As you begin your home-buying journey and evaluate your wants and needs in your future property, you’re likely creating a hefty list of desired features. From lush landscaping to water views to walk-in closets, your list is unique to your lifestyle, and you’ll likely make edits as you progress on your search. However, one aspect that is typically unchangeable is your budget. Luckily, the Puget Sound region offers a wide range of home prices, from sprawling estates to charming fixer-uppers with plenty of potential; you’ll certainly be able to find what you’re looking for within your budget if you enlist the expertise of a trusted advisor. In our “What You Get” series, we highlight several current Realogics Sotheby’s International Listings that are priced (nearly) the same to demonstrate the variety you can find at one price tag. Read on to learn more about an eco-friendly estate, mid-century stunner, and an entertainer’s dream, all for around $1.5 million.
Luxury Living at Ridgeview Estates
3 bedrooms | 2.75 baths | 4,546 square feet | Notable feature: 180-degree views of Saratoga Passage | Listed at $1,498,000
Water views and beautiful landscaping merge with interior elegance in this Camano residence. Embrace eco-friendliness with solar panels and a Wi-Fi-connected setup. The chef’s kitchen features a vast walk-in pantry alongside an expansive butler’s pantry. Revel in breathtaking 180-degree views of Saratoga Passage through large west-facing windows. Enjoy sunset vistas from the primary suite, kitchen, living room, and dining room. A floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace complements vaulted, beamed ceilings and built-in storage. Upstairs, discover three bedrooms and two baths, while downstairs offers one bath, a den, and a lower kitchenette, potentially convertible into living quarters and an enormous rec room for endless entertainment possibilities. Welcome to your dream home!View the listing →
Mid-Century Retreat
5 bedrooms | 2.75 baths | 3,550 square feet | Notable feature: cedar cathedral ceilings | Listed at $1,600,000
Welcome to an authentic mid-century home with pedigree architecture nestled into old-growth trees with large, landscaped park-like privacy. This tranquil setting is located at a trailhead, with hiking or biking access through Ardmore Park, and close to Microsoft and Lake Sammamish beaches and parks. An original bomb shelter adds to the unique nature of this property and could be transformed into a walk-in safe or wine cellar. There’s ample parking with the garage for up to six cars and space for an RV. Additional noted features include tons of wall-to-ceiling windows and skylights, clear cedar cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, expansive decking, and patio space for total outdoor enjoyment and summer entertaining.View the listing →
Elegant Camas Escape
4 bedrooms | 3.25 baths | 5,026 square feet | Notable feature: two covered decks | Listed at $1,600,000
This stunning residence combines quality construction with thoughtful updates and spectacular Columbia River, mountain, and city light views! Elegant millwork adds a touch of sophistication throughout this beautiful home. The remodeled kitchen includes top-of-the-line Monogram appliances, including a six-burner gas range, double ovens, and a trash compactor. The luxurious primary suite, conveniently located on the main floor, includes a fireplace and a jetted tub and opens onto the expansive deck. Ideal for entertaining, the two large view-side decks are fully equipped with an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, and entertainment center, and connect down to a patio with a gas fire pit for cozy evenings. There’s also an indoor gym, media room, and much more.View the listing →