1522 E Interlaken Boulevard Seattle, WA 98112

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1522 E Interlaken Boulevard Seattle, WA 98112

Cradled in the woodland sanctuary of Interlaken Park, this contemporary residence is one of only a handful ever sited within an Olmsted-designed Seattle landscape. Privacy and serenity abound here, yet the culture and convenience of North Capitol Hill remain just beyond the canopy.

Stone steps ascend through native plantings and dappled light, an approach that feels like a continuation of Olmsted’s park design. This is heron-nesting land, where the walk home becomes a passage into privacy, wellness, and woodland calm.

From the foyer, sightlines extend directly through to the 600-square-foot elevated deck, drawing the park indoors. This seamless axis connects daily life to Olmsted’s woodland canopy and seasonal light.

A sheltered entry opens with a modern welcome, framing a first hint of Portage Bay beyond the trees. From the moment you step inside, Olmsted’s landscape becomes the quiet backdrop to daily life.

At dusk, the great room glows with warmth against a backdrop of Portage Bay and treetop silhouettes. The balance of granite, walnut, and glass creates a sanctuary where Olmsted’s woodland serenity meets contemporary ease.

Gather around the granite fireplace in a living space warmed by walnut floors and vertical grain fir. Expansive windows dissolve the walls, threading Olmsted’s parkland calm into daily life.

From the woodland canopy, glimpses of Portage Bay and the city beyond emerge like living artwork. Olmsted’s green sanctuary delivers rare privacy, even as Capitol Hill’s vibrancy waits just outside the trees.

Walnut floors carry warmth through an open kitchen designed for both cooking and connection. Expansive windows invite in treetop views, so each gathering feels anchored in Olmsted’s parkland calm.

Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the treetops, turning each meal into an occasion within Olmsted’s parkland. Light, views, and greenery blur the boundary between indoor comfort and the living forest beyond.

Sleek walnut cabinetry and soapstone counters frame a chef’s kitchen fully equipped with Viking range, SubZero refrigeration, Miele dishwasher, Bosch oven, and beverage fridge. Surrounded by treetop windows, even daily cooking feels immersed in Olmsted’s woodland calm.

Soapstone counters and a wide stainless sink are framed by windows that open directly to the treetops. Even the most everyday routines feel elevated, with Olmsted’s parkland always in view.

A circular breakfast table gathers light from walls of glass, making every meal feel like dining in the park. Walnut cabinetry and high-end appliances complete a kitchen where daily life flows with ease and connection to nature.

Evening settles as city lights shimmer beyond the treetops, glimpsed through floor-to-ceiling glass. From this dining table, the glow of the University District and Portage Bay unfolds like a living canvas framed by Olmsted’s woodland.

A tucked-away alcove adapts with ease—functioning as a pantry, home office, or powder room depending on need. Flexible spaces like this underscore the home’s thoughtful design, where every corner connects to Olmsted’s parkland living.

The dining and living rooms spill naturally onto an elevated deck, extending the home’s heart into the open air. Here, meals and gatherings take on a parkland backdrop, where Olmsted’s woodland and evening sky become part of the setting.

Just beyond the dining room, an open-air table transforms meals into picnics in the park. This seamless flow outdoors makes entertaining effortless, with Olmsted’s woodland canopy as a constant guest.

An expansive deck floats among the treetops, transforming each gathering into a picnic in the park. Surrounded by Olmsted’s woodland, evenings here unfold in privacy, pe

The living room extends outdoors to a treetop lounge, where conversations linger in the quiet of Olmsted’s park. Elevated above the city yet cradled in privacy, evenings here unfold in rare serenity.

Set apart in its own wing on the main level, the owner’s suite offers sanctuary just steps from the living areas yet distinctly private. With treetop views and direct access outdoors, it blends ease of living with the quiet seclusion of Olmsted’s park.

Awake to the quiet of Olmsted’s woodland, framed by windows that draw the forest inside. With two walk-in dressing rooms and direct access outdoors, the main-level owner’s suite is both convenient and secluded—its own private wing apart from daily life.

The primary bath combines spa-like comfort with clean contemporary lines, featuring a broad vanity with vessel sink, walk-in shower, and walls of glass that brighten the space with treetop views. Every detail balances privacy with the natural serenity of Olmsted’s park.

A dramatic serpentine stair curves downward, its walnut treads and sculptural lines carrying the home’s rich materiality into the garden level. This graceful transition links main-floor living to versatile suites and workspaces below.

The media room on the garden level is designed for relaxation and entertainment, a cozy counterpoint to the home’s open living spaces above. Tucked within its own suite of rooms, it balances comfort with the quiet seclusion of Olmsted’s park.

A bright lower-level bedroom easily flexes as a home office or studio, with windows drawing in park greenery. Its adaptability reflects the home’s design ethos—spaces that shift gracefully with life’s needs while rooted in Olmsted’s woodland calm.

The garden level hosts two full bedroom suites, each with its own bath, plus a fourth bedroom for added flexibility. Together they expand the home’s capacity for guests, multigenerational living, or dedicated workspaces—always with Olmsted’s woodland just outside.

