Scenario C — The Project: Buy & Renovate
$1,550,000 · Slightly above C guidance ($1.15M–$1.45M)
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$1,550,000
Est. $9,381/mo · ~$695/sqft · Listed April 12, 2026 · MLS# 2494533
Price History
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Criteria Check
✅ Zip 98117 — target area (Sunset Hill / Ballard)
✅ Not on excluded arterial street
✅ Not in Olympic Manor exclusion zone
✅ Single family residential — not excluded type
✅ 4 beds ≥ 3 minimum
✅ 3 baths ≥ 2 minimum
✅ Active listing (For Sale)
✅ Lot 8,500 sqft ≥ 4,500 minimum — excellent
⚠️ Living area 2,230 sqft — meets 2,200 global min but well below 2,800 target
⚠️ Price $1.55M — slightly above Scenario C guidance ($1.15M–$1.45M)
ℹ️ Corner lot on quiet dead-end street — low traffic ✓
ℹ️ Sunset Hill — walkable to park + commercial amenities ✓
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Preference Signals
✓ in-law suite potential
✓ large lot (8,500 sqft)
✓ views (Sound & Olympics)
✓ quiet dead-end street
✓ primary suite walk-in closet
✓ mature landscaping
✓ west-facing deck
⚠️ garage enclosed (needs conversion)
⚠️ 1953 build — likely compartmentalized layout
⚠️ 2,230 sqft — expansion needed to hit target
Bottom Line
Scenario C renovation candidate with an exceptional 8,500 sqft corner lot in Sunset Hill — one of Peter's ideal neighborhoods. The house has genuine character (custom millwork, Sound/Olympic views, second kitchen for multigenerational living) but at 2,230 sqft it's well below the 2,800 sqft target and would need significant expansion. The oversized lot provides room for that expansion plus potential DADU. Price at $1.55M is ~$100K above the C guidance range, which tightens the renovation budget — all-in could push toward $2.2M+ depending on scope. The dead-end street, privacy, and walkability to Sunset Hill Park and Golden Gardens are strong positives. Worth a look if the renovation math works, especially given the rare lot size for this neighborhood. The enclosed 2-car garage would need to be reopened. Listed today and already popular on Redfin (top 10% views) — expect interest.
Listing Description
Sunset Hill location on a quiet dead-end street with sweeping mountain and Sound views. Previously owned by a woodworker — exceptional millwork and built-ins throughout, including custom cabinetry in the spacious primary suite walk-in closet. Set at the end of a long drive with privacy and seclusion. 8,500 sqft lot with play areas, patio, mature plantings, and room for a vegetable garden. Second kitchen on lower level for multigenerational living or entertaining with direct patio/garden access. Main level opens to west-facing deck. Two-car garage (currently enclosed for hobby space). Minutes from Sunset Hill Park, Golden Gardens, and Ballard core amenities.