Looking At Sunset Hill Homes:

There are only 15 Sunset Hill homes for sale right now and amazingly the houses that are marked as Sunset Hill in the MLS are actually in Sunset Hill for a change. A lot of times I have to take a few out because they aren't really in Ballard's Sunset Hill. 

The last few days have been a perfect time to show Sunset Hill homes and showcase what a gorgeous neighborhood it is.  When the 90 degree heat was pounding down on the rest of Seattle, it was still warm here, but also cooled by the lovely sea breezes coming off Puget Sound.

There are 4 Sunset Hill homes that are pending right now - they have offers but have not closed.  These range from $417,250 to $799,000.

Homes in Sunset Hill that are for sale range from $412,500 to $2,475,000 and there are many choices in home style and size.  Homes here sell rather quickly when priced for the market.  

Six Sunset Hill homes have sold in the last month ranging from $399,990 to $785,000 with an average sale price to list price of 98.54%.  The range in sale price to list price is 92.66% to 102.17% and the median sales price is $471,250.  The average days on market for these is 22 days.

Sunset Hill homes are desirable and it is no wonder given the natural attraction of the neighborhood. 

Sunset Hill Real Estate and more:  Find out why I love this Ballard waterfront Seattle neighborhood!

Sunset Hill in Ballard has long been one of my favorite spots in Seattle - you can read why in this Sunday's Seattle Times article by Ray Martinez:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/realestate/2010218456_realneighborhood08.html

Mr. Martinez asked me for a lot of NWMLS numbers for the Sunset Hill article, but also was kind enough to post some of my personal thoughts o the neighborhood.  Here is an excerpt:

For Cooper, the walking factor in the neighborhood has sentimental value.

"I met my husband in Sunset Hill - he was my next-door neighbor," the real-estate agent said. "Almost our entire courtship involved walking around the neighborhood for hours daily.

"He actually proposed to me at Sunset Hill Park one evening many years ago, and our anniversary ritual, as boring as it sounds, is to go buy some crab cakes from Ray's [Boathouse Cafe & Bar] and sit at the park every year and watch sailboats."

"It is truly one of my favorite neighborhoods in Seattle. I love the fresh salty breezes and the care and attention that goes into the gardening and landscapes here."

Sunset Hill Seattle Sunsets? The article has a lot of great info and quotes and it is funny to note that none of us actually mentioned the phenomenal sunsets that are experienced on Sunset Hill! Are you interested in Sunset Hill Homes? I would love to show you around this very special neighborhood!

Sunset Hill real estate is a great thing - check out this neighborhood profile video and make cure to look at the new listings here:

Sunset Hill Real Estate

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Seattle MLS Statuses:

Two of my listings went from "Pending Inspection" status to "Pending" status in the Seattle area MLS this last week.  I know I have had a lot of questions over the years as to what the status actually means when buyers are searching for houses in the MLS or on other Seattle home search sites.  Seattle real estate is complicated enough without having to wonder what the status marked in the MLS actually means, so here you go:

"Pending Inspection"

The offer has been accepted but is contingent upon successful negotiation of the inspection contingency.  In plain English:  the buyer and seller have agreed to price and terms for a sale, but the buyer wants to have the home inspected to uncover any possible problems or hidden defects.  There is an agreed upon inspection period in which the inspection needs to happen and any issues arising from it need to be negotiated out.

"Pending"

The inspection contingency has been satisfied and both buyer and seller are waiting for transaction to close.  This does not necessarily mean the purchase will close.  Other contingencies could also be in place such as a financing contingency to make sure financing is available and successfully obtained by buyer.  Another contingency?  Homeowner's Association, Title, Condominium Resale Certificate, etc.  There are a number of other contractual "escape hatches" a buyer has prior to close.  Have your agent call the listing agent on properties if you are really interested to check on the status. 

If you need help with Seattle real estate or checking the status of a Seattle area house, please feel free to email me at realestate@cooperjacobs.com.

Sunset Hill...

Let's look at one of my favorite Seattle neighborhoods (I guess I am partial because I met my husband while living thereJ):  Sunset Hill in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood.  Sunset Hill real estate deserves its own section in Seattle real estate in my book so let's look at the Sunset Hill numbers here:

Currently there are 27 Sunset Hill active residential listings ranging in price from $399,999 (good price!) to $1,695,000 with a median price of $650,000 which seems about right to me.  The average days on market for these actives is 72 days.  There is one Contingent property listed for $895,000 which has been on the market for 99 days and there are 5 Pending properties in Sunset Hill ranging in price from $399,500 to $850,000 with a median price of $629,950 and average days on market of 73 days.

