What’s on the horizon for 2012? From a piece on KPLU about the expected improvement in the Puget Sound economy.

Dick Conway, an economic forecaster. had spoken at the 40th Anniversary Economic Forecast Conference in Seattle.

Here are five reasons Conway thinks the future is bright:

1. Boeing is showing strong employment, with the 737 MAX  and the 787 being built here, the labor peace pact, and strong bonuses.  Overall, it is a very nice scenario for the Puget Sound Economy.
2. Job growth in the region is generally outpacing the nation. The strength of both Boeing and Microsoft causes a “multiplier effect,” bringing more jobs with them.
3. Retail sales numbers have been a pleasant surprise.  Conway predicts a 5.9 percent increase in 2012 and a bit more than 3 percent growth in 2013.
4. Foreign exports are leading the recovery and Washington state is the nation’s top exporter, thanks again to Boeing. (Microsoft is also a factor here.)
5. The Puget Sound is home to many strong local companies.

Matthew Gardner had a fairly optimistic view for 2012 real estate in the Seattle area:

When combined with improving economic conditions, I would not be surprised to see several markets exhibit modest price growth in 2012. That said and, as we all know, real estate is all about location; therefore I do not expect that price recovery will be equal across all markets.

He tempers this line of thinking with the two elephants in the room:  the expected supply of distressed sales that will hit the market and the difficulty of obtaining financing:

If this is actually the case, then why aren’t prices higher? Well, there are still a number of anchors that are holding us back. The first of which is the shadow inventory in the shape of distressed homes. Many foreclosures have been trading at below market value and, in some cases, below replacement cost. This naturally holds down values.

Secondly, and equally as important, are the continued issues with obtaining financing for the purchase of a new home. It remains remarkably difficult to get a mortgage, which has led to an unusually high percentage of proposed purchases falling through.

With the new year and promising economic news, we expect Seattle-eastside real estate to be the strongest since 2007.  Home sales should be steady even as inventory rises into the summer.  Prices, of course, may stay about where they are for now.  The key to pricing will be the supply of homes on the market.  The more homes, the more competition for buyers and the more flexible sellers will need to be about pricing.  With fewer homes on the market and steady demand, prices should stabilize.  If prices do go up, most likely it will be in the areas that are close-in, areas which are considered desirable locations.  Expect distressed sales to temper the pricing this year.  The number of homes for sale and pricing will vary from neighborhood to neighborhood.  The eastside is filled with real estate micro-markets and they don’t perform in the same way.

If there are any price increases, they will be minimal, but if there are increases, we will be shouting this from the rooftops!  Because we watch market trends so carefully, our sellers will be among the first to know about any price increases. You will, however, hear us shouting that 2012 is expected to be our best market in the last 4 years.

Our predictions:

• Prices should not drop further.
• Some homes will be the “hot” ones because of price and condition.  These homes will sell quickly and some will have multiple offers.
• Other homes and neighborhoods will move more slowly because of price and location.
• Local companies, such as Amazon and Microsoft, will continue to move people to the area.
• The supply of homes for sale will increase as the year heads to spring and summer, however, there are some homeowners who will choose to hold for a number of years.  The supply should not increase as dramatically as it has in the last few years.
• Distressed sales will continue to  be a significant part of the supply and will continue to affect pricing statistics.  However, pricing will be stronger for those homes that aren’t distressed sales.
• There will be a more balanced market between buyers and sellers.
• The wide range of activity indicates a normal, active real estate market on Seattle’s eastside.

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9503 226th Place NE
Redmond, WA 98053
Price: $530,000
Listing # 296936

Indulgent elegance, comfort, style, and grace all wrapped up on one beautiful Craftsman style Redmond home. It’s time for you to own a home that showcases your taste and reflects your accomplishments. This home is sure to please and impress. Quality construction and pride of craftsmanship is seen throughout the home; the builder did not “spare the horses” on this one. The engineered hardwood floors throughout is a case in point. No carpet in this home to collect dust and grit. Fresh designer interior paint, plus new exterior paint as well (2010.) Custom 2 inch blinds are included on all windows throughout this Craftsman style Redmond home.

