Bellevue: $100K Price Drop Helps this House Squeak in Under a Million

When I went to see this house during its open, the info said the price had dropped $100,000, putting its current price at just under a million.

Located on a triangular shaped lot, it’s got new secure fencing around tidy landscaping and concrete paver patio areas, from the areas that I could see. Medina Park, Bellevue Square, and Clyde Beach Park are walkable from here.

Flyer info said it was renovated last year, and I thought some really nice materials and choices were made. The dining room and kitchen have varied (in tone and contrast) slate tile floors and the kitchen has good light (thanks to a big window and skylight above) and stainless steel appliances. The master upstairs has access to a covered porch, which seems like a charming touch for a bedroom. The only thing I would change in the house is paint the trim a different color than the walls. I’ve become so conditioned to seeing white or wood baseboard molding in homes, it seemed odd to see the baseboard painted the same color (warm taupe) as the walls.

My photo, by the way, is of the side of the house. (I couldn’t get a good front shot).

STATS:
Price: $998,000.
Location: 844 NE Lake Washington Blvd, Bellevue, WA 98004
Last sale price: $550,000. (in 2005)
Square footage: 2,270 sq. ft., Lot size: 9,000 sq ft
Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2
http://www.redfin.com/stingray/do/printable-listing?listing-id=499915