It's funny now that I didn't even mark this house down to go look at. When I saw it on Redfin (online listings) I skipped over it, with the thought, "That has got to be the ugliest paint scheme imaginable."
We found our new house by accident. Korwin, Kendall and I were headed to Wenatchee to celebrate Elle's first birthday party. Korwin printed out a few of our favorite listings and we made our way around the city, hoping to visit a few open houses. (Usually in the first week of a listing, a house will be shown on Sat. and Sun.) None of the houses we were looking at were open - maybe due to the gray drizzle ruining what should be a summer Saturday in Seattle. We had one more house on our list, in Columbia City; I think Korwin wanted to get going but I said we might as well go look, so we drove down there. The house was actually open so we got out of the car and walked around, knowing that we probably weren't really that interested. Korwin drove up the street we were on and we saw an open house at the end. I said, "Oh yeah! I remember this one; let's just stop and look."
Three days later, we submitted an offer and accepted the seller's counter-offer. Four days later, we were in the house getting it inspected. Five days later, we are deciding on loans and financing. It's amazing to me how fast things can happen.
Some important details: Our house is three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a partially finished basement. It is about 2000 square feet, has a really nice yard and patio, and a little garden/tool shed. It's backed up against a nature preserve called Hitt's Hill, and it's two blocks to the center of Columbia City. We're also located a short walk from the new light rail line from the airport to downtown (opening in 2 summers.) The address is 5231 37th Avenue S., Seattle.
We do have some exciting eventual plans for our house (tighten up some seals, remodel the bathrooms, change the cabinets and counter-tops, and redesign the basement), but it is extremely livable for now.
Except for the paint. In the entire house, I think I like the color of one room. Any ideas? Feel free to comment, email, etc.
Pictures!
6 comments:
YIpiee for you. It looks super...nice and open/airy from what I can tell. I'm so excited for you guys.
So you GOT IT right after we were looking at a few pictures with you! Even with the walls of many colors...it looks awesome!! Sweet - super happy for you - must feel good!
well it is colorful-full of color...none of that boring white. It looks like a lovely home. I'm looking forward to the house warming party!!! congratulations!! love, Dad
Congrats! I love the house and can't wait to check it out. Is there enough room for a volleyball net in the back yard? ;)
Kelly- Congratulations on the new house! It looks great. When you are settled in, fire up the bbq and let's celebrate.
This is very cozy inspirational home. Good stuff done to it! We LOVE older homes...ours was built in 1920
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