Craftsman Style Redmond Home Built for Comfort

All four bedrooms in this house are generously proportioned, and a bonus room upstairs makes daily living easy. A family room with a handsome, toasty fireplace is perfect for those chilly Northwest nights. Note the spacious dining room and an eat-in kitchen make this Craftsman style Redmond home ideal for entertaining, as well as day-to-day family living. The kitchen boasts new stainless steel appliances (2011.) Granite in kitchen and bath make this place feel like home. Don’t forget to check out the walk-in pantry. The patio is also equipped with a gas BBQ, so you will almost certainly be doing some of your cooking and entertaining.

There is plenty of room for storing your treasures; three car garage contains extra custom storage space for all of your tools and toys. This is indeed a “trophy” Redmond real estate listing.

Property Feature Summary

• Bedrooms: 4 large bedrooms, plus loft bonus room
• Bathrooms: 2.5, including bath off master
• Three car garage with loads of custom storage
• Built in 2002
• Two story Craftsman style Redmond home
• Bonus room on upper level
• Main floor family room
• Eat-in kitchen
• Dining room
• Great level on corner on dead end street
• Patio
• Sprinkler system
• High speed internet
• Built green: Energy Star rating
• Double pane/storm windows
• Real estate taxes: $5369 (2011)
• Electric plus high efficiency forced air natural gas furnace
• Security system
• Appliances included with sale: dishwasher, dryer, washer, refrigerator, range/oven, garbage disposal.
• Rosa Parks Elementary School
• Evergreen Jr. High School
• Redmond Senior High School

Don’t drag your feet on this gorgeous Craftsman style Redmond home. Call to see it before someone else does. Ask to see the Craftsman style Redmond home for sale on 9503 NE 226th Place.

This one is too good to last. Are you ready to see it? It’s hard to argue with quality, style, amenities, a blue ribbon  Lake Washington school district, location, and value. Find your checkbook and call today.

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4910 206th Ave NE
Woodinville, WA
$575,000

Understated elegance comes to mind when thinking about this sleek and sophisticated Woodinville, WA home nestled in nearly an acre of lush lawn.  The landscape was lovingly created and meticulously cared for and provides a restful, park-like setting.  This showplace Woodinville, WA home was painstakingly designed, and it is simply stating the obvious if we say that the builder did not “spare the horses!”  Craftsmanship and attention to detail are on display in every nook of the house.  Head-turning design inside-and-out, including the expansive living spaces all masterfully executed. The wrap-around Trex front porch and and custom front door might be some of your first clues that this one is special.  Usually, if homes are drop-dead gorgeous on the outside, they are drop-dead gorgeous on the inside, and this outstanding Woodinville, WA home is a case in point!

Pinch Yourself… You Might Be Dreaming!

If you are dreaming, you might as well dream big and live out your best dreams in this masterfully remodeled 2,688 square ft Woodinville, WA home that has been thoughtfully appointed with every gracious amenity and well equipped for easy family living.  Featuring four bedrooms and three and one-half baths makes this one perfect for your household thanks to a practical floor plan.  The main floor den/office overlooks the front porch and and can be used as the fourth bedroom with full bath close by.  The spacious vaulted great room boasts wood-encased Loewen Low E windows that bring in plenty of natural light but keep energy costs down.  Note the handsome built-in bookshelves and the warm red maple floors that run through the entire main floor of this Woodinville, WA home.

Kitchen of the Future… Your Future!

If you are not a gourmet cook right now, you certainly will be once you start cooking with a state-of-the-art Dacor five burner range with Zephr hood and Dacor oven.  Your work in the kitchen will just get easier now that you own a house that puts those in Home and Garden to shame.  Note the slow-closing drawers and the custom slide-out drawers for pots and pans, a corner “Lazy Susan” cabinet and your very own walk-in pantry with racks, just like the chefs on those cooking shows enjoy.  For your convenience, there is a Little Franke purified water spout at the sink with instant cold or boiling water.

Your Woodinville, WA Home and Your New Life of Comfort

When the guests come over to visit, you will have all you can do to keep from bringing them all upstairs to admire your lavish master bedroom graced with vaulted ceiling and served by an updated master bath with tile floor, shower/bath surround, double-bowl vanity, sunny skylights, and a roomy walk-in closet.  This Woodinville, WA home offers plenty of room for your family; two generously proportioned bedrooms and a hall bath complete the upstairs.   Other quality indicators include stamped concrete walks, patio, and a newly refinished back deck that faces south and  is dripping with sunshine.

