Three Very Different Seattle Waterfront Homes for Sale

Waterfront Homes for Sale in Washington State

Waterfront homes for sale in Washington State varies from retreats on mountain rivers, to oceanside homes on the Washington State coast, to waterfront property on the Puget Sound, lake real estate in Seattle including Lake Washington, Lake Haller, and houseboats on Lake Union, to Kirkland waterfront homes, homes on Lake Sammamish and so on and so on.  While Seattle waterfront homes are rare, there is a lot more waterfront real estate throughout the state.  Nevertheless, no matter where you are, it is very desirable.

Below we will look at three very different options of Seattle waterfront homes for sale.  We will look at a Puget Sound waterfront home for sale, Lake Washington waterfront home for sale, and a waterfront condo for sale, all of which are in Seattle.

Puget Sound Waterfront Homes for Sale

Puget Sounds runs approximately 100 miles long from Deception Pass down south to Olympia.  Thus, Puget Sound waterfront homes vary greatly from a property on the Washington State Peninsula, the San Juan Islands, other islands such as Vashon, South Puget Sound waterfront homes in areas near Olympia, as well as salt waterfront homes in Seattle.  With all these places to go, the Puget Sound is a boaters paradise. Hence, for that reasons and many others, Puget Sound waterfront homes for sale are extremely desirable.

One such Puget Sound waterfront home for sale, is this Ballard area home with 71 feet of waterfront on the sunny side of Salmon Bay/Shilshole.. Never a dull moment with boating, kayaking, & paddleboard yoga! Outstanding wrap-around vista embraces sunset, mountains, and bay. Remodeled with new kitchens, baths, temp controlled wine cellar, party room with 2nd kitchen, and theatre. Excellent home for entertaining. Commercial zoning add possibilities. Rare, large dock, Rebuilt bulkhead, 2nd dock, storage. Close access to Burke Gilman Trail as well as to Ballard shops and restaurants.  The Seattle waterfront home is available for $2,995,000.

Lake Washington Waterfront Homes for Sale

Lake Washington separates Seattle from the Eastside with Mercer Island in the south end of the lake.  Generally, the most expensive waterfront homes for sale in Washington State are found on the shores of Lake Washington.  Some of the most exclusive neighborhoods/cities in the state, including Mercer Island, Hunts Point, Medina, Kirkland, Laurelhurst, and Madison Park all feature luxurious waterfront homes near Seattle.  Washington waterfront homes are desirable because the lake is one of the largest in the area that has fresh water that people enjoy boating and swimming in.  Eastside waterfront home enjoys afternoon sun while lake real estate in Seattle enjoy sunrises over the Cascade mountains beyond the lake.

One such Lake Washington waterfront home is in Seward Park.  A true Seattle mansion built in 1926, this over 7,300 sq ft home features picturesque views.  Outstanding architectural integrity has been preserved and enhanced: restored clay tile roof, archways, braided columns, mahogany radius doors, generous scale and fantastic barrel vaulted ceilings make for a very special experience! ‘Roosevelt’ library, (Mr & Mrs President stayed many times). Lower level party suite including Trader Vic’s bar! Romantic circular drive dominated by tall palm trees give a sense of escape. And while this home is not a Seattle waterfront property in that has exclusive use of Lake Washington shoreline, it shares a 90 foot shared dock with jet ski & ski boat lift. Surrounding gardens allow for gatherings & play year round. Beautifully maintained!  The 4 bed & 4,25 bath home is listed for $3,395,000.

Waterfront Condos for Sale in Washington State

There are too many waterfront condos for sale in Washington State to even narrow down, but in the Greater Seattle condo market, there are waterfront condos on the Puget Sound in such places as West Seattle and Ballard, and Lake Washington waterfront condos around the lake including Bothell, Kirkland, Renton, Leschi and Madison Park / Washington Park.  Madison Park has a ton of waterfront condos including Canterbury shores condo.  Yet, probably the most is just south of Madison Park in the Washington Park neighborhood of Seattle.

The Washington Park Tower is an iconic condo building in Seattle.  Built in 1969 before height limits, the 23 floor building features 57 units, is the tallest building on Lake Washington.  Indeed, none may as be as beautiful as this condo.  This is a rare opportunity to own this incredibly remodeled Washington Park Tower’s desirable ‘B’ unit floor plan! With the highest quality design and materials.  Details include herringbone oak floors, rift cut oak cabinets, slab marble, and luxurious window coverings, Furthermore, the waterfront condo features Euro appliances, ample storage, and in-unit laundry. In addition, the two bedroom and 1.5 bathroom Seattle condo features an open concept floor plan.  As a result, the floor plan takes advantage of the stunning Lake Washington, Cascade Mountain, and Mount Rainier views.  The Washington Park Tower includes a doorman, pool, day dock, and on site manager.  Available for $1,895,000.

A Waterfront Real Estate Specialist

There are a ton of Seattle real estate companies, but probably none that know more about Waterfront property for sale in Washington State than Ewing and Clark.  Before you make any decisions about selling or buying a waterfront home or condo, you should talk to a Greater Seattle real estate agent who has the experience and expertise to guide you through the process.  Not all Seattle real estate brokers are the same.