Modern Seattle Homes and Real Estate

Modern, Contemporary, Current Modern Seattle Homes and Real Estate

However you want to identify it, modern contemporary architecture has its advantages but it's also relative. What was contemporary in the 1970s was a retro, clean lines, cubicle style architecture but today, even though those clean, straight lines are still modern, the interior might be completely different than what classified as modern in the 70s. The term "contemporary architecture" is architecture of the present day, whatever that might be. It can be applied to a range of styles of recently built structures in space optimize for current use however, a brand-new home built Cape Cod, Victorian or bungalow style would hardly be called contemporary and modern.

Is there a difference between modern and contemporary?

Contemporary simply means being produced now or the architecture of the moment but modern technically means a break with the past, breaking with traditional styles before the Industrial Revolution. Contemporaries not a single style but could mean a variety of different styles all working together with the newest and latest technology and architecture, while modern recalls early and mid 20th century architecture "embodying the ideals of the machine age: an absence of ornament, structures of steel or concrete, large expanses of glass, a whitewash or another minimal exterior expression, and open floor plans.".

Modern can also be a blend of several types of architecture all using up-to-date technology. Modern could mean a "smart home" for the entire home is controlled using a tablet or smart phone device. Heating and cooling can be controlled by your phone, garage door openers, shades and blinds, "green technology", solar panels and other energy-efficient appliances and materials.

Modernist architecture can be applied to an overarching movement even though it's exact definition can vary greatly. Is typically applied to modernist movements of the turn-of-the-century however, today, modern can include a "form flows function" meaning that the result of design should derive directly from its purpose. There's a simple design, and elimination of unnecessary detail and materials and construction at 90° angles to each other. There can also be use of industrially produced materials and machine aesthetics focusing on horizontal and vertical lines.

Again, you can all still come down to relative opinion. What you feel is modern and contemporary may be traditional to someone else. Regardless, the following are some of the newest listings in the Seattle, North Seattle and Shoreline area that are categorized as "modern or contemporary". For more specific list of homes that might that your ideal image of modern or contemporary contact me at any time. I can send you a personalized list of homes that meet your search criteria and price throughout the Seattle and North Seattle area. Image by Mike Linksvayer

Modern, Contemporary Architecture

769 S Homer Street, Seattle — Orcas Homes Georgetown $735,000

Just shy of 1600 sqft 2x2 + Den in the heart of bustling Georgetown. Dialed with Smart features this LEED Gold home with polished concrete flooring and RH inspired Media ...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1844026 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Pointe3 Real Estate

Listing courtesy of Pointe3 Real Estate.

4558 34th Avenue S, Seattle — Claremont Add $1,040,000

Welcome to Morningside where a New Craftsmanship is on offer. All new construction is not created equal. Special not speculative, these 3 homes have been artfully built w...

4 Beds
3 Baths
1844494 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of COMPASS

Listing courtesy of COMPASS.

6739 19th Avenue NW Unit #B, Seattle image

6739 19th Avenue NW Unit #B, Seattle $899,950

Stunning new home in Loyal Heights. This home features open floor plan, modern FP, site finished hardwood floors, custom cabinets, custom metal railings, pro kitchen w/ ...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1844335 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest Realtors

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest Realtors.

526 N 77th Street, Seattle — Hillmans Lakefront Add. Division #2 $700,000

An exemplary rendition of Mid Century architectural lines & materials. Oversize windows let in natural light year round. Owners suite on the top floor with dedicated 3/4...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1844302 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East

Listing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East.

1819 N 90th Street, Seattle $2,650,000

Live. Work. Play. Stunning Modern located just minutes from Greenlake and the new light rail station. Exceptional layout offering a spacious main home with 5 bedrooms + l...

6 Beds
6 Baths
1839342 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East

Listing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate/East.

