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Independent Scholar or Retired Academic

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Lovely, light-filled home in the heart of walkable Wallingford

Seattle, Washington, United States
Rates from USD $7400 | Monthly

House | Entire Home | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From August 16, 2026 until June 19, 2027

Description

Beautiful and large family home, yard and garden occupying the corner of a quiet block in the heart of Wallingford. The nearly 3000 sq ft house comfortably sleeps 5-7, on a 5500 sq ft property. Five bedrooms, 2,75 baths, fully furnished! Main floor: a spacious living room with piano; dining room; custom chef's kitchen; 3 bedrooms and 1.75 bathrooms (one of which is en-suite to master bedroom). Downstairs, a daylight basement includes large family/tv room along with a dedicated workspace, two bedrooms, stationary bike, rowing machine, weights, w/d and a .75 recently renovated bathroom. Converted garage/workroom has space for bikes, skis, etc. Driveway for vehicle and free street parking. Perfect for families and sabbatical housing! Location: Walk and Bike score 96-- a perfect location! Everything you need within less than 4 blocks: 3 great parks, Green Lake, farmer’s market, zoo, library, large grocery store and restaurants. Two blocks to two bus lines, a 20-30 minute walk to University of WA (we easily biked daily), 15 min walk to light rail and two blocks from Lincoln High School and Hamilton Middle School. Great neighborhood that will meet all your needs and more. Outdoor spaces galore! Enjoy the large hardwood deck with gas grill and built-in seating with space for 6+, private and above street level. Additional backyard patio and enclosed yard, equipped with outdoor heater. Front deck for sitting out on warm nights overlooking well-tended and flourishing garden with fig trees, colorful and fragrant flowers, and more. Parking strip vegetable garden and fruit trees with cherries, kiwi, grapes, apples, raspberries and blueberries!

Bedrooms
5

Bathrooms
3

Offices
1

Size
2,750 ft2

Suited For
7

Property Type
House

Availability

From August 16, 2026 until June 19, 2027

Minimum Stay

9 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Dates are somewhat flexible. We prefer a stay for the academic year.

Location

House in Seattle, Washington, United States

Closest University

University of Washington

Nearby Universities
Seattle Pacific University | Seattle University
Neighborhood

Wallingford

Comments: Our Wallingford home has a perfect location. It's 4 blocks to 3 different parks including Woodland Park and zoo, .4 miles to Green Lake, 3-4 blocks to our middle/high schools 2 blocks from the bus to UW (a 7 min ride)/ 10 min by bike/20-30 min walk.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Historic Home
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $7400 Monthly

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service is not included

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

A car is not available

Comments: We raised 3 children at this house so it has a lot of room to move around, including a separate family room.

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with plants or garden

We have a few indoor plants; outdoor yard/garden is mostly drought tolerant so won't need watering!

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

TV

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Temperature Control

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Creative

Piano

Comments: We have 2 spaces for outdoor dining, both with seating for 6+: Our private backyard and patio has a heat lamp for cool nights and our deck off the kitchen has a built in bench. Our kitchen has everything you'll need as we love to cook!

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2026

Trust Score (2)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic

Listing Owner

Member Since 2026

Trust Score (2)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
Listing Owner user icon