Tucked Away in Lake Stevens
Tucked Away in Lake Stevens 1605 131st Dr NE 3 Bedrooms | 2.25 Bathrooms | ...
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8003 11th Place Southeast, Lake Stevens, WA
A MAINVUE HOME
$850,000
MLS # 1883131
Property Video
With today's work-from-home lifestyle, this home offers tremendous flexibility. Main level offers perfect home office near entry away from distractions, theatre room that could be another office or guest room, and great room layout w/ amazing kitchen & seating for 4 at the island & large eating nook. Setting this home apart even more is the outdoor space, yard size, privacy, an amazing covered deck area w/ fireplace, and an Artesian Spas hot tub w/ privacy screens. The primary suite is spacious with 2 huge walk-in closets & a 5pc bath. There’s even a loft where everyone can hang out. Lastly, there is the three-car garage with custom flooring & wall cabinets. All this with some mountain views on a cul-de-sac for low traffic.
- A little putting green too 🙂
2,837
SqFt
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
Thought Behind Design
The Difference is Everywhere.
- MainVue Homes
South Lake Stevens community built by a new Washington builder MainVue Homes© shows off their mission statement within the homes here, and 8003 11th Place SE doesn't spare anything from the builder's attention to detail, the home layout, and how this house lives.
Front of it’s MainVue Home with it’s signature stonework exterior accents.
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Interior
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | Appliance counter in Pantry, Oversized Island w/ Eating Nook |
| Flooring | Carpet, Hardwood |
| Fireplace | 2 |
Exterior
| Patio Type | Covered Deck |
| Roof | Composition Shingle |
| Heat Type | Forced Air |
| Parking | Attached Garage, 3 Spaces |
Lot
| Living Area | 2,861 SqFt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 SqFt |
| Year Built | 2015 |
| Neighborhood | South Lake Stevens |
| Type | Residential |
Top 10 Predictions for 2022
by Matthew Gardner
This video shows Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2022. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market.
1. Prices will continue to rise
There are some who believe that U.S. home prices will drop in the coming year given last year’s extremely rapid pace of growth, but I disagree. I don’t expect prices to fall; however, the pace of appreciation will slow significantly, rising by around 6% in 2022 as compared to 16% in 2021 (nationally). As such, agents need to be prepared to explain this new reality to their clients who have become very accustomed to prices spiraling upward. Those days are likely behind us—and it’s not a bad thing!
2. Spring will be busier than expected
The work-from-home paradigm is here to stay for the foreseeable future, and this could lead to increased buyer demand. Many companies have postponed announcing their long-term work-from-home policies due to the shifting COVID-19 variants, but I believe they will soon off er more clarity to their employees. Once this happens, it will likely lead to a new pool of home buyers who want to move to more affordable markets that are further away from their workplaces. I also expect to see more buyers who are driven by the need for a home that is better equipped for long-term remote working.
3. The rise of the suburbs
For a large number of people whose employers will allow them to work from home on an ongoing basis, remote working will not be an all-or-nothing proposition. It will be a blend of working from home and the office. I believe this will lead some buyers to look for homes in areas that are relatively proximate to their office, such as the suburbs or other ex-urban markets, but away from high-density neighborhoods.
4. New construction jumps
I anticipate the cost of building homes to come down a bit this year as inflation finally starts to taper, and this should provide additional stimulus for homebuilders to start construction of more units. Material costs spiked in 2021 with lumber prices alone adding about $36,000 to the price of a new home. This year, I’m hopeful that the supply chain bottlenecks will be fixed, which should cause prices to moderate and result in a drop in building material costs.
5. Zoning issues will be addressed
I’m optimistic that discussions around zoning policies will continue to pick up steam this year. This is because many U.S. legislators now understand that one of the main ways to deal with housing affordability is to increase the supply of land for residential construction. Despite concerns that increased density will lower home values, I believe existing homeowners will actually see their homes rise in value faster because of these policies.
6. Climate change will impact where buyers live
Now that natural disasters are increasing in frequency and climate risk data is starting to become more readily available, get ready for home buyers to require information from their agents about these risks and their associated costs. Specifically, buyers will want to know about an area’s flood and fire risks and how they might impact their insurance costs and/or their mortgage rate.
7. Urban markets will bounce back
While increased working from home can, and will, raise housing demand in areas farther away from city centers, it may not necessarily mean less demand for living in cities. In fact, some urban neighborhoods that were once only convenient to a subset of commuters may now be considered highly desirable and accessible to a larger set of potential home buyers. At the same time, this could be a problem for some distressed urban neighborhoods where proximity to employment centers may have been their best asset.
