Half market, half menu. Every Friday I send you the Seattle and Eastside numbers in plain English, a listing worth a second look, and one food or coffee spot I'd vouch for. Four minutes, then back to your day.
Seattle Insider is going weekly (Issue #1)
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WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY SEATTLE INSIDER This is the first weekly issue, so consider this the new normal: every Friday, one email, my actual take on what's worth your attention around Seattle and the Eastside. This week I had more fun than usual picking properties for you. Instead of sticking to my usual lane, I let myself wander a little: two condos, a new construction spec home, and a classic West Seattle Dutch Colonial. Different price points, different neighborhoods, same rule: I only put something here if I'd actually want to walk through it myself. THE MARKET PULSE: SEATTLE VS. EASTSIDE (First weekly snapshot, no week-over-week comparison yet, that starts next issue.) Seattle: Median Price (30-day): $802,500 | Active Inventory: 3,363 | Sales Volume (30-day): 834 | Months of Supply: 4.0 Eastside*: Median Price (30-day): $1,332,500 | Active Inventory: 2,320 | Sales Volume (30-day): 556 | Months of Supply: 4.2 *Eastside = Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island, Sammamish, and Issaquah, combined. Data via NWMLS. LISTINGS I LOVE THIS WEEK 75 S Main St #309, Pioneer Square, "Our Home" Condominium $795,000 · 1 bed / 1 bath · 993 sqft · built 1892 Exposed brick, historic bones, one of my favorite neighborhoods in Seattle. What's not to like? This is number one on my list this week, plain and simple. View the listing: https://www.redfin.com/WA/Seattle/75-S-Main-St-98104/unit-309/home/69397 Listing courtesy of Keith Reed, Windermere Real Estate Co. 1521 2nd Ave #700, Downtown, "Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue" $3,145,000 · 2 bed / 2 bath · 1,811 sqft · built 2008 This building is one of maybe five total units with these massive oversized decks, three on the penthouse (I've sold two of those), and this one on the seventh floor. Its terrace runs about 1,374 sqft, one of the largest private terraces in the city, with unobstructed views of Elliott Bay, the Olympics, and the skyline. It's a genuinely captivating, luxurious building, one I'd have a hard time not showing to anyone house-hunting downtown. View the listing: https://www.redfin.com/WA/Seattle/1521-2nd-Ave-98101/unit-700/home/21617353 Listing courtesy of Kyle Weber, Compass. 5111 107th Ln NE, Kirkland, "The Dorsett" by Enfort Homes $3,949,000 · 6 bed / 5 bath · 4,042 sqft · built 2026 For the luxury Kirkland buyer: Enfort Homes, a great local builder, and this one is fully on-trend. Warm wood accents and texture instead of the cooler white-subway-tile look we've seen for years. About $977/sq ft, which is typical for new construction on the Eastside, but worth a look if you've got the budget and want new. View the listing: https://www.redfin.com/WA/Kirkland/5111-107th-Ln-NE-98033/home/198787339 Listing courtesy of Molly Haines, Real Broker LLC. 2414 Belvidere Ave SW, North Admiral, West Seattle $1,550,000 · 4 bed / 2 bath · 2,824 sqft · built 1923 A gorgeous 1923 Dutch Colonial on one of West Seattle's most sought-after streets. Classic staircase, hardwood floors, a light-filled sunroom, remodeled kitchen, and a private backyard oasis with a manicured lawn and deck built for summer entertaining. For Seattle standards, and for a home with this much character, this is a relatively approachable price point. It's the kind of historic home a lot of buyers are going to be chasing this year. View the listing: https://www.redfin.com/WA/Seattle/2414-Belvidere-Ave-SW-98126/home/150611 Listing courtesy of Jake Neuman, The Agency Seattle. Which one's your favorite?
WHERE I'D GRAB FOOD OR COFFEE THIS WEEK Milstead Coffee Company, Fremont Tucked just off Stone Ave. If you wander off the main drag while walking the Burke-Gilman Trail and happen to stumble on this place, you'll be glad you did. Great coffee, cool vibe, great location. Seawolf Bakery Their sourdough is exceptional, the green pizza is amazing, and it's just a great weekend vibe if you want to grab a pastry or a loaf of bread with a friend. AS SEEN ON @URBANCONDOSPACES THIS WEEK Supporting Spokane, one bagel at a time. Andrew, the owner of Hey Bagel, is donating all proceeds from a new product to Spokane wildfire relief. Small-business generosity like this is exactly why I love this city's business community, go support him, my family and I stop in most weekends. Pizza's coming to Hillman City. The Puget Sound Business Journal reported a former Microsoft employee is bringing a New Haven-style, coal-fired pizzeria to Hillman City in South Seattle. I posted about how stoked I am for this one. It's a real upgrade for that neighborhood, and this is exactly the kind of "best pizza in Seattle" news I want to keep you in the loop on. Your second-half-of-summer guide. I put together a full guide on Instagram for making the most of what's left of summer: favorite parks, favorite restaurants, and things to do with family or friends. If you missed it, it's still up on the grid. WHAT'S ON MY MIND So here's my standing question for you: what do you need from me this week? Looking for something specific in the market, want a second opinion on a place you found, or just want to know where to get good pizza? Hit reply, I read every one, or find me on Instagram @UrbanCondoSpaces. WHAT I'M WORKING ON Two properties I'm genuinely excited about right now, both moving through inspection. In Bridle Trails, I represented the buyer on a home in the Silver Spurs neighborhood. This is horse country in the heart of Kirkland, and it's one of my favorite pockets of the Eastside to work in. At Madison Tower downtown, I'm the listing agent on a unit I've had the pleasure of repositioning and marketing this year. WEEKEND WATCH A few things happening around town this weekend: Mariners vs. Rays, T-Mobile Park, Saturday 8/8 at 6:50 p.m. and Sunday 8/9 at 1:10 p.m. Bellevue International Festival, Crossroads Park, Saturday 8/8, a celebration of the Eastside's international community. Seahawks Football Fest, Lumen Field, Saturday 8/8, get in the mood for the season. Talk soon, Jeff |
Jeff Reynolds
Half market, half menu. Every Friday I send you the Seattle and Eastside numbers in plain English, a listing worth a second look, and one food or coffee spot I'd vouch for. Four minutes, then back to your day.
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