyphenate Island Life

Property Watch: This Vashon Island Farmhouse Lets You Live, Work, and Make Art

Perfect for launching a dream business...or just hosting out-of-town guests.

07/26/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Cast from the Past

Property Watch: The House Made of Seattle History

How to make new construction feel less bland? Source bank teller windows, cigar shop display cases, and a jeweler's cabinet from local remodels and teardowns.

07/19/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd