Seattle Homes with Updated/Remodeled Building Condition

Seattle Homes with Updated/Remodeled Building Condition

Welcome to Seattle, Washington – a vibrant city nestled between the stunning Puget Sound and the majestic Cascade Mountains. Known for its iconic Space Needle, rich coffee culture, and thriving tech industry, Seattle offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. With its diverse neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character, residents enjoy a dynamic lifestyle filled with art, music, and outdoor adventures.

In the heart of King County, Seattle boasts an impressive array of homes that have been thoughtfully updated and remodeled to meet the demands of modern living. Whether you’re looking for a sleek downtown condo with panoramic views or a charming craftsman in a quaint neighborhood, you’ll find a selection of properties that exude both style and comfort. Many homes have been renovated with high-quality finishes, open floor plans, and energy-efficient features, ensuring that they are not only beautiful but also functional.

Imagine waking up in a beautifully remodeled kitchen, sipping your morning coffee while overlooking the stunning Seattle skyline or the serene waters of the Sound. With easy access to parks, restaurants, and cultural hotspots, these updated homes provide the perfect backdrop for both relaxation and entertainment.

As Seattle continues to grow and evolve, its real estate market remains robust, offering opportunities for both first-time buyers and seasoned investors. Discover your dream home in this enchanting city, where every street corner tells a story and every neighborhood has something special to offer. Welcome to Seattle – where your next chapter begins!

Newest Seattle Homes with Updated/Remodeled Building Condition

$875,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 2567743 MLS ACTIVE Status
This right-sized Cape Cod home offers opportunity for quiet and private retreat; a rare pied-a'-tere. Located in desirable Maple Leaf neighborhood, this property reflects thoughtful updates throughout; use of warm material both inside and out with an eye towards honoring original character. Updates include custom copper gutters, new flooring, new millwork, dedicated laundry nook and new baths. Kitchen improvements boast new cabinetry, quartz counters, subway tile, stainless appliances. French doors guide you through the skylight-lite kitchen directly to the patio and gardens. Main floor living area has warm hardwoods, wood burning fireplace and notable natural light. Offering a flexible three-bedroom layout, featuring a lower-level primary bedroom paired with an un-suite bath for privacy. Upper guest bedroom is an unusually versatile space adjoining a separate bath. The third room easily serves as home office, fitness or guest retreat. A handsome Gated Entry and Elevated Living Fence supported by a gorgeous Cortan Steel Retaining Wall encapsulate the remarkably low maintenance gardens. Relaxed symmetry and tree canopy of mature Italian Cypress, Magnolia and shaped boxwoods create a calm garden setting. Entertaining - gathering spaces created with use of low maintenance large natural stone pavers, pea gravel and Ipe decking. Practical features enhancing low maintenance include commercial grade synthetic turf, landscape lighting, water features and irrigation. On site parking.

10303 15th Avenue NE, Seattle

Listing courtesy of Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty.

$1,525,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 2568705 MLS ACTIVE Status
They don't build (or remodel) them like this anymore! Built by a contractor for himself, this 4 Square/Craftsman has been meticulously maintained & thoughtfully updated. An architect-planned remodel in 2001 preserved its soul while expanding & improving flow w/ 3 bathrooms (4th in studio). Crown molding, architectural trim around every door & window--details you just don't find in new construction. The kitchen is built for serious cooking & entertaining, with a Thermador gas range & downdraft, Sub-Zero fridge, & Miele dishwasher. Laundry on top & bottom floors add everyday ease. Additionally, the big-ticket items are already handled: new roof & solar in 2021, sewer relined & a new Daikin multi-zone heat pump in 2024. Hardwoods were refinished & new carpet installed in 2026. Outside, 4 decks, including a rooftop crow's nest, deliver sunset & fireworks views all season long. A charming 1911 backyard studio w/ kitchen & bath, for office, studio, or guests (not legal ADU). And the location? Stroll to Dick's Drive-In & the shops on 45th. Spend weekends at the Meridian Park p-patch & Wallingford farmers market, then wander over to Woodland Park & Zoo, Gas Works Park, or Green Lake. Stanford & McDonald language immersion schools (assigned to Lincoln HS) are nearby, as well as UW. Plus, easy access to I-5 gets you downtown, or anywhere. A rare combination of century-old craftsmanship, thoughtful updates, & the everyday convenience of one of Seattle’s most sought-after locations.

4549 Thackeray Place NE, Seattle

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth.

