Rockhood
$3,150,000List price
3 bed · 2.5 bath · 2,794 sq ft
Active

3908 NE 38th Street · Seattle, WA 98105

Source: NWMLS · Coldwell Banker Bain · Terry Allen #NWM2545487

About this home

Set in the heart of Laurelhurst, one of Seattle's most established lakeside neighborhoods, this thoughtfully designed home blurs the line between inside and out. Originally designed by Perry Johanson, a founding partner of NBBJ, the mid-century residence was later reimagined by Rerucha Studio with Caspers Built, preserving its original timber beams and wood-decked ceilings while opening the interior to light and flow. The open main level steps through walls of glass to the surroundings beyond, framing Lake Washington and glowing evening sunsets. At its center, a chef's kitchen brings together Miele appliances and a Wolf range beneath custom walnut cabinetry, as suited to a quiet morning as to an evening with friends. Just beyond, glass doors off the kitchen open to a sunken patio set atop the garage, where a conversation pit finished in wood, concrete, and steel forms a second living room in the open air, the kind of detail that earned the home a feature in Seattle Magazine. A gated courtyard welcomes you at the entry, while a built-in hot tub anchors a private retreat at the rear. The location speaks for itself; minutes from the University of Washington, Husky Stadium, University Village, and the gardens and trails along Union Bay, with light rail and quick access to the rest of the city close at hand. A refined home in a setting that rarely comes available.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
2 Story
Stories
2 stories
Year built
1952
Lot size
4,550 sq ft (0.1 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2545487

Interior

Heating
Ductless, Radiant, Radiator
Cooling
Ductless, Radiant
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
2 · Gas
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hot Tub/Spa, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
Entry level
Lower

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Cement Planked, Wood
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Topography
Level
View
Lake, Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
2
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Available
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Laurelhurst
Property tax
$23,280 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Jun 25, 2026
Days on market
86
Price per sq ft
$1,127
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2021-11-01
Sold$2,845,500
2018-07-31
Sold$2,250,000
2003-12-04
Sold$570,000

Schools

School district: Seattle

High
Roosevelt High School
SchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 3% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Bain

Listing agent: Terry Allen.

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Data last updated 2026-08-30.