8. A resurgence in foreign investors
Once remote working policies are clearer, we should see increased demand by first-time buyers who currently rent. In 2022, 4.8 million millennials will turn 30, which is the median age of first-time buyers in the U.S. An additional 9.4 million will turn 28 or 29 in the coming year. I believe this group is likely to contemplate buying sooner than expected if they can continue working from home in some capacity. Doing so would allow them to buy in outlying markets where homes are more affordable.
9. First-time buyers will be an even bigger factor in 2022
Foreign buyers have been sitting on the sidelines since the pandemic began, but they started to look again when the travel ban was lifted in November 2021. Recently, the rise of the Omicron variant has halted their buying activity, but if our borders remain open, I fully expect foreign buyer demand to rise significantly in 2022. Keep in mind, foreign buyers were still buying homes sight unseen even when they were unable to enter the country, and this will likely still be the case if borders are closed again.
10. Forbearance will come to an end
Forbearance was a well-thought-out program to keep people in their homes during the height of the pandemic. Some predicted this would lead to a wave of foreclosures that would hurt the housing market, but this has not been the case. In fact, there are now fewer than 900,000 U.S. homeowners in forbearance, down from its May 2020 peak of almost 4.8 million, and this number will continue to shrink. That said, there will likely be a moderate increase in foreclosure activity in 2022, but most homeowners in this situation will sell in order to meet their financial obligations rather than have their home repossessed.
Questions about the market or this post specifically?
I am proud and excited to be a real estate agent and E-Pro in the Puget Sound area! Being an E-Pro means, I am up to date on how best to use technology to benefit my clients. That, along with the high level of service and ethics expected as a Realtor, means a lot to me and my ability to help all my clients.
Navigating staying knowledgeable about the curves, hills, and some of the unavoidable potholes of the real estate market are what I love and do best, so feel free to contact me for any inquiries you may have.
Top 10 Predictions for 2022
by Matthew Gardner
This video shows Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner’s Top 10 Predictions for 2022. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market.
1. Prices will continue to rise
There are some who believe that U.S. home prices will drop in the coming year given last year’s extremely rapid pace of growth, but I disagree. I don’t expect prices to fall; however, the pace of appreciation will slow significantly, rising by around 6% in 2022 as compared to 16% in 2021 (nationally). As such, agents need to be prepared to explain this new reality to their clients who have become very accustomed to prices spiraling upward. Those days are likely behind us—and it’s not a bad thing!
2. Spring will be busier than expected
The work-from-home paradigm is here to stay for the foreseeable future, and this could lead to increased buyer demand. Many companies have postponed announcing their long-term work-from-home policies due to the shifting COVID-19 variants, but I believe they will soon off er more clarity to their employees. Once this happens, it will likely lead to a new pool of home buyers who want to move to more affordable markets that are further away from their workplaces. I also expect to see more buyers who are driven by the need for a home that is better equipped for long-term remote working.
3. The rise of the suburbs
For a large number of people whose employers will allow them to work from home on an ongoing basis, remote working will not be an all-or-nothing proposition. It will be a blend of working from home and the office. I believe this will lead some buyers to look for homes in areas that are relatively proximate to their office, such as the suburbs or other ex-urban markets, but away from high-density neighborhoods.
4. New construction jumps
I anticipate the cost of building homes to come down a bit this year as inflation finally starts to taper, and this should provide additional stimulus for homebuilders to start construction of more units. Material costs spiked in 2021 with lumber prices alone adding about $36,000 to the price of a new home. This year, I’m hopeful that the supply chain bottlenecks will be fixed, which should cause prices to moderate and result in a drop in building material costs.
5. Zoning issues will be addressed
I’m optimistic that discussions around zoning policies will continue to pick up steam this year. This is because many U.S. legislators now understand that one of the main ways to deal with housing affordability is to increase the supply of land for residential construction. Despite concerns that increased density will lower home values, I believe existing homeowners will actually see their homes rise in value faster because of these policies.
6. Climate change will impact where buyers live
Now that natural disasters are increasing in frequency and climate risk data is starting to become more readily available, get ready for home buyers to require information from their agents about these risks and their associated costs. Specifically, buyers will want to know about an area’s flood and fire risks and how they might impact their insurance costs and/or their mortgage rate.
7. Urban markets will bounce back
While increased working from home can, and will, raise housing demand in areas farther away from city centers, it may not necessarily mean less demand for living in cities. In fact, some urban neighborhoods that were once only convenient to a subset of commuters may now be considered highly desirable and accessible to a larger set of potential home buyers. At the same time, this could be a problem for some distressed urban neighborhoods where proximity to employment centers may have been their best asset.
