Seattle's Hummingbird House Listed at $2.25M

A rare opportunity to live in one of Seattle’s most coveted neighborhoods just winged its way onto the market. The Hummingbird House was recently listed for $2,250,000.

It sits along the water in Eastlake on the eastern side of Lake Union, a community of about 500 floating homes.

Custom features inside the cozy, three-bedroom home include the built-in, tansu-like storage under the stairs; banquette seating around the kitchen table; and three childrens’ bunks with a tree-trunk ladder. Measuring in at just under 1,200 square feet, the waterfront residence’s interior space is fully maximized and efficient.

“The home was designed for a family of five and has many quality built-ins that provide useful storage and a hygge feel,” says listing agent Melissa Ahlers.

One of the home’s true highlights is the seamless indoor-outdoor living experience it provides. It comes complete with a boat slip for quick and easy access to town. There are also several outdoor deck spaces—including one with potted trees, where hummingbirds nest each spring.

When the weather is welcoming in Seattle, this floating home is an ideal spot.

“The second floor has an outdoor deck that acts like an extra room to the home,” says Ahlers. “You can jump in the lake from there and have a quick rinse in the heated, outdoor shower afterward.”

Originally built in 1999, the house underwent extensive renovations in 2006 with the help of local architect, Eric Blank. Upgrades included additional storage space, which required a significant shift to the home’s main walls, accommodating more closets and a full-size bathtub.

The owners also built an extra office with sound-dampening insulation for late-night gaming sessions.

The house is on Tenas Chuck Moorage, a local historic district that aims to preserve the feel of the older floating-home docks. It’s a charming area right on the water.

“The quaint entry gazebo and colorful, individually painted mailboxes welcome residents and guests,” says Ahlers.

This particular home is located at the “wide spot” of the dock, which has made it the natural meeting point for neighborhood events, such as Easter egg-dyeing parties, caroling kayaker jaunts, jazz-quartet performances, and even lemonade stands.

Source: Larissa Runkle, Realtor.com