My Gap Year

January 7, 2019 By Dawn Nelson

Taking a cue from over-achieving high school seniors, I have decided to take a Gap Year!

Starting January 1, 2019, I am taking a break from my busy Real Estate career. You can call it a Gap Year or a trial run at retirement; but whatever you call it, I’m planning on taking a full year off from work.

I’ll be focusing on the things that I allowed to fall by the wayside. Namely, a regular exercise schedule, completing home & garden projects, spending more time with family, and working on photography & art projects. And more leisurely travel, of course!

I will be happy to discuss your Real Estate needs during my Gap Year. Although I will not be practicing Real Estate during my time off, I will be happy to refer you to one of my outstanding Windermere colleagues. I have a number of colleagues whose business philosophies closely matches my own and, once I understand your wants & needs, I’ll be happy to connect you with a great match.

So please do reach out to me. The best way to contact me is via phone or text (206-859-8100) or email (dawn@dawnnelsonhomes.com).

As always, I appreciate your business and I thank you in advance for your support.

Five Star Realtor. TEN YEARS Running!

November 26, 2018 By Dawn Nelson

For the tenth time in as many years, my clients have voted me a Five Star Real Estate Professional. What an honor this is; only 4% of Realtors in the Seattle area were given this award in 2018.

I am so grateful to work with such wonderful people – clients, colleagues & management alike.

I sincerely thank you for your business, your referrals – and your votes of confidence!

Exceptional Vashon Island Waterfront Home

June 21, 2018 By Dawn Nelson

I am extremely proud to present my latest listing on Vashon Island. I love the design, the flow, and the understated elegance of this home. It is one of the highest-quality homes I’ve seen on the Island. From the wide, solid-wood front door to the burly Viessmann in-floor radiant heating system, no expense was spared; no detail overlooked. The use of Bamboo hardwood flooring + Shoji light fixtures throughout the home lends a sleek, modern & slightly Asian feel. It goes so well with the spectacular custom woodwork & extensive built-in cabinetry.

The home is situated on 3 acres and includes 206 feet of high-bank waterfront with tideland rights. It has a clear & easy path to the beach (200 step). The beachfront has a bulkhead, a rustic sleeping/writing studio, a picnic/BBQ area, and room to store kayaks.

This is truly a must-see home! I highly recommend you combine a trip to Vashon this weekend for the Vashon Island Garden Tour + a tour of this spectacular home.

Open Houses:

1-4pm on June 23 (Saturday)
1-4pm on June 24 (Sunday)
1-3pm on July 1 (Sunday)

MLS# 1311065 | Offered at $1,650,000
13629 Burma Road SW, Vashon WA 98070

Whidbey Island, Here I Come!

June 13, 2018 By Dawn Nelson

It is a true pleasure to launch my first listing on Whidbey Island. And what a fantastic listing it is!

This peaceful 10-acre retreat is located in Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve in Coupeville, in close proximity to Fort Casey State Park & the ferry to Port Townsend. So much natural beauty surrounds this property!

The thoughtfully-designed home is lovingly-referred to as THE BARN by the many family & friends who have enjoyed spending time there.

In addition to being a charming and spacious single-family home, it would make a great weekend get-away for a large family (or group of families/friends), or it would make a great retreat center – like for yoga retreats. The current owners had great success renting in on VRBO in the past.

Open Houses:

Saturday, June 16, 1-4pm
Sunday, June 17, 1-4pm

862 Fort Casey Road, Coupeville WA 98239
MLS #1308324 Offered at $765,000

New Listing on Vashon Island!

May 30, 2018 By Dawn Nelson

This home is for those of you who want to put a little distance – but not too much! – between work and play. For those who enjoy the frenetic City pace – sometimes. But who also yearn for a quieter existence. Privacy, peace, solitude; room to explore and enjoy nature.

Just a 12-minute drive to the Vashon Ferry + a 22-minute Water Taxi ride & you’ll be in downtown Seattle or South Lake Union lickety-split!

This smartly-designed Craftsman cottage is happily-nestled atop 8.7 private & forested acres with Puget Sound views looking northward to Blake Island. The home is located down a private lane adjacent to the 168-acre Shinglemill Creek Preserve. The forested land is pristine & the air is fresh. Above the lush sword fern & huckleberries, soar Western Red Cedar, Red Alders, Firs and Big-Leaf Maple trees. Surrounded by protected land, with a simple yet lovely garden and forested trails with access to the Shinglemill Creek watershed, this property is alive with nature.

Open Houses are:

Thursday May 31: 12pm to 2pm
Saturday June 2: 12pm to 2pm
Sunday June 3: 1pm to 3pm

2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom, 1,031 SQ FT Home + 450 SQ FT Studio
MLS# 1301277 Offered at $625,000
15030 115th Ave SW, Vashon Island, WA 98070

New Listing in Picnic Point|Edmonds!

May 24, 2018 By Dawn Nelson

I’m very pleased to present my latest listing in the Picnic Point neighborhood of Edmonds. It is a stand-alone condominium home with expansive views of the Picnic Point pond, Puget Sound & Olympic Mountains. It features a private fenced backyard with patio, a large front deck with sweeping views, and a detached 2-car garage. And it enjoys a wide side yard maintained by the HOA.

Open Houses are:

Saturday May 26: 11pm to 1pm
Saturday June 2: 12pm to 3pm
Sunday June 3: 1pm to 4pm

2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 1,656 SQFT home
Offered at $575,000 MLS#1296726
13813 65th Ave W., #10, Edmonds WA 98026

Dawn Nelson Homes

Seattle Real Estate Broker