Wonderful large Sultan home with 4 Bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms & nice mountain view. You’ll love the large fenced backyard, 2 wood decks & many extras including: new carpet, new paint, air conditioning, high speed CAT-5 & generator wired, sprinkler system, professional landscaping & more. Gorgeous kitchen with Birch cabinets, glider shelves, view of backyard & all appliances. Wonderful master suite with private bath, & great room as bonus/den. 2+ car garage with pull-through door to backyard & storage building.

List Price: $300,000
MLS#: 29050127
Address: 13206 311th Avenue SE, Sultan, WA 98294
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.75
Square Feet: 1,749 square feet
$/Square Ft: $171.53
Lot Size: 0.29 Acre
Year Built: 1997
Taxes: $2,443
School District: Sultan
Elementary School: Sultan Elementary
Middle School: Sultan Middle School
High School: Sultan High School

Call Andy O’Shea at 425.422.3642 or Jesse Moore at 425.876.0766 for more information.

With all the talk since January of inventive incentives to seemingly stimulate everything from hair growth to employment, never mind the pin-striped panhandlers on Wall Street (don’t even get me started!), it’s been interesting to watch the recent evolution of the environmental movement. From a tree-dwelling band of radical long-hairs with an agenda but little else, the cause has grown to encompass nearly every segment of our consumer-centric society. To paraphrase Chickenman, “It’s Everywhere!”

From Dr. Bronner’s soaps (one of the true originals) to the Toyota Prius, there’s been a sea change in perceptions of the impact our daily activities have on the planet. Few consumer products have escaped the scrutiny and benefit of an eco-makeover, with some being truly re-made, while others have received the marketing equivalent of a botox injection- also known as ‘Green-washing‘.

Being green was once a tough sell due to the perception that it was ‘difficult’, and expensive. As green products and processes have slipped into the mainstream, that position has gradually become harder to defend; especially as the businesses who once protested have come to realize the economic benefits of waste prevention, thoughtful  materials utilization, and positive PR.  Green has become a critical component of the consumer psyche, which makes it essential for business and government to recognize and support efforts to provide products that fill the need.

Housing, being one of the largest  financial and environmental purchase decisions most of us make, has the potential for dramatic impact on both fronts. Of course that’s why incentives for green construction have become high profile bartering chips in the latest round of congressional negotiations over economic stimulus. Combined with a growing demand for higher efficiency homes, it looks like we may be on the cusp of a new paradigm in the construction arena.

Environmental Standards have already been developed for both commercial and residential construction. What many builders have yet to absorb is that achieving the residential standard does not have to be an exhaustive exercise. Using an escalating scale, builders can choose to participate at any of the 4 levels, and can expect to reap the rewards accordingly. Which is where the consumer comes in: Green is on the list of criteria for a growing number of homebuyers.

This is where the stimulus portion of Green really gets traction:  the numbers indicate that green homes actually sell at a premium, while costing less to own, with little or no significant upfront expense differential from traditional construction methods.

After all this time, it looks like Kermit got it wrong; It’s Easy Being Green!

Sanctuary in Swiftwater! Located at the end of a culdesac and situated on over half an acre, this 2,500+ square foot craftsman home offers space, privacy & serenity. Spectacular entry opens to cathedral ceilings and hardwood floors with inlaid walnut. Hardwood floors continue into remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, natural cherry cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. Living room has new carpet, built-in cherry bookcases, and a gas fireplace. Master bedroom has vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet & 5-piece bath with jetted soaking tub. Whole house sound system extends to exterior patio with hot tub. Large birch trees line the expansive back yard, which is also home to peach, cherry & apple trees as well as blueberry & raspberry bushes. A private haven with a short commute to Redmond & Microsoft.

List Price: $515,000
MLS#: 29052239
Address: 33085 NE 42nd Place, Carnation, WA 98014
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Feet: 2,550
$/Square Ft: $201.96
Lot Size: 0.61 Acre
Year Built: 1992
Taxes: $4,708
School District: Riverview
Elementary School: Carnation Elementary
Middle School: Tolt Middle School
High School: Cedarcrest High School
To download the property flyer as a PDF, click on the link: Swiftwater.pdf

Call Jesse Moore at 425.876.0766 or Andy O’Shea at 425.422.3642 for more information.

Gorgeous Pasadera Heights Home with extensive upgrades throughout. You’ll love this great 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath Home (or 3 Bedrooms w/ Bonus Room). Formal Living Room, Family Room w/ fireplace, Dining nook, gourmet Kitchen w/ stainless appliances & large center Island. Outside you’ll find a private fenced Backyard w/ Mountain view, Montana flagstone patio, 25′ Dog run & lovely landscaping. New designer paint throughout, professionaly installed closet organizer systems & spacious 2+ car garage.

List Price: $350,000
MLS#: 29050127
Address: 11908 24th Street SE, Everett, WA 98205
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Feet: 2,612
$/Square Ft: $134.00
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Year Built: 2006
Taxes: $3,895
School District: Lake Stevens

Call Andy O’Shea at 425.422.3642 or Jesse Moore at 425.876.0766 for more information.

This stunning home with sound & mountain views is a tribute to the Northwest. On a large lot with southern & western exposure, this 4-bedroom home is awash in light & luxury. Cherry hardwood floors throughout main level, with cherry cabinets, granite countertops, granite island, pantry & stainless steel appliances in kitchen. Living room is equipped with a high-end surround sound system, and slider from the living room provides access to the 10’ x 20’ deck. Master suite with soaking tub looks out at sunsets framed by Olympic mountains. In all, there are over 2,500 square feet of living space, including a bonus room & office upstairs, and each bedroom has a walk-in closet. Outside, rose and blueberry bushes add color and fragrance to the lot, and the manicured yard is often mistaken for a neighborhood park. Simply a beautiful home!

List Price: $400,000
MLS#: 29049168
Address: 3414 63rd Drive NE, Marysville, WA 98270
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Square Feet: 2,542
$/Square Ft: $157.36
Lot Size: 0.31 Acre
Year Built: 2007
Taxes: $3,586
School District: Marysville
Elementary School: Sunnyside Elementary
Middle School: Marysville Middle School
High School: Marysville Pilchuck High School
To download the property flyer as a PDF, click on the link: Sunnyside.pdf

Call Jesse Moore at 425.876.0766 or Andy O’Shea at 425.422.3642 for more information.

Back on market! Buyer’s financing fell through! Situated on almost a third of an acre off of a private driveway, this 4 bedroom home feels as spacious & serene as the lot that surrounds it. Almost 2,500 square feet of living space inside, including large living & dining rooms with vaulted ceilings, a kitchen with copious amounts of cabinet space, and an immense family room downstairs with gas fireplace. Westward facing deck offers mountain views and overlooks a manicured backyard with rosebushes, blueberry bushes, and plum & apple trees. Oversized 3-car garage AND a detached shop with 220v service. Located in the Mukilteo School District with easy access to I-5, 405, and Alderwood Mall.

UPDATE: Another Pickett Street listing under contract as of 5/11/2009!

List Price: $360,000
MLS#: 28195105
Address: 4107 148th Street SW,  Lynnwood, WA  98087
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.75
Square Feet: 2,437
$/Square Ft: $147.72
Lot Size: 0.32 Acre
Year Built: 1978
Taxes: $3,823
School District: Mukilteo
Listing Flyer: Click HERE (PDF – will load in new window).

Call Jesse Moore at 425.876.0766, Dennis Pearce at 206.931.9945, or Lisa Bender at 425.770.4438 for more information.