South Seattle: Best Sledding Hill Ever
This hillside Seward Park area rambler went on the market three days ago, so I swung past to take a look at it this afternoon. On a lovely spring day, I was surprised to find that the house actually appeared better in person than in the listing photographs. Those who have been house hunting know that this is rarely the case.
It was nice to see a house that had been gradually improved by the owners, not investment flippers. However, it does sometimes have a drawback when the previous owners become attached to their new features. In the listing information, it states that the only appliance that stays with the house is the dishwasher. Still, the kitchen has a nice fundamental design and the open layout of the front three rooms looks great for entertaining. The lot is a generous size and the backyard maintains a good deal of privacy from neighboring properties. Yet, after comparing pricing with other houses I’ve seen, it does seem that $301 a square foot is on the higher end of the spectrum.
Surrounding features play into the pricing strategy as well. Although Graham St. is a busy road down in the valley, as it climbs the steep hillside east of Rainier, it becomes rather peaceful. This house is also in very close proximity (yet, luckily out of earshot) to Graham Hill Elementary for all the kids who enjoy walking to school and daycare. Graham Hill recently managed to escape from the Superintendent’s school closure list, so hopefully it will continue to be frightening students with timed multiplication table tests for years to come. Do they still do those? I always hated the 7s.
The Score: $439,850. Last sold in 1990 for $90,500. 1,460 square feet. 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths.
