As the self-titled “resident green agent” in High Point, I thought it was time for an update on what was available for sale here, and also take a look at what has sold in recent weeks. My last update was two months ago.

What makes High Point so great?
Well, first of all, it is in West Seattle. I have lived in West Seattle since 1997. And I won’t leave. It has everything I need so I don’t actually have to live, which is nice. And for when I do want to pop downtown for a night out, pick up someone at the airport, or go mall-hoping at Southcenter, all of that is within 15 minutes (using the West Seattleites travel tips, which I am happy to share).

It was wonderful to have the opportunity to buy a brand new home in a Built Green Certified Community right in my own neighborhood. I lived within a mile of this location for ten years, and watched the development of this community over that time with great interest. When I took a property tour in April 2007 I wasn’t looking for a new home and had no intention of moving – but what I found in High Point made me put my house on the market almost immediately, and the sale of our home on 18th Ave SW and the purchase of our townhome on SW Raymond all managed to squeek through right at the beginning of the real estate market fallout. We feel lucky that we managed to get moved and settled without any hassle.

The utilities are underground so the views are not impeded by anything…but trees. And I like trees. The old trees in High Point were saved during redevelopment and they *make* this neighborhood. There are great views of downtown, sunrise, sunset, trails in the woods, access to Camp Long and the Longfellow Creek Legacy Trail all within walking distance.

For the developer-identified benefits of living in High Point in West Seattle, check out these High Point Highlights.

So – won’t you be my neighbor?
Currently on the market are six 2 bedroom homes in Redwood High Point. Three of them are 2 bedroom townhomes, and three of them are suites. These are 3 star Built Green certified homes built by Polygon in 2006/07. (I live in a 3 bedroom townhome here.) All of these homes come with a garage (suites have one car garages, townhomes have two car garages). See Redwood High Point West Seattle Condominiums for sale.

And nearby…
Three 4 star Built Green townhomes and one 2-story 3 star Built Green home built by Polygon are offered for sale. See four other homes for sale in High Point West Seattle.

Three of the 10 homes currently being marketed for sale require lender approval (short sale).

There have been no closings on new purchases in the last two months.

I have been amazed at the number of homes going on the market here. Two of my Redwood (condo) neighbors priced their homes very well – one went pending in 4 days and the other in 10 days. One of the 4 star Built Green homes looking over the pond (priced at $555,000) went temporarily off market to review offers on February 25th. The fact that it has not gone to pending status means perhaps it might become available again.

See High Point West Seattle Current Pending Sales (as of 3/15/10)

I also examine Cancelled/Expired. These are homes that were on the market for several months and never sold. The owners have given up on trying to sell them at this time. I found only one, a studio condo, that was cancelled.

See High Point West Seattle Homes Expired or Cancelled (since 01/01/10)

If you are considering a move to West Seattle…
Call me. Or email me. Or send me a message on Facebook or Twitter. I know the Westside inside and out and can answer any questions you may have about what it is like living here. Just know you will get biased answers – because it is clear that I love it here and don’t see why anyone would want to move!

The listing links are only good for 30 days from the date of this post.