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Feature Summary

• Four bedrooms, including one that can double as an office on main floor with adjacent bath
• Three and one-half baths
• Triple garage with nearly unlimited storage
• Huge 0.97 acre lot
• Approximately 2668 square feet of comfortable living space
• Totally remodeled and better than new!
• Red maple hardwood floors make this one a must see!
• Loewen wood wrapped windows
• Miele & De cor appliances
• Wired for generator
• Award-winning Northshore school district noted for academic excellence and smart kids like yours
• Children’s play area with wood chips that don’t splinter

Your Good Taste and Wallet Agree

Your wallet, your good taste, and even your good common sense all agree; you should have this Woodinville, WA home! Go see all of the other Woodinville, WA homes because you will end up back here anyway.  Call your Woodinville real estate agent today to see this home before someone else does.  Remember… the nicest ones always sell first!  Dreams don’t just come true by themselves; you need to make them come true by acting decisively.

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12811 NE 200th Place
Bothell, WA 98011
$375,000

SOLD

Here is a marvelously upgraded Bothell home in Morningside neighborhood makes a big impression on you when you walk through the dramatic two story entry and vaulted living and dining rooms that were thoughtfully appointed with tall windows. The kitchen of this beautiful Bothell home in Morningside has it all; check out the crown molding, stainless steel appliances, and recently upgraded slab granite countertops that were upgraded in 2006, and is perfect for entertaining, thanks to a sunny and cheerful breakfast nook, a spacious center island for serious cooking, formal dining, and a roomy newer deck and patio in back. On those chilly Northwest evenings, your guests will enjoy relaxing by the fireplace in the family room.

Bothell Home in Morningside for Easy Family Living

There will be plenty of room inside and out of this Bothell home for those little buckaroos of yours to roam in a peaceful, lush setting. All four bedrooms of this Bothell home are generously proportioned and feature roomy closets for lots of clothes and toys. This Bothel, WA real estate listing is truly a must-see!

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Feature Summary

• 4 bedrooms
• 2.5 baths, including remodeled bath off of master bedroom with newer granite countertops, separate rooms for tub and toilet. remodeled second bath, and remodeled powder room.
• Attached double garage
• Approximately 2030 finished square feet
• Fireplace
• Cable TV
• Deck
• Fenced yard
• Ideal location close to Hwy 520/I405
• Granite c-tops
• Stainless steel kitchen appliances
• Remodeled kitchen
• Numerous upgrades in bath and kitchen
• Quality built by Connor in 1988
• Tile and wood floors
• New roof in 2008
• Wood burning fireplace in family room
• Award-winning Northshore school district
• Poured concrete foundation
• Vaulted ceilings
• Patio and deck
• Ideal cul-de-sac location in Morningside neighborhood in Bothell, Washington
• Appliances included at list price: refrigerator, range/oven, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal

Contact your Bothell real estate expert today for a private showing of this very nice property. Ask to see:

12811 NE 200th Place
Bothell, WA

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Most experts would advise that the best way to increase your odds of a successful sale is to price your home at fair market value. But, as logical as this advice sounds, for many sellers it is still tempting to tack a few percentage points onto the price to “leave room to negotiate”. To avoid this temptation, let’s take a look at the seven deadly sins of overpricing:

1. Appraisal Problems

Even if you do find a buyer willing to pay an inflated price, the fact is over 90% of buyers use some kind of financing to pay for their home purchase. If your home won’t appraise for the purchase price the sale will likely fail.

2. No Showings

Today’s sophisticated home buyers are well educated about the real estate market. If your home is overpriced they won’t bother looking at it, let alone make you an offer.
3. Branding Problems

When a new listing hits the market, every agent quickly checks the property out to see if it’s a good fit for their clients. If your home is branded as “overpriced”, reigniting interest may take drastic measures.

4. Selling the Competition

Overpricing helps your competition. How? You make their lower prices seem like bargains. Nothing is worse thanwatching your neighbors put up a sold sign.

5. Stagnation

The longer your home sits on the market, the more likely it is to become stigmatized or stale. Have you ever seen a property that seems to be perpetually for sale? Do you ever wonder – What’s wrong with that house?