4220 Linden Avenue N, Seattle $1,225,000

New Home in Fremont! Walk Score of 91 & 5 minute bike ride to Heart of Fremont & all it has to offer! Spacious Modern design with 1818 Sq.Ft. of living space plus dedicat...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1844165 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest Realtors

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Northwest Realtors.

8229 16th Avenue NE, Seattle — Green Lake Reservoir Add $839,000

This solid and so-well-maintained 1948 Brick Mid-Century is freshly updated with new paint and refinished hardwoods throughout the main floor. Large living room with gas ...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1840968 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth.

2606 Harvard Avenue E, Seattle — DENNY FUHRMAN ADD $1,289,000

Thoroughly updated and modernized home with just the right amount of late 1970s mid century flair. Vaulted ceilings with clear Cedar paneling, sunken formal living room w...

4 Beds
3 Baths
1843048 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of COMPASS

Listing courtesy of COMPASS.

2717 11th Avenue W, Seattle — Maple View Park $2,498,000

Modern spacious open concept floor plan. Quiet street. Large private lot. Modern finishes, large windows & high end upgrades. Custom cabinets, large center island, stone ...

4 Beds
3 Baths
1843575 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of L. Dankers Real Estate Group

Listing courtesy of L. Dankers Real Estate Group.

5035 28th Avenue S, Seattle — Lockmore 3rd Addn $800,000

This is a true mid-Century modern home and it is now on the market for the first time in 65+ years. Original hardwood floors are in great condition. There is wonderful p...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1842237 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Danforth.

3324 E Ford Place, Seattle — Pacific Coast Add. $2,150,000

This first Eric and Kirsten Mercer Cobb residential design has met the test of time. An architectural winner for both site and structure. Multi-layered living with conven...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1838213 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of COMPASS

Listing courtesy of COMPASS.

845 N 153rd Place, Shoreline $1,299,000

Mid-Century sanctuary in the city! Private oasis sits on a large poss. short-plattable lot with a flat bldg site that adjoins a 2+ acre private community park w/lg. lawn,...

5 Beds
3 Baths
1819467 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Keller Williams Greater Seattl

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Greater Seattl.

3214 NE 117th Street, Seattle $1,180,000

Stunning new construction modern home located in gorgeous tree-lined, creek-side setting. Open main floor kitchen boasts quartz counters, ss appliances, Bosch range/refri...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1837652 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Real Property Associates

Listing courtesy of Real Property Associates.

134 Huckleberry Lane, Shoreline — The Highlands $8,500,000

Recognized as one of the most significant homes in the PNW of the 20th century, the Arthur Erickson designed Wright House on 6 acres in the Highlands has been rebuilt as ...

4 Beds
5 Baths
1840384 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

Listing courtesy of Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty.

323 25th Avenue E, Seattle $1,595,000

Stunning Cascades, Mt. Rainier, Lake Washington, Arboretum and valley views welcome you and your guests to this modern, Stuart Silk-designed home perched at the edge of t...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1836368 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Co.

Listing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Co..

3037 27th Avenue W, Seattle $3,500,000

Exquisite home with 3 floors and just shy of 5000 square feet, all above ground, with 270 degree views of the Cascades, Mt. Rainier, city of Seattle and the Olympics from...

5 Beds
6 Baths
1835766 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Rockwell Realty LLC

Listing courtesy of Rockwell Realty LLC.

830 NE 79th Street, Seattle $1,469,900 ▼

Sleek, modern lines and custom, designer finishes grace this beautiful new construction home in a desirable, Maple Leaf location. The open, light-filled main floor showca...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1837892 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Real Property Associates

Listing courtesy of Real Property Associates.

2439 NW 197th Street, Shoreline $1,199,000 ▼

Welcome to this wonderful modern Northwest contemporary home in a terrific Richmond Beach location. Views and an abundance of natural light invite you in as you soak in t...

4 Beds
3 Baths
1837021 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.

Listing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc..

3840 59th Avenue SW, Seattle $1,680,000

Exceptional modern multilevel home offers expansive Sound & Olympic views one short block to the water in wonderful Beach Drive community. Elevator offers accessibility f...

