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A generational waterfront estate in Seattle’s Laurelhurst, 4502 55th Avenue NE represents a rare convergence of land, architecture, and legacy, marking a significant and seldom-seen opportunity on Lake Washington.
4502 55th Avenue NE, Seattle, Washington 98105
$10,000,000
RICHARD WEISS
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In markets defined by scarcity, significance is not measured by price alone, but by timing. On the eastern edge of Laurelhurst, where the shoreline of Lake Washington curves gently toward the Cascades, 4502 55th Avenue NE arrives not as another listing, but as a moment. Properties of this scale, with this frontage, and this architectural conviction rarely change hands. When they do, they tend to move quietly, often within circles that never reach the public eye.
Laurelhurst has long occupied a distinct position within Seattle. It is neither the spectacle of downtown nor the constant reinvention of the tech corridor. Instead, it remains residential in the truest sense, anchored by legacy ownership, proximity to the University of Washington, and a shoreline that has been largely spoken for across generations. The neighborhood’s rhythm is set by water, by morning light over the lake, by sailboats cutting quietly across its surface, and by an understanding that privacy here is preserved, not advertised.
It is within this context that 4502 55th Avenue NE emerges. Set across more than an acre with approximately 155 feet of prime Lake Washington frontage. The width of the shoreline, the depth of the lot, and the views of Mount Rainier create a canvas that cannot be replicated in today’s regulatory and geographic reality. This is not simply waterfront, it is a position.
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Outside, the grounds read like a curated landscape rather than a yard. Mature plantings, imported boulders, and winding pathways lead gradually toward the water’s edge, where level gardens meet a private 95-foot dock. The shoreline itself is softened into a step-in cove, a rarity that transforms the lake from a view into an experience. Boats, paddleboards, and quiet swims become part of daily life, not occasional indulgences.
And then there is the matter of what lies beneath. A subterranean tunnel, unusual and evocative, introduces a layer of intrigue and possibility. Whether imagined as a wine cellar, gallery, or private retreat, it reinforces a broader truth about the estate, that it was conceived not just as a residence, but as a series of spaces waiting to be interpreted by its next owner.
The significance of this property coming to market extends beyond its physical attributes. It reflects a shift, however subtle, within a neighborhood where ownership is often measured in decades. In enclaves like Laurelhurst, inventory is not cyclical, it is generational. Homes are passed down, not traded. When a property of this caliber becomes available, it signals an inflection point, an opportunity that may not repeat for years.
For buyers accustomed to global markets, where luxury is often manufactured at scale, this kind of offering carries a different weight. It is not about newness. It is about position, permanence, and the ability to secure something fundamentally limited. Waterfront of this quality, within a major metropolitan area, with this degree of privacy and established landscape, exists in a category of its own.
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In a city increasingly defined by growth and change, Laurelhurst remains a place where time moves differently. And 4502 55th Avenue NE stands as a reminder that the most valuable properties are not always the newest or the most visible, but those that occupy a position that cannot be recreated.
4502 55th Avenue NE, Seattle, Washington 98105 is offered at $10,000,000.
For more information or to schedule a private showing, please contact:
Bryan Loveless
T: +1 425.968.8181
E: BryanLoveless@Windermere.com
W: www.bryanlovelessrealestate.com
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