John Blacksmith - Seattle-Area Realtor

Doing things the right way pays off — everywhere.

Our sellers turned over their keys, moved out, and trusted me and my colleague Justin Mellon to strategize and manage high return-on-investment updates to their Leavenworth home.

Our trusted contractors traveled from Seattle to execute our proven and organized listing-prep system affordably and efficiently. For this home, that included new paint, light fixtures, flooring, deck repair and re-staining, and transforming a formerly forgotten, rarely used room into a highly functional home office or hobbyist space. Cost: $35K

We also ordered a seller-provided home inspection in advance so we could get ahead of any needed repairs and instill confidence in potential buyers — an atypical approach for this region. Also unusual for this area: we staged the home.
🌀Valuation prior to ROI updates: $925K-$950K
🌀Valuation opinions from local brokers after updates: $975K-$1M

🌀Typical days on market (DOM) for Leavenworth homes: 60-90 days
🌀DOM for this home: 2 days

🌀Final sales price: $1.1M

Needless to say, our clients were thrilled! If you have a home beyond Puget Sound that can benefit from our Seattle-style approach to delivering outstanding results for our sellers, we welcome the opportunity to connect for a no-obligation meeting to discuss our process and your options. 😀

Here’s a phenomenal example of a high-quality & thoughtful transformation of a 1908 home—giving it fresh life & style! Congratulations to my Lake colleague Larissa Sweeney for a job well done with this Tangletown beauty! It’s been fun to watch the process unfold. This home is newly listed—check it out and let me know if you’d like a private tour!
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5518 Kenwood Place N Seattle, WA 98103 Lake & Company Real Estate has 40 photos of this 3 bed, 1.75 bath, 1690 sqft property that was listed on 05-29-2024 for $1176000, and is located at 5518 Kenwood Place N Seattle, WA 98103.

OPEN HOUSES: Saturday, May 18, Noon-2pm; Sunday, May 19, Noon-2pm | 🏠 Spacious end unit on a quiet street, with quintessential Pacific NW views of the city, Olympic Mountains, and Mt. Rainier from the full-size rooftop deck. See full details for this modern home built in 2019: johnblacksmith.com/current

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Congratulations to my client on purchasing this iconic University District property! 😎 I cannot wait to see the amazing updates you'll do to give this landmark home a refresh. It's a challenge for sure, but nobody does it better!

OPEN HOUSES: April 27, 1-3pm & April 28, 12-2pm! Enjoy the charm of yesteryear complemented by thoughtful modern updates. Living & dining rooms with gleaming hardwood floors & abundant windows and natural light. Updated kitchen has eating space the size of many dining rooms, & French doors opening to an ample, western-facing deck & patio. 5 bedrooms, plus a big rec-room/media room, and an office. Room for all you want — friends, family, WFH, hobbies, entertaining, you name it! Lower level with separate entrance — easy future ADU/guest suite potential. Large and level fully fenced front & back yards. Can’t make the open houses? Reach out and I’ll be happy to schedule a private tour! See full pics & details via the link in my bio!

OPEN HOUSES: April 27, 1-3pm & April 28, 12-2pm! Enjoy the charm of yesteryear complemented by thoughtful modern updates. Living & dining rooms with gleaming hardwood floors & abundant windows and natural light. Updated kitchen has eating space the size of many dining rooms, & French doors opening to an ample, western-facing deck & patio. 5 bedrooms, plus a big rec-room/media room, and an office. Room for all you want — friends, family, WFH, hobbies, entertaining, you name it! Lower level with separate entrance — easy future ADU/guest suite potential. Large and level fully fenced front & back yards. See full pics & details: www.johnblacksmith.com/current

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NEW ON MARKET! 10733 Titus Rd. | Leavenworth | $1,059,000

Remarkable Ski Hill home boasts prime, upper location, directly across from hiking, skiing, & mountain biking trails — yet only 5 minutes to town! Sun-drenched vantage point w/ captivating Enchantment Mountain views! 3BR/2BA, including primary with five-piece bath & sauna. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, April 13, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. | See full details (link in bio)

As always, I’m happy to schedule a private tour for you or someone you know!.

NEW ON MARKET! Remarkable Ski Hill home boasts prime, upper location, directly across from hiking, skiing, & mountain biking trails — yet only 5 minutes to town! Sun-drenched vantage point w/ captivating Enchantment Mountain views! Three bedrooms, including primary with five-piece bath & sauna. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, April 13, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

See full details: www.johnblacksmith.com/current

Current Properties — John Blacksmith See current listings and explore Seattle's best new homes for sale.

Teamwork makes the dream work! This is such a lovely home and special location, but — to get results like this — it’s all about preparation and presentation. As always, my crew (contractor, painter, designer, stagers, cleaners, photographer, marketing coordinator) helped us hit this one out of the park (Go, Mariners!) Pending sale price sets a record for the neighborhood for a home of this size!

If you'd like to discuss your goals and options as a home seller or buyer, let's connect for a no-obligation conversation!

NEW ON MARKET! This charming and peaceful neighborhood is a hidden gem few people know about. Come see it for yourself! | 1549 NE 105th St. | OPEN HOUSES: Saturday, March 30, 12-2 p.m. & Sunday, March 31, 1-3 p.m.

See full details: www.johnblacksmith.com/current

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🌟NEW ON MARKET! 🌟Beautifully updated and well-maintained 4 BR/2.75 BA home, with the sought-after features of new construction. An urban oasis on a quiet dead-end street backing up to a forested green belt, yet close to Alaska Junction and its amenities. | OPEN HOUSES: Sat., March 2 from 1-3pm and Sun., March 3, from 12-2pm | See full details and photos: www.johnblacksmith.com/current

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Where’s JB this week? Many places so stay tuned, but so far, Admiral in West Seattle! 😎

Really amazing design and ex*****on in this new construction home. Multiple offers, as is so common, and my buyers emerged the winners!

I work all over Puget Sound, including GIG HARBOR! ⛵️ I was able to negotiate an excellent price on this sweet home for my clients, who are moving back to the PNW and are eager to enjoy all of the amenities this beautiful region has to offer. There is a lot of poor-quality newer construction out there, but hats off to Toll Brothers — great design, fit, and finish in this home! 😎

Buyers don't love competing, but WINNING is so great! I'm 3 for 3 this year for winning on behalf of my buyers in multiple-offer competitions.

Two of the three buyers won on their first offer, and the third were the winning bidders on their second offer. Yes, the market still has very low inventory and lots of buyers chasing quality properties. There were FIVE offers on this lovely Burien house -- which is soon to be my first-time buyers' home! 😎

NEW ON MARKET! Charming 1905 bungalow with timeless appeal and enhanced with tasteful modern upgrades. OPEN HOUSES: Saturday, Jan. 27, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. & Sunday, Jan. 28, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

See full details and photos: www.johnblacksmith.com/current

Can't make the open houses? Reach out and I'll be happy to schedule a private tour!

Current Properties — John Blacksmith See current listings and explore Seattle's best new homes for sale.