mls#284816  ^ square footage is: 2,800, 2 fireplaces, 3BR, 2.75 baths, sought after excellent Lafayette Elementary School. One agent/viewer told me this last week: "I can't believe it hasn't sold yet!". See you this Sunday 12/11 from 1-4pm. Directions: take the West Seattle bridge to the Harbor AVE exit, head north and a few miles before you get to Salty's Restaurant on Alki, turn left just past the 7/11 on Harbor Ave, you'll see the sign for Lotus Ave,go up that dead end street, keep going on up to the first house after the road curves, it's on the right, lots of parking. Price is currently $824,000. Contact me if needed at: 206-841-0003  moderntom@yahoo.com

Movie synopsis: The husband-and-wife team of Charles and Ray Eames are widely regarded as America’s most important designers. Perhaps best remembered for their mid-century plywood and fiberglass furniture, the Eames Office also created a mind-bending variety of other products, including splints for wounded military during World War II, photography, interiors, multi-media exhibits, graphics, games, films and toys. But their personal lives and influence on significant events in American life—from the development of modernism to the rise of the computer age—has been less widely understood. Narrated by James Franco, Eames: The Architect and the Painter is the first film dedicated to these creative geniuses and their work.
"4 stars! Superb...an extraordinary and enjoyable history of how two people influenced so much of our thinking and surroundings today." —Seattle Times

Onward now to some new architectural real estate listings, input here on December 11th, 2011:

Just north of Laurlehurst and Children's Hospital lies the Windermere neighborhood:





regarding the above:
MLS#: 300904 Status: Active as of Dec 10, 2011
Windermere R.E.N.W. Ballard
Yr Blt: 1949
Beds: 5 Baths: 5.25
Cov Prk: 2 Frplc: 2
SF: 4,660
Lot Sz: .918 ac/40,000 sf
 
Remarks: Opportunity of a lifetime! 4600 sq ft home situated on N side of private & rare street-
to-street 40,000 sq ft lot in the heart of Windermere! Main level has spacious living rm & formal
dining rm w/ wall of windows. Master bed w/ his/her bth, 2 more bdrms & bths + office. Lower
level features ballroom w/ retro bar & frplc, 2 bdrms & bths, & ample storage. Deck above 2 car
garage ideal for entertaining. Level backyard w/ patio & lawn perfect for croquet. Walking
distance to Windermere Beach Park.

This one below is very original and was originally designed by Paul Hayden Kirk in 1949 and 1953:






HUGE square footage both land and house, the Paul Kirk text is here:
Edmonds 98020-2354     
MLS#: 66435 Status: Active as of Dec 10th, 2011  List Price: $995,000
Windermere R.E.N.W. Madison
Commty: Edmonds
Yr Blt: 1953
Beds: 6 Baths: 3.75
Cov Prk: 4 Frplc: 1
Lot Sz: 1.550 ac/67,518 sf
View: Mountain, See Remarks, Sound, Territorial
Directions: From Olympic Drive turn east on 190th. The drive to the estate will be on your left.
Remarks: This rare estate is one of the largest pieces of property left (1.55 acres). Graciously
sloping manicured grounds take full advantage of the western exposure with stunning 180 degree
views of the sound and Olympics. Nestled in utmost privacy is a mid-century modern residence,
almost untouched with pool, patio and cabana - perfect for cocktails at sunset. Motivated seller
wishing to look at all offers. Incredible opportunity to own a stunning view estate.

text for the above Mercer Island listing:
4815 E Mercer Wy, Mercer Island 98040   
MLS#: 153929 Status: Active as of Dec 10th, 2011  List Price: $658,000
Year Blt: 1975
Beds: 4 Baths: 3
Cov Prk: 2 Frplc: 2
SF: 3,170
Lot Sz: .459 ac/19,994 sf
View: Lake, Partial, Territorial
Direct: E. Mercer South for 1.3 miles. Turn (R)up hill into into East Mercer Highlands. (East
Mercer Highlands after Fernridge Lane while heading S on E Mercer)
Remarks: AUTHORIZED SHORT SALE. CAN CLOSE Quickly. Architectural home sitting on almost
1/2 acre. 3170 SF home with many upgrades through out. Unique floor plan. Commercial kitchen,
lots of privacy.

2705 NE 105th St, Seattle 98115-7721     
MLS#: 298895 Status: Active  List Price: $350,000
Lake & Company  Community: Meadowbrook
Yr Blt: 1953
Beds: 3 Baths: 1.5
Cov Prk: 1 Frplc: 1
SF: 1,910
Lot Sz: .146 ac/6,355 sf
View: Territorial
Water: Creek
 
Direct: North or south on Lake City Way, take Fischer Place NE house on right.
 
Remarks: Wonderful mid-century architecture set in peaceful, professionally landscaped gardens and bordering a creek. Tremendous opportunity in a great location for privacy and quick commute. This one-level home has vaulted ceilings, open floor plan & window walls that bring the outside in. Near parks and open spaces. Walk right in and live or bring to an even higher level of retro-cool! Don't hesitate on this one.

