Situated just off the shore of Bitter Lake, this home is a two-bedroom, 1 1/2-bathroom comprised of 1,430 square feet.
Inside there are vaulted ceilings and skylights. Those, together with plenty of windows and hardwood floors, amplify the natural light and sparkle off the lake -- a view of which is visible from almost every corner.
There's also a fireplace in the living room for chilly Seattle nights.
The home was built in 1935. Since then, it's had updates. We can see these best in the kitchen, described in the official listing as "gourmet," with "white cabinet doors...complete with pullouts and wine-rack, [and] brand new chefs appliances."
A formal dining room and office complete the picture.
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The property
This cottage rests on 3,520 square feet of land. On the land: gardens, a patio, a deck, and a pathway leading to the lake.
On that lake are 50 feet of private lakefront shoreline and a private dock.
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The location
Bitter Lake is convenient to Ballard, Greenlake, and Greenwood, as well as under 45 minutes to downtown Seattle. Bitter Lake is also adjacent to the Bitter Lake Playfield, so outdoor recreation couldn't be easier.
The deal
In 2013, this cottage sold for $400,000. Today, 317 North 137th Street asks $775,000.
Anna Marie Erwert writes from both the renter and new buyer perspective, having (finally) achieved both statuses. She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. Follow Anna on Twitter: @AnnaMarieErwert.
