# Seattle — Top 5 Renovation Picks (Aug 09, 2025) **URL:** \ **Category:** Seattle\ **Tags:** seattle, redfin, renovation\ **Created:** [August 9, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/seattle-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-09-2025/20393 "2025-08-09T17:41:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![reno\_properties](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/reno_properties/32/2809_2.png) [@reno\_properties](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/reno_properties)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/seattle-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-09-2025/20393/1 "2025-08-09T17:41:54Z")
## 4103 21st Ave SW — $675,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 3 bd / 2 ba / 3,020 sqft - Price per SqFt: $224 - Lot size: 7,313 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1980 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Off Street - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $675,000 Aug 8, 2025 - Summary: This fixer-upper in the charming Pigeon Point neighborhood offers over 3,000 sqft of original space waiting for your vision to shine. - Renovation rationale: - Low price per sqft at $224, with significant square footage for renovation. - Large lot size of 7,313 sqft allows for potential expansions or outdoor improvements. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The low price per sqft provides room for substantial renovation budgets, while the large lot can accommodate additions or landscaping enhancements. - Recommended renovation ideas: Update the kitchen and bathrooms, finish the daylight basement for additional living space, and enhance curb appeal with landscaping. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/WA/Seattle/4103-21st-Ave-SW-98106/home/160539) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/1/bigphoto/500/2417500_0.jpg) ## 12635 Beacon Ave S — $599,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 4 bd / 2 ba / 2,000 sqft - Price per SqFt: $300 - Lot size: 10,890 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1943 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Driveway, Off Street, RV Parking - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $599,000 Jul 30, 2025 - Summary: This charming renovated home offers a serene setting on a large lot, perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape with room for outdoor activities. - Renovation rationale: - Affordable price per sqft at $300 with a spacious lot size of 10,890 sqft. - Recently renovated, making it a good candidate for minor updates rather than major renovations. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The large lot size provides opportunities for outdoor enhancements or even potential future expansions, while the reasonable price allows for a solid return on investment. - Recommended renovation ideas: Enhance outdoor space with a deck or patio, update interior finishes to modernize the look, and consider adding landscaping features. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/WA/Seattle/12635-Beacon-Ave-S-98178/home/196472) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/system_files/media/1088755_JPG/item_14.jpg) ## 6902 35th Ave SW — $825,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 3 bd / 2 ba / 2,087 sqft - Price per SqFt: $395 - Lot size: 4,950 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1948 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Off Street - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $825,000 Aug 8, 2025 - Summary: A move-in-ready home with modern updates and multiple living areas, providing a comfortable space with room for personal touches. - Renovation rationale: - Competitive price per sqft at $395, with a good layout for family living or entertaining. - Built in 1948, offering character and potential for modern updates. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The combination of a reasonable price per sqft and the charm of an older home allows for both cosmetic updates and potential structural improvements. - Recommended renovation ideas: Consider kitchen updates to enhance functionality, modernize bathrooms, and create an outdoor living space. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/WA/Seattle/6902-35th-Ave-SW-98126/home/473374) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/system_files/media/1130874_JPG/item_1.jpg) ## 8324 Beacon Ave S — $875,000 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 4 bd / 2 ba / 2,020 sqft - Price per SqFt: $433 - Lot size: 6,137 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1953 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Attached Carport, Driveway - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $875,000 Aug 6, 2025 - Summary: This beautifully updated Mid-Century Modern home features two separate living spaces, perfect for multi-generational living or rental income. - Renovation rationale: - Reasonable price per sqft at $433, with significant potential for rental income through dual living spaces. - Spacious lot size of 6,137 sqft allows for outdoor enhancements. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The price per sqft supports a budget-friendly renovation while the layout offers flexibility for various living arrangements or rental opportunities. - Recommended renovation ideas: Update the kitchen for modern efficiency, enhance outdoor areas for entertaining, and consider energy-efficient upgrades. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/WA/Seattle/8324-Beacon-Ave-S-98118/home/480121) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/system_files/media/1130186_JPG/item_1.jpg) ## 1015 NE 71st St — $1,129,950 - Beds/Baths/Sqft: 4 bd / 1.5 ba / 2,760 sqft - Price per SqFt: $409 - Lot size: 4,600 sqft - Year Built / Type: 1930 / Single Family Residential - Parking: Attached Garage - Status / Last Sale: Listed (Active) / $1,129,950 Aug 8, 2025 - Summary: A stunning brick Tudor with classic charm, offering ample space and an unfinished lower level with potential for additional living space. - Renovation rationale: - Competitive price per sqft at $409, allowing for a renovation budget that can enhance the existing character. - The unfinished lower level presents opportunities for an additional ADU or entertainment area. - Why these metrics matter for renovation: - The price per sqft provides a solid foundation for renovations, while the unfinished basement allows for creative expansion and increased property value. - Recommended renovation ideas: Finish the lower level for additional living space, modernize the kitchen and bathrooms, and enhance the outdoor space for better curb appeal. - [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/WA/Seattle/1015-NE-71st-St-98115/home/310254) ![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/1/bigphoto/922/2418922_0.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 10:07am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/seattle-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-09-2025/20393/2 "2025-08-15T10:07:07Z")
Feels like you’re walking me through each property. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_curtis/32/2766_2.png) [@Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_curtis)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/seattle-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-09-2025/20393/3 "2025-08-15T15:57:57Z")
These are beautifully and strategically picked ---
**Author:** ![Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/theodore_3456/32/2821_2.png) [@Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Theodore_3456)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/seattle-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-09-2025/20393/4 "2025-08-16T08:00:51Z")
Thanks for sharing this picks 😁