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Old 11-19-2018, 11:50 AM
 
Location: State of Transition
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Not to worry. Telecommute the classes.
OP, I say again, get a RE representative ASAP. Homes in Seattle city boundaries, with 3-5 bedrooms with 2 baths are getting rarer. The lot is often more valuable than the home because the structure can torn down and 3-5 townhouses can be put up.
There are scads of 3/2 homes all over Seattle, and it sounds like the OP is well-equipped financially to find what she wants. The main question is finding a convenient location for the OP, that checks all her boxes. Most neighborhoods aren't zoned for multi-unit buildings; that's laughable. It sounds like some people are getting freaked out about the changes taking place in parts of the city, and are panicking.
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Old 11-19-2018, 12:06 PM
 
Location: Was Midvalley Oregon; Now Eastside Seattle area
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Tis better to be looking too soon than too late.
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Old 11-19-2018, 12:13 PM
 
Location: State of Transition
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Tis better to be looking too soon than too late.
Yes, this is true. I don't know how it is in Seattle, but in the Bay Area, which is another super-heated RE market, winter is the best time to look. There's far less competition for properties at that time, and though there are also far fewer properties available (at least--in the Bay Area), one can still find something. And without the usual feeding frenzy of buyers on any given day, one can enjoy looking at properties in peace and quiet, at one's own pace. Far fewer buyers means properties are less likely to get bid up much beyond selling price, too.

The OP's waiting for her house to sell, so she can't make any sudden moves. but she can be checking out the listings in the areas we suggest, to gain a familiarity with the market, at least.
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Old 11-29-2018, 05:24 PM
 
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OP HERE- Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your feedback. I’ll only be attending UW for one year and only on thursdays so I’m not too worried about that commute. What’s most important is very walkable with cute cafes and a nice school up through high school. I also don’t want a terrible commute to highline. I’ll look into RE now.
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Old 11-29-2018, 05:34 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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Maddie, I just want to say again that Madrona, West Seattle, Columbia City come to mind as quite walkable and being on the right side of town to be able to bushwhack for a reasonable Highline commute. Good luck with the move!
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Old 11-29-2018, 06:04 PM
 
Location: State of Transition
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OP HERE- Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your feedback. I’ll only be attending UW for one year and only on thursdays so I’m not too worried about that commute. What’s most important is very walkable with cute cafes and a nice school up through high school. I also don’t want a terrible commute to highline. I’ll look into RE now.
In view of this, I support the Burien idea. It's a nice community with a downtown waterfront park, and is as close to Highline as you can get, with your requirements, probably, OP.
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Old 11-29-2018, 06:29 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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In view of this, I support the Burien idea. It's a nice community with a downtown waterfront park, and is as close to Highline as you can get, with your requirements, probably, OP.
Ruth, I love Burien. I usually agree with you , but I'm just thinking that the OP lives in Australia and has mentioned "walkability" a few times. Although it has a pretty cool 2-3 block downtown, I just don't think there is enough walkable in Burien to really make her happy. West Seattle and Columbia City have loads of things reachable on foot.
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Old 11-29-2018, 06:35 PM
 
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Ruth, I love Burien. I usually agree with you , but I'm just thinking that the OP lives in Australia and has mentioned "walkability" a few times. Although it has a pretty cool 2-3 block downtown, I just don't think there is enough walkable in Burien to really make her happy. West Seattle and Columbia City have loads of things reachable on foot.
OK, I'm back to voting for West Seattle, then. Lincoln Park is beautiful.
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Old 11-29-2018, 06:36 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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OK, I'm back to voting for West Seattle, then. Lincoln Park is beautiful.
Agreed! Their budget would get them a nice home there.
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Old 11-29-2018, 11:51 PM
 
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Thanks everyone. I have many friends in west Seattle so that’s something I can follow up on. What’s Columbia City like? -OP
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