Bloomsday: Past Sales near the Washington Park Arboretum

It’s bloom time at the Washington Park Arboretum, one of Seattle’s greenest — and most beautiful — tracts. Located at the base of Madison Valley and stretching as far north as Montlake, the Arboretum covers 230 acres of ground, cut through with trails, creeks, and all kinds of native plants.

Want to take a walk? Check out the Trail Map [PDF]. You can plan both short and long routes, all of which take you through some of the most serene property in Seattle.

Need a garden guide? Click here for month-by-month maps of plant peak times. This month, you can feast your eyes on rock roses and rhododenrons (let’s hear it for the Washington State Flower!), among other June bloomers.

Looking for permanent lodging near this community treasure? Get a feel for what you’ve got, past sales–wise. Both sizes and prices run the spectrum, so most can snap up a spot within shouting distance of the Arboretum.

2818 E. Madison, #302
Sold: May 1, 2008
Price: $378,500
Specs: 2 bd, 2 bath
Size: 1,041

2641 E. Helen
Sold: April 30, 2008
Price: $660,000
Specs: 3 bd, 2 bath
Size: 1,830

3409 St. Andrews Way
Sold: April 7, 2008
Price: $1,285,000
Specs: 4 bd, 1.75 bath
Size: 2,090

1440 Broadmoor Dr. E
Sold: May 9, 2008
Price: $2,314,000
Specs: 4 bd, 4 bath
Size: 3,880