Seattle Suburb: Discovering Brier, Washington and why you want to own real estate in Brier!

You haven't heard of Brier?????  Brier WA is an amazing Seattle suburb to live and work.. Here are some of the reasons why Brier is hot:

Where do you commute to work?  North or South or East or West - Transit is close and it doesn't matter!

Brier, Washington is nestled in South Snohomish County just north of Seattle in a little elbow between both I-5 and I-405.  It is the very perfect commuter's paradise with at least three major Transit Park and Rides close by in  Mountlake Terrace, Canyon Park in Bothell, and at least two in Lynnwood.  A homeowner in Brier WA can easily commute to Seattle, Everett, or the Eastside like Bellevue and Kirkland. 

Where do you want to shop or eat? They are all here!

Brier, Wa is right next to major shopping at Alderwood Mall, plus many other huge shopping centers on the way. Some of the many stores include JJill, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Nordstrom, Macy's, Old Navy, Babies R US, Bed Bath & Beyond, Linen & Things, Target, Chico's, Gap & Gap Kids, Gymboree, Michael's, Marshall's, and more!  There are at least three movie theatres close by and tons of restaurants in nearby Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace - PF Changs, Sorelli's Pizza, Romio's, Chad and Vicky's Espresso, Olive Garden, etc. to name a few. 

Where do you want to play? Inside or outside? How about both? 

Brier is at the North end of Lake Washington and there is at least one boat launch nearby in Kenmore.  The Cascades are just North via Highway 2 where you can snow ski or head over to Leavenworth or further east.  Canada is right up I-5 after you pass shopping outlets and casinos on the way.  Want to go to the beach?  It is close! Fishing?  Nearby, too!  Want to head to the Islands?  Head over to nearby Edmonds and jump on a ferry to Kingston and then keep driving...It's all close by!

Or...stick around town and check out all of Brier's awesome parks and facilities.  The streets are wide and there is room to play.

If you are interested in checking out some of the current Brier, Washington real estate, please feel free to search the MLS listings on my site or send me an email - I love talking about Brier, Wa and all it has to offer!

Here is the Seattle real estate market data for townhouses in Wallingford (the 2008 real estate market in Seattle compiled by me from my search of the NWMLS information):

I searched the MLS on townhouse style only in the residential stats and did not limit it to new construction townhouses as there are always a lot of good resales out there, too. 

22 Total Wallingford Townhomes

15 Active

2 Subject to Inspection

3 Pending

2 Sold in 2008 so far!

The overall Wallingford townhouse market is very appealing. The bedroom count ranges from 2 to 3 with a bath range of 1.5 to 3.5 and square footage range of 1017 to 2176.  List prices range from $379,950 to $729,500 and sale prices range from $415,000 to $445,000 for the two that have closed.  SP/LP ranges from 99.06% to 99.22% for the two sales.  The average list price in Wallingford for a townhouse is $537,973 and average days on market is 67.

It is interesting to note that out of the 22 properties in Wallingford looked at, only 4 of the townhouses are resales and those are all four built after 2000.  The Wallingford townhouses available offer a wide array of amenities and seem to be a good option for a Seattle buyer looking at this neighborhood.  I love that there are Built Green townhouses in this neighborhood and the finish work seems to be some of the best I am seeing out there in some cases. Wallingford is one of those wonderful neighborhoods that is always going to be in high demand because it does have so much to offer!

Courtney Cooper ….For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Agent: Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County.  Seattle Real Estate and Seattle Suburbs!  Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services:   Experienced REALTOR with a background in accounting - I love my clients and work hard for them! Please call me if you are looking for a home or investment property (including short sales, preforeclosures, foreclosures, and REO properties) in Seattle (Ballard, Crown Hill, Phinney, Ravenna, Maple Leaf, Greenlake, Greenwood, Northgate, Lake City,University, Sand Point, Laurelhurst, Windermere, Fremont, Wallingford, Queen Anne, Westlake, Eastlake, Lake Union, Downtown, Madison Park), Shoreline, Edmonds, Brier, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Mill Creek, Everett, or other Seattle Suburbs!

Mountlake Terrace WA Condo or Townhouse Alternative

Thinking of buying a townhouse or condo in Mountlake Terrace, WA because you don't think you can afford a house? You might be surprised to know that for the same price or less in some cases you can own a home in Mountlake Terrace! 