6. Tougher Negotiations

Buyers who do view your home may negotiate harder because the home has been on the market for a longer period of time and because it is overpriced compared to the competition.

7. Lost Opportunities

You will lose a percentage of buyers who are outside of your price point. These are buyers who are looking in the price range that the home will eventually sell for but don’t see the home because the price is above their pre-set budget. Most buyers look at 10-15 homes before making a buying decision. Because of this, setting a competitive price relative to the competition is an essential component to a successful marketing strategy.

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Offered at $1,200,000

Custom Craftsman Style Home in Lake of the Woods

This grand craftsman style estate has a storybook cottage look and feel with its brick and slate exterior.  Located in Woodinville’s prestigious Lake of the Woods neighborhood where a sense of community and family values are a way of life.  You will have plenty of room in this perfect  4,710 sf family home featuring 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms plus 2 additional half baths.  As you enter through the two story foyer, on the left is the formal living room in which you will be drawn to the beautiful brick fireplace and rich mantle.  Abundant windows and French doors will bring in the light. The updated powder room is conveniently located near the front door.  You will be impressed with the large formal dining room that can easily seat a table of ten.  The craftsman style interior and vaulted ceilings portray clean lines and open spaces.  On the main floor is a large 5th bedroom suite with a full bath and separate entry leading to the lush backyard.  This is currently being used as an office.   The remodeled kitchen featuring beautiful granite counter tops, new cabinets with under cabinet lighting and a center Island with eating bar is the heart of the home.  The professional appliance package includes an 8 burner Viking stainless steel range, Sub Zero refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher to delight your inner Chef. The Island is a welcome feature as it doubles as a serving buffet for informal entertaining.  You will also enjoy the durable and stylish slate floor tiling.  Cozy up in the open family room around the floor to ceiling river rock fireplace and built in bookshelves.  The breakfast area leads to the large entertainment style deck.  The private backyard and deck can be accessed through three separate entrances.  Envision the wonderful moments with family and friends.

Upstairs the beautiful King sized Master bedroom suite has a sitting area to sip your  favorite beverage in the morning or relax and unwind at end of day.  The updated Master bath boasts marble vanity with double sinks and Jacuzzi tub.  You will love the large steam shower with Italian tile work and seating. And let’s not forget about the walk in closet!  There is a second large bedroom with adjoining full bath at the far end of the home.  Bedrooms 3 and 4 are fresh and inviting with ample room near an updated hall bathroom featuring a granite vanity and 2 sinks.  The over sized bonus room with separate laundry room as well as a state of the art home theater with stadium seating and 7 channel sound/projector will be a welcome retreat.  It had been used as large ‘teen suite’ set up from wall to wall with pinball/arcade games and a pool table/air hockey station. Imagine the possibilities!

This beautiful quality Estate is nestled on almost one whole acre against the Colin Creek greenbelt for ultimate privacy.  There is a new 50 year tile roof as well as a 5 car garage boasting a 300 sf full height third floor storage.  You will enjoy coming home from your busy day which is surprisingly only 15 to 20 minutes to Redmond/Microsoft/520 & 405 access.  Award winning Lake Washington School District!

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Home Features

• 4710 sf with 500 sf additional space on third level for storage or a future room.
• Custom built in 1993
• Street of Dreams quality
• 50 year concrete shake roof
• 5 bedrooms.
• 2 of the 5 bedrooms are en-suite with their own full baths
• 2 half baths.
• 5 car garage, fourth bay is a tandem with rear roll-up door.
• .92 acres backs up to protected area.
• Chefs kitchen with Viking, SubZero and Bosch stainless steel appliances
• Custom granite counters and cherry cabinets
• Great room
• Slate and hardwood floors on lower level
• 5^th bedroom or office on main floor has adjoining full bath and entrance from back yard
• Large bonus room
• Media room with theater seating, 7 channel surround sound and wet bar
• Upstairs en-suite bedroom with full bath and large walk in closet.
• Media, bonus and en-suite bedroom are Air Conditioned
• Second Floor Laundry
• 500sf additional storage or future room above bonus room
• Security System
• Central vacuum system
• Automatic yard sprinklers

