Erik Stanford Real Estate Seattle

Erik Stanford Real Estate Seattle Southeast Seattle native & broker with 25 years of local history. I’m a Strategic Curator and Negotiation Expert who treats your equity as my own.

Think of me as your trusted pilot—focused on a boutique, high-trust experience and a smooth landing. SOUTH & CENTRAL SEATTLE SPECIALIST 📍
I didn’t just learn these neighborhoods; I grew up in them. As a Southeast Seattle native, my intuition for areas like Beacon Hill, Mount Baker, Seward Park, and the Central District is rooted in a quarter-century of local history. I have navigated these communities through every market shift and evolution since I began my career in 2001. I prioritize a boutique approach over high-volume "factory" real estate, choosing to work with a limited number of clients so I can treat your home—and your equity—as if it were my own. ACCOUNTABILITY, STEWARDSHIP, AND PROBATE LEADERSHIP ⚖️
Real estate is about trust and human connection, not just transactions. This sense of stewardship is deeply personal: having served as a Personal Representative for three family estates, I have sat in your chair. I understand the legal, financial, and emotional weight of settling a family legacy. I listen between the lines, solve problems before they escalate, and provide the clinical precision and compassionate guidance needed for a sound, smooth transition. My word is my bond, and my commitment is to stay in the fight until the job is done. THE STRATEGIC NEGOTIATION EDGE 🧠
Most people think real estate negotiation is about "splitting the difference." My two decades at the bargaining table have taught me otherwise. I am a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) trained in psychology-based strategies used in high-stakes environments. I don’t just "handle" offers; I strategically uncover the other side’s motivations to protect your bottom line. Whether providing Strategic Buyer Advocacy or protecting a seller’s equity, I ensure you never leave money on the table or get backed into a corner by a difficult party. EXPERIENCE COUNTS: CURATING THE NARRATIVE 🎨
With 25 years of experience, I offer a client experience grounded in clarity, patience, and "call it as I see it" honesty. I believe in Curation over just "listing." This means I am radically hands-on, personally managing the transformation of your property. I provide strategic curation of your visual presentation—overseeing professional photography and deploying video when it is the right strategic fit for the property—to ensure no detail is overlooked. Think of me as your trusted pilot—calm in turbulence, and always focused on helping you land safely.

PENDING — EARLINGTON HILL TRI-LEVEL278 Lind Ave NWCoffee. Cascades. Rainier on fire.This Renton tri-level is now pending...
09/13/2026

PENDING — EARLINGTON HILL TRI-LEVEL
278 Lind Ave NW

Coffee. Cascades. Rainier on fire.

This Renton tri-level is now pending.

Cascades with your coffee. Rainier when the sun sets it on fire. This 1992 contemporary tri-level was refreshed top to bottom this summer: new kitchen with white shaker-style cabinetry, quartz counters, and stainless appliances; new carpet; new LVP flooring in entry, powder room, and kitchen; fresh paint.

Every east-facing window frames territorial views with glimpses of the Cascades. The living room, primary bedroom, and mezzanine bedroom also face south — straight at Mount Rainier. The primary bedroom shares a dual-entry full bath with the second bedroom (vaulted ceiling, north-facing arched window: office, guest room, your call). Tucked between floors, the finished addition adds a large bedroom with vaulted ceiling and a south-facing arched picture window framing Mount Rainier directly, plus a loft sleeping/storage area, a fully appointed laundry area, and a 3/4 bath.

The east side stacks three decks — top floor, main floor, and yard — connected by an outdoor stairway; the garage opens straight onto the yard deck too. 2-car garage: one bay has less clearance, verify for your needs. Fenced backyard, weathered pergola, moderate slope. Refreshed west side: new fence, gate, and gravel walkway. Main water line replaced 2023 — one less thing to budget for.

Approx. 1,620 SqFt per 2002 appraisal; KCR: 1,170 SqFt. Fred Meyer one way, Uwajimaya the other, the farmers market on Tuesdays. 405 puts I-5, the Eastside, and SeaTac all within reach — pick your errand, pick your escape.