8. A resurgence in foreign investors
Once remote working policies are clearer, we should see increased demand by first-time buyers who currently rent. In 2022, 4.8 million millennials will turn 30, which is the median age of first-time buyers in the U.S. An additional 9.4 million will turn 28 or 29 in the coming year. I believe this group is likely to contemplate buying sooner than expected if they can continue working from home in some capacity. Doing so would allow them to buy in outlying markets where homes are more affordable.
9. First-time buyers will be an even bigger factor in 2022
Foreign buyers have been sitting on the sidelines since the pandemic began, but they started to look again when the travel ban was lifted in November 2021. Recently, the rise of the Omicron variant has halted their buying activity, but if our borders remain open, I fully expect foreign buyer demand to rise significantly in 2022. Keep in mind, foreign buyers were still buying homes sight unseen even when they were unable to enter the country, and this will likely still be the case if borders are closed again.
10. Forbearance will come to an end
Forbearance was a well-thought-out program to keep people in their homes during the height of the pandemic. Some predicted this would lead to a wave of foreclosures that would hurt the housing market, but this has not been the case. In fact, there are now fewer than 900,000 U.S. homeowners in forbearance, down from its May 2020 peak of almost 4.8 million, and this number will continue to shrink. That said, there will likely be a moderate increase in foreclosure activity in 2022, but most homeowners in this situation will sell in order to meet their financial obligations rather than have their home repossessed.
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I am proud and excited to be a real estate agent and E-Pro in the Puget Sound area! Being an E-Pro means, I am up to date on how best to use technology to benefit my clients. That, along with the high level of service and ethics expected as a Realtor, means a lot to me and my ability to help all my clients.
Navigating staying knowledgeable about the curves, hills, and some of the unavoidable potholes of the real estate market are what I love and do best, so feel free to contact me for any inquiries you may have.
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Monroe, WA 98272
Worked with two great buyers
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MLS# 1850389 Offer accepted at: $650,000
So happy for these first-time homeowners and could not be more impressed with how well prepared they were. They had put themselves in a good position financially, understood the market, and were ready to adjust as needed. After not getting their first home offer accepted they realized an adjustment to expectations was needed. Because of that, they are now happy homeowners and not chasing the upward market and a potential increase in interest rates.
My Skills & Expertise
I am an E-Pro certified real estate agent and a member of both the King County Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors along with the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Being an E-Pro means I am up to date on how best to use technology to benefit my clients. That, along with the high level of service and ethics expected as a Realtor, means a lot to me and my ability to help all my clients.
As a real estate agent, I can help you with your home buying and selling needs, and also provide you with the exceptional real estate services and resources that Windermere Real Estate is known for.
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17410 87th Ave SE Unit #17,
Snohomish, WA 98296
Offered at $159,950
Clearview East Residential
MLS# 1832777
Imagine relaxing out back surrounded by trees enjoying the quiet yet close enough for easy commuting and shopping. Clearview East #17 is located on a dead-end street, and this is the best site in the park. Covered carport for 1 and room for another vehicle to park. Inside is all freshly painted with a wonderful open vaulted floor plan. Kitchen workspace with island to sit at and large pantry. Huge great room pellet stove for heating if you choose during those winter months. The primary bedroom is roomy enough for a king bed and offers an office nook or extra sitting area and a private bath. Located on the opposite end of the home are 2 guest bedrooms with a guest bath. For added storage & place for those garden tools is a huge shed.
3 Bedrooms
1.75 Bathrooms
1,248 SQFT
Entryway
This entrance opens to a spacious family room just and this wonderful open vaulted floorplan. With the dining room flowing into the kitchen and its breakfast bar island counter.
Spacious Sitting Room / Flex Space
This sitting room is perfectly tucked away from the primary bedroom. Making it wonderfully versatile, as it could be a sitting room, office, or a nursery to keep the little one close by.
Kitchen
Looking out across the open floor plan. Beyond the kitchen is the entry from the carport and utility room. Guest bedrooms are to the left of the photo.
Huge Storage Shed
Great for all those garden tools or just extra storage space.
Primary Bedroom
Large primary bedroom with enough room for a king bed with a private bath and sitting room just off the room.
Lots of Room to Run
Lots of space to rest and relax in this private backyard covered by trees on all sides.
