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 SchoolSchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 3% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Bain
Listing agent: Terry Allen.
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Data last updated 2026-08-30.