Although this little Rainier Beach cottage has only one bedroom and one bath, the view across the street packs quite a punch. This is where location drives the price tag, pushing the price per square foot up to $368. There’s a panoramic view of Lake Washington and Mercer Island, with the safety buffer of a scenic boulevard to preserve it indefinitely. I know the following picture doesn’t look too alluring, but it was pouring rain when I dropped past.
It’s a quiet neighborhood with a lofty, airy feeling to the hillside and the house is a pleasant walk away from Lakeridge Park.
Still, in today’s world of living large, it’s hard to imagine having a family in a 950 square foot house. A couple could probably manage reasonably, and speculate that an addition or second story would make those dreams of a home office come true. Nice big windows, a Spanish flavored stucco exterior, and an interesting layout could tide you over until it was time to stretch out. I’ve been seeing properties get snapped up quickly in a 10 block radius of this house, so this little spot might not last long.
The Measurements: Price: $349,500. Last sold in 2004 for $170,000. 950 square feet. 1 bedroom, 1 bath.
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