Restored Harborview Craftsman
A turn-of-the-century craftsman two blocks from the harbor needed a marketing plan that honored the home's character — and reached buyers who would pay for it.
- List price
- $1.395M
- Sold price
- $1.502M
- Days on market
- 8
- Offers received
- 5
Property highlights
What made this home stand out.
- 1908 craftsman, fully restored with period-correct millwork
- Two blocks to Tides Tavern and Skansie Brothers Park
- Walk-out covered porch with filtered harbor views
- Original fir floors, updated kitchen and primary suite
The challenge
What the sellers needed
The sellers had renovated meticulously over six years and worried buyers wouldn't recognize the difference between a restored craftsman and a flipped one. Three other downtown homes had recently sold below ask, and they didn't want to be number four.
The approach
How we marketed
- Custom property website with a story-driven scroll explaining each restoration choice
- Architectural twilight photography to hero the porch lanterns and millwork
- Pre-market preview to a curated buyer list before going live on the MLS
- Targeted social campaign aimed at Seattle and Bay Area relocators
- Strict offer-review timing to create a focused, multiple-offer environment
The outcome
How it closed
Eight days on market, five offers, and a final price 7.7% above list. The accepted offer waived inspection contingencies after a pre-listing inspection package the sellers commissioned at Anita's recommendation.
"Anita understood our home wasn't just a house — it was a project. She told that story better than we could have, and the buyers paid for it."
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