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Welcome to the prestigious luxury neighborhood of Aspenwood in Woodinville, WA featuring Estate homes on large lots. The natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest envelops you through every pore of this lovely 5658 sq ft 4 bedroom 4.25 bathroom home on a sprawling 1.9 acres. The main level offers exquisite and gracious formal areas, a rich wood paneled customized den/library, Chef’s delight slab granite kitchen, huge nook overlooking the ideal entertainment deck, and a warm and inviting family room. A huge laundry and guest bath completes the perfect downstairs. Dual staircases lead to the grand upstairs bedrooms, exercise room, and theatre. Fresh paint and carpet compliment the elegant and most livable interior spaces. The formal living room is exquisite with coffered ceilings, stunning white millwork, a gas fireplace and white millwork mantel, new carpeting and large windows that flood the room with sunlight. Imagine entertaining family and friends in this luxurious massive dining room graced by glistening hardwood floors, white millwork, and plenty of room for the most gorgeous estate furnishings.

The most handsome executive den/library has its own private balcony to view the lush private grounds! Custom built-ins flank the fireplace in this comfortable rich family room. Walls of windows take in the expansive private backyard…watch the deer…play tennis or a game of basketball! The Romantic Owner’s suite boasts a corner gas fireplace, sitting area, and 5 star resort style spa bath! Upstairs find four large bedrooms, a separate exercise room plus a huge theater room! Downstairs, the daylight basement is an apartment of its own complete with a gas fireplace living area, game room, 2nd kitchen, extra bedroom area, pool table room, full bath, and tons of storage…potential wine cellar.

The basement apartment is daylight and exits to the incredible grounds! What a perfect place for an MIL, guest quarters, or fun family entertainment area… imagine the possibilities! One of the prettiest backyard resorts you will ever see…expansive lawns, garden planting areas, an orchard where deer regularly come for a sunset rest, gorgeous mature landscaping just coming alive with color, and even room for a game of tennis in the early evening hours with its commercial lighting. Soak in the hot tub after the match on the incredible entertainment deck and take in the views…or watch the deer relaxing in the orchard beyond. Tucked away at one corner of the shy acre grounds is this fabulous professional grade tennis court complete with commercial grade lighting. Located on a beautiful cul-de-sac of custom estates and in the award winning Northshore school district.

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23220 NE 141st Pl
Woodinville, WA
$575,000

SOLD

MLS#248901

Claustrophobia?

Here’s the cure; get plenty of room for everything you have ever collected plus kids and dozens of cousins in this spacious and gracious former model home in Woodinville, Washington. Space abounds inside and out in this 3000 square-foot beauty that claims about .64 acres of one of the most coveted Woodinville, WA neighborhoods. It’s all here for you, including the perfect location in Fallbrooke, Lake of the Woods East, close to the Kathryn Taylor Equestrian Park, Redmond Watershed Park and the Trilogy Golf Course.

Castle on a Budget

Discover the magic of fine design and expansive living areas all executed masterfully. Live your dream and dream big in this beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home in Woodinville that features a den/office (or a fourth bedroom) and oversized bonus room, all nestled lovingly into the landscape of .64 acres of manicured grounds.

Former “Plus-Size” Model is Drop-Dead Gorgeous!

This former model home in Woodinville, WA has been exquisitely updated with a total kitchen remodel with slab granite and custom cabinets, stone tile backsplash, Sub-Zero fridge, warming drawer, stainless appliances, under cabinet lighting, commercial gas range and two drawer dishwasher and a center island with eating bar, to name only a few of the upgrades that you will discover in the kitchen.  The entire main floor has gleaming new maple hardwood throughout, a stunning-two story foyer for entry excitement, is adorned with crown molding and is thoughtfully decorated with subtle elegant neutral designer paint throughout.  Pride of ownership defines every space in this outstanding home in Woodinville.

Light and Bright

The living space is open, airy and inviting.  Find your oasis in this large master bedroom with a sumptuous master bath suite boasting radiant heated travertine tile floors and a coveted master closet with custom built-ins.  The other 2 bedrooms are fresh and inviting with ample room.  The upstairs hall bathroom has a double sink vanity, designer faucets and lighting fixture and designer paint.  The bonus room is oversized with lots of windows.  Entertain to your hearts content in this beautiful and open concept designed home.  You will enjoy the Trex deck as well as the back yard hideaways on the beautifully landscaped back yard boasting brilliantly colored fruit and annual gardens that you will treasure for years to come.