Check out this Adorable Mountlake Terrace Home - a cute updated rambler with 2 bedrooms and a bath, tons of parking, and a yard bigger than 6000 square feet!  It even has room to expand if you want to add on down the road!  The roof is only a couple years old and the inside is updated and ready for move in!

Rates are down!  Looking for a home under $300,000 in the Seattle Suburbs?  Check out Mountlake Terrace!

Courtney Cooper ....For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Agent: Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County.  Seattle Real Estate and Seattle Suburbs!  Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services:   Experienced REALTOR with a background in accounting - I love my clients and work hard for them! Please call me if you are looking for a home or investment property (including short sales, preforeclosures, foreclosures, and REO properties) in Seattle (Ballard, Crown Hill, Phinney, Ravenna, Maple Leaf, Greenlake, Greenwood, Northgate, Lake City,University, Sand Point, Laurelhurst, Windermere, Fremont, Wallingford, Queen Anne, Westlake, Eastlake, Lake Union, Downtown, Madison Park), Shoreline, Edmonds, Brier, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Mill Creek, Everett, or other Seattle Suburbs!

 If you are thinking of relocating to Seattle, I am an expert at Seattle Relocation services and can help you find the perfect home while making sure it is a solid financial investment!

Seattle Real Estate: Remodeling Bargains and finds from Habitat's Surplus.....

Seattle real estate remodelers:  Habitat For Humanity in Seattle has opened up a retail outlet to sell NEW materials at a savings of 50% or more to the public!!! Home improvement just got cheaper!  Habitat opened up this outlet to sell their surplus as a a way to add funds to their program.  With the cost of land and building supplies rising, the organization is looking at alternatives ways to raise funds and help provide housing.

Included new cheap home improvement items are appliances, counters, electrical materials, lumber, cabinetry, windows, doors, roofing, flooring, plumbing, furniture, hardware, paint, lighting, wallboard, etc. - pretty much anything you would need in a remodel!

Details from the Habitat site:

Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Outlet 

Where is this Habitat Outlet?

21 South Nevada St, Seattle, WA 98134

Courtney Cooper ....For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Agent: Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County.  Seattle Real Estate and Seattle Suburbs!  Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services:   Experienced REALTOR with a background in accounting - I love my clients and work hard for them! Please call me if you are looking for a home or investment property (including short sales, preforeclosures, foreclosures, and REO properties) in Seattle (Ballard, Crown Hill, Phinney, Ravenna, Maple Leaf, Greenlake, Greenwood, Northgate, Lake City,University, Sand Point, Laurelhurst, Windermere, Fremont, Wallingford, Queen Anne, Westlake, Eastlake, Lake Union, Downtown, Madison Park), Shoreline, Edmonds, Brier, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Mill Creek, Everett, or other Seattle Suburbs!

 If you are thinking of relocating to Seattle, I am an expert at Seattle Relocation services and can help you find the perfect home while making sure it is a solid financial investment!

 Seattle is going green and I have been asking all my clients and friends to send me their best Seattle green tips!  I have gotten info from where to get rain barrels to pat waste solutions and I am looking for more! 

All across Seattle neighborhoods and suburbs, people are realizing that it pays to go green both in real estate as well as green living in Seattle.  Some of the best builders are coming up with fabulous Built Green properties and neighbors are coming together to be more ECO-friendly!

Want more info on Green Seattle topics?

Seattle Built Green Info , Seattle Green Remodeling , Seattle Going Green Guide, Going Green in the Seattle Suburbs

What are your favorite green tips for Seattle?

Courtney Cooper ....For all your Seattle Washington Real Estate Needs! Seattle Area Real Estate Agent: Broker and Realtor serving North King & South Snohomish County.  Seattle Real Estate and Seattle Suburbs!  Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services:   Experienced REALTOR with a background in accounting - I love my clients and work hard for them! Please call me if you are looking for a home or investment property (including short sales, preforeclosures, foreclosures, and REO properties) in Seattle (Ballard, Crown Hill, Phinney, Ravenna, Maple Leaf, Greenlake, Greenwood, Northgate, Lake City,University, Sand Point, Laurelhurst, Windermere, Fremont, Wallingford, Queen Anne, Westlake, Eastlake, Lake Union, Downtown, Madison Park), Shoreline, Edmonds, Brier, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Mill Creek, Everett, or other Seattle Suburbs!

 If you are thinking of relocating to Seattle, I am an expert at Seattle Relocation services and can help you find the perfect home while making sure it is a solid financial investment!