Sold listings in Sunset Hill go as follows:  30 properties have sold in the last six months ranging in price from $398,000 to $1,250,000 with a median of $585,500 and average days on market of only 42 days.  The largest number of sales occurred in the $550k to 600k range with 10 sales at an average days on market of 54 days.

My opinion? 

  Two months to sell your Sunset Hill house is not bad really, but pricing and condition are big factors along with this great location! Sunset Hill buyers:  there are some good houses out there with some great prices!  This is a wonderful Seattle Neighborhood in the heart of Ballard and Seattle! If you are interested in Seattle real estate or other Ballard real estate please feel free to get a hold of me!  The rates are low and the choices are wonderful and there are still some good loan choices out there for you! realestate@cooperjacobs.com

Stats compiled by Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services on 10/16/2008 from MLS data.

Sunset Hill real estate is filled with amazing places to see and live!  This is a great Ballard neighborhood with wonderful views and neighbors!  But are the houses selling?  Here is a round up of all residential Sunset Hill real estate activity for the last six months in 2008 (excluding Sunset Hill townhouses which I like to break out separately):

Active Sunset Hill Listings:

There are currently 31 Active listings in Sunset Hill ranging in price from $399,500 for a fixer with amazing potential and even some views (more if you go up a level) to $1,695,000 for a gorgeous home ready for you to move in and love this Ballard neighborhood.  The average days on market for these active Sunset Hill listings is 59 days.  The median price of Sunset Hill houses is $699,000 and the price range with the most houses here is the $650k to $700k range with 6 Sunset Hill listings.

Contingent:

(The sale is contingent on them selling their current home.)

One Sunset Hill house is contingent currently.  It is listed at $895,000 and has been on the market 74 days.

Pending:

There are 5 Sunset Hill listings marked as Pending right now.  They range in price from $479,950 to $850,000 with an average days on market of 73 days.

Sold:

OK - sales in Sunset Hill:  27 closed Sunset Hill sales in the last six months.  The range of price for these closed sales is $398,000 to $1,250,000 with an average days on market of 56 days. The interesting part of this data is looking closer at the price ranges break down of the closed sales here.  Six of these closed sales were priced between $600,000 and $650,000 and the average days on market in that range was only 12 days!  Median price range for solds is $595,000. 

All stats taken from the NWMLS data and compiled by me, your Sunset Hill Realtor!  Let me know if you have any questions at all! I am here to help!  Through the end of 2008, Cooper Jacobs is running a promotion:  All Sunset Hill closed sales using Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services as your Realtor - $2000.00 towards your closing costs !  Email for details:  realestate@cooperjacobs.com

Sunset Hill Living...

I love gardening, but it is becoming more and more apparent that I am terrible at it.  I am just laughing so hard because while I was looking at property yesterday in the gorgeous Seattle view neighborhood of Sunset Hill, I came across a vacant lot that was lovingly being "farmed".  This is not the funny part - this is the really cool part.  According to Eric the owner, this piece of land is unbuildable and as a result has been used for gardening since 1904. 

A Community Victory Garden?

Eric would love to get some kind of community gardening going on the land because he can't use the entire space.  This is a sensible guy with solar panels on his house and a genuine concern for pesticide free gardening.  I am surprised that no one has taken him up on his offer yet, really.  I know there are gardeners out there in Sunset Hill!

What's so funny?

OK - Now the funny part:  Although he was quite modest, Eric is such a good gardener that he actually had VOLUNTEER tomato plants!!!!!  Hello?  I can't even get my babies to turn red let alone decide to volunteer for another year! 

Are you interested in Sunset Hill Gardening?  Please make sure and shoot me an email!  Are you interested in Sunset Hill real estate? realestate@cooperjacobs.com

On a side note, if you are interested in donating your cell phone, I am always running a Seattle cell phone recycling drive.

Seattle real estate:  Sunset Hill Neighborhood

7531 34th Ave. NW

I love Sunset Hill in Seattle!  It is such a wonderful neighborhood overlooking the Puget Sound!  Sunset Hill Park is a great place to walk to for Sunset Hill residents.  The park was gifted to the city in 1903 and is actually 2.7 acres, but seem like it is less than half an acre because most of it is on a slope overlooking the Sound and the Olympic Mountains. 

Sunset Hill Park:  It's About The Views!

This Sunset Hill park has benches and a small walking trail, but the big attraction?  The view!  Many people go just to sit down and read a book in the sun or check out the sailboats down below.  My personal connection is that my dear hubby proposed to me right there!  Sunset Hill Park is a wonderful spot and we are lucky to have it!

Sunset Hill Real Estate - Some Great Houses Out There!

Are you interested in living in Sunset Hill?  You can search Sunset Hill real estate and also get up to the minute listings!  realestate@cooperjacobs.com