5 Sold Seattle and Guemes Island Homes with Distinctive Style

Beyond private gates on Federal Avenue E, this NE Coastal Shingle–style residence sits at the heart of one of Seattle’s premiere streets, moments from Volunteer Park, the Seattle Asian Art Museum, St. Marks Cathedral, and nearby schools including Bertschi School, Seattle Prep, and Lowell Elementary. Inside, sophisticated millwork, extensive hardwoods, and grand formal rooms are designed for light and air flow. An epicurean kitchen adjoins a relaxed garden room that opens to stone patios, creating an easy rhythm between indoors and out. The private Primary Suite offers a fireplace, space for seating, and westward views. A studs-up renovation in the early 2000s—architecture by Stephen Sullivan Designs with a top-to-bottom rebuild by Schultz Miller—also added a Seattle-approved ADU with private entry, plus a new garage with a potting area, sink, and rooftop patio. Outside, a flat, fully enclosed, gated quarter-acre is shaped by landscape architect David Pfeiffer and specimen plantings for a calm, cultivated daily retreat.

Price: $4,400,000 (Sold)

On a spacious corner lot in sought-after White Center, a lushly layered garden sets a welcoming tone for this charming four-bedroom retreat. Inside, hardwood floors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace anchor bright living and dining areas, while the kitchen’s eating bar keeps everyday meals and casual conversation close at hand. The lower level brings generous bonus space, plus laundry, storage, and room to grow. Outdoors, mature gardens frame a fully fenced yard and a bubbling hot tub—an easy backdrop for quiet evenings or weekend gatherings. A detached shed opens flexible possibilities as a workshop or creative studio. Practical updates include newer windows, a newer roof, and PEX plumbing. With off-street parking and a location minutes from Westwood Village, transit, parks, and the West Seattle Ferry, life here feels both grounded and well connected.

Price: $1,850,000 (Sold)

On a tree-lined street in Wallingford, this 1906 Classic Craftsman balances heritage details with a thoughtful restoration and expansion. A gracious front porch opens to living and dining rooms with original, restored box-beamed ceilings, hardwood flooring through the majority of the home, and a newly remodeled gas fireplace and mantle. The kitchen has been fully redesigned with 42-inch-height cabinetry, granite slab counters, a gas range, and an island with bar seating and nook, while French doors extend everyday living to an expansive 500-square-foot rear deck—partially covered and connected to a flat, fully fenced backyard with patio areas and a fun art studio/home office. Upstairs, four bedrooms include skylights, plus a remodeled 3/4 bath; one bedroom enjoys a deck with city and Mt. Rainier views. A renovated basement with separate entry adds an apartment kitchen, bedroom, living room, and 3/4 bath for flexible living.

Price: $1,770,750 (Sold)

On a residential street in Seattle’s Madison Valley area, this architecturally striking two-level residence reads like a design-forward showpiece, bathed in natural light and framed by lush, sculptural landscaping. Open-concept living spaces connect seamlessly to a chef’s kitchen, creating an easy rhythm for everyday life and entertaining. French doors extend the flow outdoors to a west-facing retreat—an intimate sanctuary made for sunset evenings and elevated al fresco gatherings. In the garden, dramatic black mondo grasses and vibrant sumac trees set a bold, organic backdrop that thoughtfully blurs the line between architecture and nature.

Price: $1,675,000 (Sold)

Surrounded by 5.4 acres of lush woods on Guemes Island, this secluded custom retreat pairs privacy with easy access just minutes from the ferry landing. More than $100,000 in recent updates support everyday comfort and energy efficiency, including a full kitchen remodel, primary bath renovation, new whole-house generator, advanced water filtration, and a new furnace and heat pump. At the center, a gourmet kitchen features a premium Blue Star gas stove, generous island, and sleek granite counters, while Sucupira hardwood flooring anchors the main living areas. An enclosed sunroom links the primary bedroom and living room, then opens to an inviting deck for year-round indoor-outdoor living. Practical space comes via an attached 2-car garage and a detached garage with shop, RV/boat bay, RV cleanup station, and roughed-in area for a 432 sq ft ADU. A private trail through the trees completes the setting.

Price: $1,190,000 (Sold)