$1,250,000
4 Beds 2 Baths 2567928 MLS ACTIVE Status
Have you ever wanted to live in a treehouse? Here’s your chance. Perched above the wooded greenery of historic Colman Park on a quiet, private dead-end drive, this 1916 Craftsman offers a rare sense of seclusion while keeping downtown Seattle less than 15 minutes away and I-90 just five minutes from home. A nearby park path takes you through the greenery to the water, making the setting as walkable as it is peaceful. Inside, 2,285 square feet across three levels pairs original character with an easy, practical layout, including hardwood floors, coved ceilings, built-ins, a wood-burning fireplace, dining room, and walk-in pantry. Three bedrooms and 1.75 baths include an upper-level primary suite with its own bath and walk-in closet. The 479-square-foot basement, finished in 2018, adds valuable flexibility as a fourth bedroom or family room, plus a separate finished space for storage, hobbies, or a workshop. A large, secure crawl space provides even more storage. The sellers tackled the big-ticket improvements with new windows and deck in 2016, a new roof in 2024, and a new combination boiler in 2026. Skylights bring in additional natural light, the detached carport provides covered parking, and the 3,870-square-foot wooded lot enjoys partial territorial views with remarkably few nearby neighbors. It is a distinctive combination of character, flexible space, substantial improvements, and peaceful in-city convenience.

1731 Lake Washington Boulevard S, Seattle

Listing courtesy of Bushwick.

$1,575,000
4 Beds 3 Baths 2567809 MLS ACTIVE Status
There is something undeniable about a home that has been deeply cared for and meticulously updated. When the work behind the walls and systems have been modernized to meet today’s standards, while honoring the architectural integrity of this 1911 home. Elevated above the street for privacy, an expansive front porch welcomes you inside. Tailored cabinetry, boxed ceilings, and wainscoting create depth, structure, and elegance upon arrival. A beautifully appointed kitchen features designer appliances, and a sunlit breakfast nook overlooking mature white hydrangeas. Notable enhancements include main-floor powder, second floor bathroom, central AC, custom wall and window coverings, and high-end light fixtures throughout the entire home. The primary suite offers a private balcony. Enjoy morning coffee with glimpses of the Cascades, Bellevue skyline, and Lake Washington. The lower level adapts effortlessly as life evolves, offering flexible space for guests, a home office, sauna, fitness, play, abundant storage, and an additional bathroom and laundry area. Outside, the backyard is a true retreat. Intentionally landscaped with entertainment area; the setting invites everything from quiet mornings to lingering evenings under the stars. Just a short walk to Madrona’s beloved cafés, boutiques, parks, and blocks from the cherished walking loop. This is the kind of Madrona gem that becomes more meaningful with time, both for the life lived within it and the neighborhood that surrounds it.

1522 34th Avenue, Seattle

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain.

$1,200,000
4 Beds 4 Baths 2566892 MLS ACTIVE Status
This stunning West Seattle home has evolved over the years. What began as a home for two became a home for a growing family and a thoughtful transformation of spaces where they would live, gather, play, and entertain. Today it offers comfort, flexibility, and SMART Home technology that makes a house work for every stage of life. Completely remodeled down to the studs in 2019 this reimagined 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath home + office blends distinctive style w/everyday life in mind. Soaring ceilings up to 20 ft on both levels create a dramatic sense of space while a gorgeous custom front door makes a memorable first impression.Dual furnaces and dual A/C provide separate zoning levels for upstairs and main level, complemented by Cat 6 wiring, ring security system, and a remote controlled secured gated property entrance. The main level offers add'l possibilities, including the potential for add'l primary suite, guest quarters, or multi-generational living. And then there's the yard-a private oasis that feels worlds away from the city. Designed for gathering, playing, relaxing, and entertaining, it offers plenty of room for four-legged family members. Summer evenings stretch a little longer and friends and family naturally want to stay. All this tucked into a convenient Arbor Heights location near AH elementary, Atlas Summit Public, private secondary school's Explorer West Middle School, Westside PreK-8th, restaurants, WW Village and Morgan Street Thriftway. Could this be your next chapter?

10030 37th Avenue SW, Seattle

Listing courtesy of HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc.

$1,000,000
5 Beds 2 Baths 2567113 MLS ACTIVE Status
Wonderfully updated 1906 4-Square home in Hillman/Columbia City area on a mostly level lot. This home has 5 bedrooms, and is 2,020 square feet for your living enjoyment. You walk into an enclosed sun porch with sliding windows that overlooks your front yard and over the garage patio. From the sun porch you access the main floor living/dining room that is light filled from many windows. The kitchen has been totally updated and has a garden window for your cooking herbs. There are 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath on the main floor. The largest bedroom (primary?) has a view of Mt Rainier on clear days when the mountain is "out". There are mini-splits in every room for heating and cooling on the main floor. And the main floor has lovely laminate flooring throughout. In the walk-out basement, there are 2 more bedrooms, a full bath, a large utility room, a room that could be a den or playroom, and access to the single-car garage. The basement is carpeted with radiant heat underneath for those cool winter days and nights. Next to the utility room, there is a small room that contains the newer on-demand water system for the home. You can walk out of the basement to the mostly fenced backyard with a large stone patio, small lawn, garden shed, and raised planters to grow your own vegetables. There is also access to a dead end alley in the backyard. This home with its mature landscaping feels welcoming and private.

3943 S Orcas Street, Seattle

Listing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc..

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