A playful remnant of the original 1955 dwelling by Pacific Northwest Modernist Jake Lounsbury, this pink-tiled bath offers a rare nod to mid-century international style. Though distinct from the home’s contemporary reinvention, it stands as a time capsule—an authentic thread tying today’s residence to its architectural origins.

A generous lower-level suite opens directly to the garden patio, blending indoor comfort with outdoor living. With room for both rest and work, it offers guests or family members a private retreat within Olmsted’s woodland enclave.

A bright lower-level bath serves its adjoining suite with crisp finishes and playful natural accents. Even here, design nods to the surrounding parkland, carrying Olmsted’s woodland calm indoors.

A private patio opens directly to garden paths that echo the wild edges of Interlaken Park. Here, ferns, flowering groundcover, and the calls of owls and herons remind you that the city’s richest woodland habitat lies just outside your door.

A private patio extends into a borrowed landscape of Interlaken Park, where ferns and flowering groundcover thrive beside a century-old redwood grove. Owls, hawks, and herons animate the canopy, reminding you that Seattle’s wildest woodland is part of daily life here.

An integrated two-car garage is complemented by generous driveway space and guest parking above. Rare for a woodland setting, this Interlaken residence pairs parkland privacy with the everyday ease of ample parking.

This thoughtful floor plan balances open gathering spaces with private wings and flexible rooms. Every level maintains a seamless connection to Interlaken Park, extending daily life into the woodland landscape.

The garden level expands the home’s versatility with two full suites, a media room, and an additional bedroom that flexes as an office or studio. Direct patio access connects these private quarters to Interlaken Park’s borrowed landscape.

A grassy clearing offers a quiet counterpart to the home’s decks and patios, framed by hydrangea and woodland understory. Set within Interlaken Park’s living tapestry, it’s a place for pause, conversation, and the restorative calm of nature.

Tucked within Interlaken Park, the residence sits in rare seclusion on a private lane while embracing treetop outlooks in every direction. From above, the home reveals its balance of contemporary design, generous outdoor living, and woodland privacy at the heart of North Capitol Hill.

A broad stone-paved drive provides abundant parking for residents and guests alike. Rare in a woodland enclave, this ease of access pairs everyday practicality with the quiet setting of Interlaken Park.

At dusk, the front entry glows with a quiet welcome, framed by woodland plantings and the shelter of a private lane. This is the threshold to a rare Interlaken residence—secluded in the park, yet minutes from the energy of North Capitol Hill.

A generous parking court sits quietly beneath towering evergreens, a rare amenity in this woodland enclave. The ease of arrival here complements the privacy of Interlaken Park, where city life feels held at a distance.

Just minutes away, Volunteer Park’s historic conservatory and Olmsted-designed grounds offer culture, history, and seasonal beauty. From Interlaken’s quiet sanctuary, the best of North Capitol Hill remains close at hand.

North Capitol Hill hums with cafés, shops, and culture, all just minutes from the quiet sanctuary of Interlaken Park. Light rail nearby provides direct access to Sea-Tac Airport, while Highway 520 links seamlessly to the Eastside’s technology and business centers—placing the world within easy reach, even as home remains grounded in woodland calm.

Courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Co.

1522 E Interlaken Boulevard

Seattle, WA 98112

$2,095,000

Residential

4 Beds

3.50 Baths

3005 SqFt

Active

Live out Olmstead’s dream in Interlaken Park. One of five distinguished residences in a private enclave, this custom tree-top contemporary designed by PNW architect Jake Lounsbury is brilliantly sited for privacy, effortless parkland access and seasonal views of Portage Bay. Entertain in the renovated chef’s kitchen, expansive great room and grand deck. The open floorplan offers flexible living with sumptuous primary suite on the main level and self-contained guest suite with private patio. Finishes include vertical grain fir, walnut hardwoods, granite entry and fireplaces. Capacious integrated 2-car garage with abundant guest parking. Gateway to trails, pristine wildlife habitats, amid bustling Capitol Hill culture. Minutes to Downtown.

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Property Features

Community: North Capitol Hill
1 Story w/Bsmnt.
View: Bay
View: Mountain(s)
View: See Remarks
View: Territorial
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Patio
Sprinkler System
Bus Line Nearby: Yes
Exterior: Wood
Roof: Metal
Parking: Attached Garage
Year Built: 1955
2025 Taxes: $17132.00
Buyer Broker Comp.: 2.5%
Listing #: 2434205

Lot Details

Lot Size: 0.14 acres
Lot Dimensions: 85' x 94' (Irregular)

Adjacent to Public Land
Corner Lot
Cul-De-Sac
Curbs
Open Space
Paved
Secluded

Appliances That Stay

Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Double Oven
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)

Interior

Bath Off Primary
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Skylight(s)
Sprinkler System
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-In Pantry
Walk-In Closet(s)
Water Heater
Cooling: None
Heating: Forced Air
Natural Gas
Fireplaces: 1

Schools

District: Seattle
Elem: Montlake
Middle: Meany Mid
High: Garfield High

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