4 Beds
4 Baths
1834965 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Windermere West Metro

Listing courtesy of Windermere West Metro.

908 W Emerson Street, Seattle — ULS#3035436-LU $1,375,000

If you’ve been looking for a comprehensive addition to your investment portfolio, look no further! Located on the northside of Queen Anne just two blocks from the Seattle...

8 Beds
3 Baths
1834913 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Midtown

Listing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Midtown.

20129 24th Avenue NW, Shoreline — Richmond Beach 3 $3,288,888 ▼

This Gorgeous New home offers sound & Mtn views from nearly every room. Softly lit walls of stone, 10’ ceilings and wide planked floors greet you as you enter this Ultra...

5 Beds
5 Baths
1831642 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Windermere RE Greenwood

Listing courtesy of Windermere RE Greenwood.

7724 16th Avenue SW, Seattle $949,990 ▼

Quality 2019 new construction build! Modern layout with many custom features. Gorgeous owners suite with custom tile-work, dbl vanity, rainfall shower, oversize tub, walk...

5 Beds
3 Baths
1831276 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc.

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc..

1222 W Bothwell Street, Seattle — Maple View Park Addition $1,998,000

Stunning architectural detail in this newer modern farmhouse. Design welcomes westerly views, adds privacy, and maximizes natural light. Built to last with a metal roof ...

4 Beds
4 Baths
1829225 MLS
PENDING BU REQUESTED Status

Courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc.

Listing courtesy of John L. Scott, Inc..

110 Erie Avenue, Seattle $1,449,050

Renovated w/ stunning water views + permitted ADU (2017)! 3bd/2ba MAIN home features views of Lake WA from living, dinning, kitchen & rooms. Large windows, tons of light ...

4 Beds
3 Baths
1831222 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Nexus Realty International

Listing courtesy of Nexus Realty International.

1308 E Remington Court, Seattle $1,225,000

Brand new construction home featuring 8 bedrooms + den/office, 3 bathrooms and in-unit laundry. High end finishes including quartz countertops and stainless steel applian...

8 Beds
3 Baths
1830720 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Horizon Real Estate

Listing courtesy of Horizon Real Estate.

3533 NW 67th Street, Seattle — Ballard 4 Acre Tract $1,295,000

1960s mid-century home nestled in Sunset Hill truly lives up to its name! Hitting the market for the first time, on a quiet cul-de-sac mins from downtown Ballard, this we...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1818156 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Congress Realty

Listing courtesy of Congress Realty.

8547 S 119th Street, Seattle $975,000

Magnificent Modern Tri-Level New Construction in Bryn Mawr, South Seattle/Renton. Amazing layout of almost 2,500 sqft w/ 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, open floorplan, firepla...

4 Beds
4 Baths
1800594 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Realty One Group Enterprise

Listing courtesy of Realty One Group Enterprise.

8545 S 119th Street, Seattle $985,000 ▲

Magnificent Modern Tri-Level New Construction in Bryn Mawr, South Seattle/Renton. Amazing layout of almost 2,500 sqft w/ 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, open floorplan, firepla...

4 Beds
4 Baths
1791620 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Realty One Group Enterprise

Listing courtesy of Realty One Group Enterprise.

10032 47th Avenue SW, Seattle $3,695,000

Presale opportunity for this stunning Fauntleroy view home showcasing some of the most signature views of Puget Sound! Open concept living provides a spectacular display ...

5 Beds
5 Baths
1797940 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of COMPASS

Listing courtesy of COMPASS.

2318 Belvidere Avenue SW, Seattle $3,299,999

Custom built modern new home perched gracefully on a quiet street in the coveted Belvidere area of North Admiral. Breathtaking city and water views, exquisite architectur...

5 Beds
5 Baths
1774828 MLS
ACTIVE Status

Courtesy of Wicklund Real Estate

Listing courtesy of Wicklund Real Estate.

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