My Skills & Expertise
I am an E-Pro certified real estate agent and a member of both the King County Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors along with the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Being an E-Pro means I am up to date on how best to use technology to benefit my clients. That, along with the high level of service and ethics expected as a Realtor, means a lot to me and my ability to help all my clients.
As a real estate agent, I can help you with your home buying and selling needs, and also provide you with the exceptional real estate services and resources that Windermere Real Estate is known for.
Let me know if you like my work and would like me to be Your Personal REALTOR
1621 95th Ave NE
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Offered at $515,000
Long Bay Residential
MLS# 1825775
Grab your paddleboard and head down to your private community beach/dock on Lake Stevens. This wonderfully cared-for home in the Long Bay community is all ready for its next owner. Relax out back on the new composite deck entertaining friends in the fully fenced yard or take it inside to the light-filled main floor. Wonderful flow from outdoor space into the dining area and kitchen with breakfast bar at the peninsula. The primary bedroom has a huge walk-in closet and a private full bath with a skylight. You are all set w/ newer roof, furnace, and water heater. Park your boat or RV in the gated community storage area. Located with easy access to shopping, lakeside parks, and commuting options. Come enjoy all that Lake Stevens offers.
3 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
1,406 SQFT
Dock
Walking distance from the house is a neighborhood gated recreation area with a gazebo and barbeque with a dock for swimming these last few days of summer away.
Kitchen
Looking at the kitchen with spacious peninsula and breakfast bar seating. Hallway down to 2 car garage, laundry room, bathroom, and a broom closet.
Entryway
The living room on the left is just off the entrance, with the bright, brightly lit dining room down the room. With the stairs just to the right, entering the home gives you a cozy feeling.
Dining Room
Wonderful flow from outdoor space into the dining area and kitchen with breakfast bar. Great for entertaining.
Walk Down to Lake Stevens
Down the cul-de-sac is a short trail to secluded neighborhood residents' only recreation—a great area to launch kayaks and paddleboards.
RV and Boat Lot
Park your boat or RV in the gated community storage area.
My Skills & Expertise
I am an E-Pro certified real estate agent and a member of both the King County Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors along with the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Being an E-Pro means I am up to date on how best to use technology to benefit my clients. That, along with the high level of service and ethics expected as a Realtor, means a lot to me and my ability to help all my clients.
As a real estate agent, I can help you with your home buying and selling needs, and also provide you with the exceptional real estate services and resources that Windermere Real Estate is known for.
Let me know if you like my work and would like me to be Your Personal REALTOR
13627 76th AVE
Stanwood, WA 98292
Offered at $599,950
Madison Estates Residential
MLS# 1821510
Tucked back at the end of a quiet little community is your place to call home. Imagine having enough space inside w rooms for all you need including a main floor office. Beautiful updates including full ceiling height tile fireplace w/ reclaimed wood mantel, gorgeous kitchen w/ slab granite counters, high-end appliances, and heated tile floors extending into a cozy family room. Upstairs offers a spacious primary bedroom w/ private 5pc bath & walk-in closet. Outside is the ultimate northwest space surrounded by trees, yet still, lots of sunshine to enjoy on the nearly 1200sf concrete patio w/ stamped border & covered gazebo. It's the ultimate outdoor space w/ gas bbq stub for added convenience. Launch a boat at Kayak Pt County Park close by.
4 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
2024 SQFT
Great Room
Just off the foyer, the great room has a gorgeous floor-to-ceiling fireplace and reclaimed wood mantle great for cozy afternoons spent in.
Primary Bath
Primary bath complete with a full 5 piece bath and views into the back yard.
Kitchen
In the kitchen we have all newer appliances and radiant heated tile throughout and into the family room that opens to the patio entrance.
Main Listings Lot
The highlighted area is this listings boundary; however, the vacant land to the right is also being marketed separately as it is a separate tax parcel, reach out to your agent for more info.
Family Room
Looking into the family room off the kitchen, you can feel the warmth of the heated tile. With entrance to the back patio and gazebo.
Back Yard and Patio
Great news, the gazebo stays! Enjoy tranquil afternoons spent on a gorgeous patio with family. Once the sun sets - walk out to the fireplace to make everlasting memories.
My Skills & Expertise
I am an E-Pro certified real estate agent and a member of both the King County Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors along with the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Being an E-Pro means I am up to date on how best to use technology to benefit my clients. That, along with the high level of service and ethics expected as a Realtor, means a lot to me and my ability to help all my clients.
As a real estate agent, I can help you with your home buying and selling needs, and also provide you with the exceptional real estate services and resources that Windermere Real Estate is known for.
