Tucked beneath towering evergreens on an oversized lot, this beautifully updated Kirkland Highlands home delivers the rare combination of privacy, space, and unbeatable city convenience. Vaulted ceilings and an open-concept layout create a light-filled main living area with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, a remodeled kitchen and spacious dining space, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Three bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged on one level, including a generous primary suite and an additional full bathroom. The lower level expands your living options with a large great room, a ¾ bath, and a flexible space ideal for a fourth bedroom or home office. French doors, from the upper and lower levels, lead to a rebuilt Ipe deck overlooking a serene, park-like yard, your own private escape. Recent upgrades include a heat pump, tankless water heater, triple-pane windows, fresh interior paint and new carpet; this home is truly move-in ready. The oversized 2-car garage has tons of space to store your holiday decorations, recreational gear or even your personal wood shop. All of this, just minutes from Google, parks, trails, downtown Kirkland and top-rated Lake Washington schools, including Peter Kirk Elementary. Come check it out!

Tucked in the heart of Ballard just blocks from beloved neighborhood favorites like The Barking Dog and Take 5 Urban Market, this beautifully maintained home offers the perfect blend of location, comfort, and style and is just minutes to downtown Ballard, Phinney Ridge, and Fremont. A thoughtful, open-concept floor plan designed for modern living, featuring expansive windows that frame a magnificent old-growth maple and fill the home with natural light. The main level flows effortlessly, showcasing rich fir trim, refinished oak floors, a spacious kitchen with eating bar and tons of storage, plus a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Upstairs offers three bedrooms and two baths, including a serene primary suite, while the lower level provides flexibility with another bedroom, additional bath, and a large rec room anchored by a second fireplace. Step outside to the private, fully fenced, backyard, complete with a large deck, covered patio, fire pit, and ample garden space, perfect for entertaining or relaxing year-round. On hot summer days, when the maple is lush with foliage, you can retreat to the peaceful stone patio in the front. Recent 2026 updates include: a new roof, carpet, refinished floors, and cedar decking. An oversized one-car attached garage provides both parking and extra storage. Sophisticated design, a versatile layout, and an unbeatable location with top-ranked schools, this is Ballard living at its best!