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If you have been looking to find the most home for your money, your quest ends here. Check out the feature summary for this fine former model home in Woodinville, Washington:

• 3000 sf, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, den/office or 4th BR
• 3 car 1000 sf oversized garage
• Auto transfer standby generator
• .64 acres of landscaped yard, gardens, and trees!
• Automatic sprinklers
• Custom kitchen remodel
• Lower level remodel for open plan
• Solid maple hardwood floors
• Bosch tankless water heater
• Trex deck
• Home wired for sound
• Custom landscaping
• Master bath w/radiant heated floor
• Security system
• Wired for invisible fence
• Award-winning Riverview School District
• High demand neighborhood of Fallbrooke in Lake of the Woods East.

Gather your kin to view this big home offered at a low price. Call us for a private tour of this outstanding former model home in Woodinville, WA.

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15339 NE 106th Ct.
Redmond, WA
$1,850,000

If the REALTOR® mantra is “Location! Location! Location!,” then find your Redmond, WA real estate agent and start chanting along while visualizing a magnificent new luxury Redmond WA home that is just minutes from Microsoft, and is situated on an ideal spot that affords a sweeping panorama of gorgeous sunsets and breathtaking views of the Sammamish River Valley, Sammamish River Trail, and Willows Run Golf Course! Your quest for the ultimate in luxury estates ends right here. You do not need to be any sort of “guru” to realize that the beautiful and convenient location of this luxury Redmond WA home will generate a permanent demand by home buyers who are looking for fine living and an active lifestyle.

Villa Toscana!

This beautiful luxury Redmond WA home displays pride of craftsmanship throughout. Soaring ceilings and classic crown molding complement the rich character of the Arts and Crafts style architecture. A gourmet kitchen and welcoming family room that opens to a covered outdoor deck and built in fireplace make this an ideal spot for hosting parties and holiday family get-togethers.

Feature Summary for this Outstanding Luxury Redmond WA Home

• New construction
• Built in 2008
• Four bedrooms. Lower level has room for 5th bedroom and media room!
• Three and one-half baths, including brilliantly appointed master bath
• Three car garage that is large enough to even accommodate a Suburban with a roof carrier!
• Approximately 4858 square feet
• Well-equipped gourmet kitchen with GE Monogram and Decor appliances
• Stunning views of Sammamish Valley
• Security system
• Two-zone heating
• Extra large walk in closets with custom built-ins
• Butler’s pantry with wine cooler and wet bar
• Configured for two floor elevator (Sterling Destiny)
• Award-winning Lake Washington schools

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14208 NE 86th Pl
Redmond, WA
SOLD

Tucked away in the quaint neighborhood, this five bedroom Willows Ridge home in Redmond near Microsoft, Kirkland, and downtown Redmond boasts a beautiful contemporary floor plan with a two story entry, formal living room with a fire place, dining room, as well as an open concept kitchen and family room with a 2nd fire place. This will be a welcome space to relax and recharge after your busy day.  The kitchen boasts a large granite island with a Dacor gas cooktop and maple cabinets.  The family room has an upgraded custom river rock fireplace to cozy up to with the family. The master BR in thes huge Willows Ridge home in Redmond near Microsoft is spacious and features a five-piece spa bath, with a corner soaking tub and double vanity sink, skylight  and a walk in closet.  The other 3 bedrooms are spacious with nice sized closets and a hall bath with double vanities, tile countertops and a skylight.  The fifth bedroom below has also been used as an office/den.  The spacious and private back yard in Willows Ridge has a park like feel with a newer play set nestled against the trees, and a larger neighborhood park is within walking distance.  If location is important to you then this five bedroom Willows Ridge home near Microsoft will fit your needs as you will be close to the 520, the 405, restaurants and services, as well as the Kirkland waterfront.  This gracious Northwest Washington home in Redmond will bring you warmth and comfort throughout the coming years.

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Feature summary for this mint-condition Redmond WA home for sale:

Five bedrooms (or four plus den on main level)
2.5 baths
Three car garage
Built 1998
Taxes only $5021 / year
Approximately 2329 square feet
Contemporary style
Quiet cul-de-sac location in Willows Ridge neighborhood
Lake Washington Schools
Twain Elementary School
Rose Hill Jr High School
Lake Washington High School
High-demand location conveniently located close to Microsoft

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