Let me know if you like my work and would like me to be Your Personal REALTOR
13627 76th AVE
Stanwood, WA 98292
Offered at $749,950
Madison Estates Residential
MLS# 1821696
Bring your RV, boat & swimsuit and enjoy watching the eagles soar in this gem of a home tucked back at the end of a quiet little community. Imagine having all the space you need including a home office on the main level, perfect for today’s telecommuters. Beautiful updates and accents throughout including full ceiling height tile fireplace with custom reclaimed wood mantel, gorgeous kitchen w/ slab granite counters, high-end appliances, and heated tile floors extending all the way into the cozy family room.
Upstairs offers a spacious primary bedroom w/ private 5 piece bath and walk-in closet. Fire up the BBQ and get ready to enjoy family time in this ultimate northwest scene with a spacious yard surrounded by trees, yet still, plenty of sunshine to relax on the nearly 1200sf concrete patio with stamped border & covered gazebo. You’ll enjoy a tranquil, peaceful space in a quiet setting while still close to I-5 and minutes to all conveniences, Tulalip Resort, Costco, Cabela’s, and many restaurants. Launch your boat or kayak at Kayak Pt. County Park, only a couple miles down the road. Don’t miss this beautiful home!
4 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
2024 SQFT
Great Room
Just off the foyer, the great room has a gorgeous floor-to-ceiling fireplace and reclaimed wood mantle great for cozy afternoons.
Primary Bath
Upstairs you see the primary bath complete with a full 5 piece bath and views into the back yard.
Kitchen
In the kitchen you have all newer appliances and radiant heated tile throughout and into the family room that opens to the patio entrance.
Two Lots for One
With both lots, you have private RV parking, plenty of space, and a fire pit for the evenings spent outside. This lot also has great investment potential as a buildable lot.
Family Room
Looking into the family room off the kitchen, you can feel the warmth of the heated tile. With entrance to the back patio and gazebo.
Back Yard and Patio
Great news, the gazebo stays! Enjoy tranquil afternoons spent on a gorgeous patio with family. Once the sun sets - you can walk out to the fireplace to make everlasting memories.
My Skills & Expertise
I am an E-Pro certified real estate agent and a member of both the King County Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors along with the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Being an E-Pro means I am up to date on how best to use technology to benefit my clients. That, along with the high level of service and ethics expected as a Realtor, means a lot to me and my ability to help all my clients.
As a real estate agent, I can help you with your home buying and selling needs, and also provide you with the exceptional real estate services and resources that Windermere Real Estate is known for.
Let me know if you like my work and would like me to be Your Personal REALTOR
15486 ESTHER AVE SE,
MONROE, WA 98272
Offered at$424,950
Magnuson Place II Townhome
All new interior & exterior paint and carpet. Easy living floor plan with space at the entry before coming into the great room style main level. There is plenty of room for a table in the eating nook that opens to the kitchen w/ new faucet. All appliances stay, including washer, dryer and an extra fridge in the garage. Spacious bedrooms upstairs, including the primary bedroom with walk-in closet & private 3/4 bath. Close to a vast park area with play structures or to walk the dog and easy access to freeways and shopping.
3 Bedrooms
2.25 Bathrooms
1,028 SQFT
Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom with walk-in closet to left, middle door looking into the private bath, and back out to hallway through the door on the right.
Primary Bath
Looking from private 3/4 bath into primary bedroom w/walk-in closet.
Family Room
Looking from the living room back into kitchen & eating nook on left and front entry and stairwell to the upper floor straight ahead
Backyard
Large backyard partially fenced
Park Nearby
Four houses down, a great area for kids to play with or dogs to walk.
My Skills & Expertise
I am an E-Pro certified real estate agent and a member of both the King County Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors along with the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Being an E-Pro means I am up to date on how best to use technology to benefit my clients. That, along with the high level of service and ethics expected as a Realtor, means a lot to me and my ability to help all my clients.
As a real estate agent, I can help you with your home buying and selling needs, and also provide you with the exceptional real estate services and resources that Windermere Real Estate is known for.
Let me know if you like my work and would like me to be Your Personal REALTOR
Just listed today for only $250,000 is this great 2 bed / 2 bath condo in south Everett. Located in the Woodlands condo community and backing to a greenbelt this unit is very private. First open house is Sunday, 1-11-20 from 1-4. Let me know what you think.
There are some great insights by Matthew Gardner, Chief Economist, Windermere Real Estate in is most resent. The Gardner Report It is looking like it will continue to be a sellers market for 2018. The question is, just how much of a shift towards a balanced market will it take by years end? It sounds like it could start that shift.
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