8809 Burke Ave N, Seattle 98103
MLS#: 299683 Status:  Active as of 12/04/11  List Price: $689,950
Windermere Real Estate Co.  Community: Green Lake
Yr Blt: 2011
Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5
Cov Prk: 2 Frplc: 1
SF: 2,318
Lot Sz: .115 ac/5,012 sf

Direct: NE 85th Exit from I-5, west to Wallingford AveN, Right turn (north) to N 88th St, right to Burke Ave, left to house
 
Remarks: Beautiful new construction 2 story with modern architectural style. Very cool! Large spacious rooms and open feel. Iron staircase and railings, slab granite countertops, Kitchen Aid appliances with true convection oven and refrigerator included. Polished concrete floor entry. Large partially covered deck for year round use and nice territorial view. Tile walkway and professionally landscaped gardens, large attached garage. Great location &Walk to shops, Green Lk and NSCC. Built Green certified 
 
Recent: 12/02/2011 : New

Clyde Hill, a very exclusive area, below:

9244 NE 26th St, Clyde Hill 98004    
MLS#: 298731 Status: Active on 12/04/11 List Price: $4,000/mo.
Windermere PM
Commty: Clyde Hill
Yr Blt: 1969
Beds: 5 Baths: 3.75
Prk Spc: 3
SF: 4,760
View: Lake, Mountain, Territorial

Remarks: Clyde Hill home has it all- prime location, views, size. Home is just minutes to fantastic schools, downtown Bellevue, major freeways yet is situated on a quiet street, private lot. Main level has architectural details including cathedral ceilings and stunning lake, mountain views from nearly every room. Remodeled kitchen features stainless, granite, and overlooks huge deck. Home is an entertainers dream with great flow and connection to low maintenance yard. 3 car detached garage

7412 6th Ave NW #5, Seattle 98117    
MLS#: 298864 Status: Active on 12/04/11  List Price: $149,950
John L. Scott
Commty: Ballard
Yr Blt: 1960
Beds: 1 Baths: 1
Prk Spc: 1
 
Direct: From 3rd Ave NW head west on NW 74th St, take a right onto 6th Ave NW, building will be on your right.
 
Remarks: Wonderful top floor condominium, centrally located to the hip Ballard, Greenwood, Phinney, Greenlake, Wallingford & Fremont neighborhoods. This unit has been updated with impeccable taste, leaving the mid-century feel w/a modern twist. This home boasts newer flooring, recently remodeled bathroom, slab granite counter tops, farm-style kitchen sink, double-pane windows, large bedroom w/ceiling fan, good sized closets w/built-in’s, off street parking & storage unit. Building roof replaced in 2009.

Back to right into the heart of the city, this one on the First Hill/Capitol Hill border, a great modern vintage condo, beautiful purple mosaic tile, great modernist features, almost "Miesian":




Ignore the date stamp on the photos this is a brand NEW listing as of Nov 25, 2011: here's the text for the above:
1221 Minor Ave #801, Seattle 98101  
MLS#: 297123 Status: Active as of Nov 26, 2011  List Price: $164,900
\Miller Laine Properties
Commty: First Hill\
Project: SUTTON PLACE CONDOMINIUM\
\Yr Blt: 1960\
Beds: 1 Baths: 1
Owner: Fannie Mae
SF: 609
View: City
 
Directions: I90 W to Seattle.Take the I-5 N exit, EXIT 2C. Take the exit toward Madison
St./Convention Place.straight to go onto 7th Ave.1st right onto Madison St.left onto Minor
Ave.Bldg is on the Left.
 
Remarks: Fannie Mae Home Path Property. Purch for as little as 3% Down. Great City VIEW!!!!
This lovely condo located on downtown Seattle features a bright and open floor plan. The large
master suite boasts an impressive layout. You will enjoy the city view, clubhouse and amenities.
The spacious living room gives plenty of room for entertaining, etc. Property eligible for Homepath
Mtg Fin/HomePath Renovation Financing (or both) Property sold "as is".

Here's one up north: Puget Sound WATERFRONT for $399K!!! Obviously more "Atomic Ranch" original retro:
(also be sure to see last weeks dozen new listings just below this one):






That's Puget Sound baby!

text for the above:
9015 Dearborn Ave, Blaine 98230
MLS#: 296916 Status: Active as of Nov 26, 2011  List Price: $399,000
Birch Bay Village Realty
Commty: Blaine
Yr Blt: 1967
Beds: 4 Baths: 2
Cov Prk: 2 Frplc: 1
Lot Sz: .180 ac/7,841 sf
View: Bay, See Remarks
Waterfront: Bank-Medium, Saltwater
 
Direct: I-5 to Exit 270 (BB-LYN RD.) West to Blaine Rd. to Hall Rd., turn left to property.

Remarks: Beautiful Medium-Bank Waterfront Home on Drayton Harbor with easy access to the beach. Open
floor plan with outstanding views of Drayton Harbor, Semiahmoo Spit and White Rock. Home
features 4 bdrms., 2 baths, skylight, vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows facing the
Harbor. A very light and bright home on a quiet street. It doesn't get any better than this location.

WOW look at all the parking. Parking is rare on Riviera

Here below is American Institute of Architects and Seattle Times Home Award Winner, in Bothell, TWO modern houses for $399,950: now SOLD PENDING

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