📍 278 Lind Ave NW, Renton | PENDING

View the property page with all the details:
https://erikstanford.com/278-lind-ave-nw

09/13/2026
JUST LISTED • CENTRAL AREA DUPLEX2307 E Columbia St • Seattle, WACENTRAL • FLEXIBLE • CONNECTEDOwn central Seattle diffe...
09/12/2026

JUST LISTED • CENTRAL AREA DUPLEX

2307 E Columbia St • Seattle, WA

CENTRAL • FLEXIBLE • CONNECTED

Own central Seattle differently.

2307 E Columbia St is a vacant 1906 duplex built around a pretty compelling idea: live in one unit and let the other help offset the cost of ownership.

Each unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, its own kitchen, in-unit laundry and a lockable entry. Upstairs adds a small bonus room with a walk-in closet—extra space for the way life actually gets lived.

Maybe it’s owner + renter. Maybe it’s multigenerational living with enough separation for privacy. Or maybe both units become part of a long-term or furnished mid-term rental strategy.

And the location does some heavy lifting of its own: just north of 23rd & Cherry, with 23rd & Union, Seattle University, Seattle Central College, nearby medical centers and transit close at hand. Walk Score 90 • Bike Score 98.

Add the covered front porch, classic wood staircase, fully fenced shared backyard and unmistakable 1906 Seattle street presence, and you’ve got a property that offers something increasingly useful: options.

$775,000

MLS # 2579713

Full property page, photos, floor plans, walkthroughs, What’s Nearby and more:

erikstanford.com/2307-e-columbia-st

JUST LISTED • HUNTINGTON HEIGHTS — 11002 SE PETROVITSKY RD, UNIT D302Condo simplicity. More room to breathe.Not every co...
09/12/2026

JUST LISTED • HUNTINGTON HEIGHTS — 11002 SE PETROVITSKY RD, UNIT D302

Condo simplicity. More room to breathe.

Not every condo feels boxed in. Some buyers want the ease of condo living without feeling hemmed in by neighboring units, low ceilings, or ground-level activity.

D302 makes that trade especially well. The top-floor 1,053-SF plan has two bedrooms, two baths, vaulted living space, and an east-facing outlook across lawn, mature trees, and sky. Morning light reaches through living, dining, and kitchen, while the large covered balcony extends the living space outdoors.

Then the home keeps opening up.

The balcony sits above the landscaped courtyard and beyond neighboring sightlines, giving it a noticeably more private feel. At approximately 91 SF, it works like a real outdoor room, with an additional approximately 25 SF of dedicated storage. Top-floor living also means no neighbor overhead and notable quiet.

Inside, the home has been extensively updated with white shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, new LVP flooring, new bedroom carpet, fresh paint, new doors and trim, updated lighting, and substantially updated baths. The kitchen has remained unused since renovation.

The layout includes a true primary suite with a sunny window bump-out, separate dressing/vanity area and private bath, plus a generous second bedroom that works equally well as guest space or a home office.

Huntington Heights adds a clubhouse with fitness center, game room, resident office, full kitchen, dining and living areas, and outdoor gathering space. North Benson Center and Fred Meyer are close by, UW Medicine Valley Medical Center is just down the hill, and IKEA is nearby.

VAULTED | POLISHED | QUIET

📍 11002 SE Petrovitsky Rd, Unit D302 • Renton, WA | $359,950

View the property page, photos, floor plan, Community Amenities, What’s Nearby and more:

erikstanford.com/11002-se-petrovitsky-rd-unit-d302

HILLMAN CITY BUNGALOW — 3639 S LUCILE STSmall house. Full property.Not everyone needs a big house. Some buyers want a ho...
08/20/2026

HILLMAN CITY BUNGALOW — 3639 S LUCILE ST

Small house. Full property.

Not everyone needs a big house. Some buyers want a house of their own — and the yard, parking, storage and breathing room that come with it.

This 1942 Hillman City bungalow makes that trade especially well. The 720-SF one-level plan has two real bedrooms, warm old-growth fir floors, a paneled-and-beamed living room ceiling, and an easy flow from living room to kitchen and dining. The kitchen is notably well-sized for the house, with generous cabinetry and counter space, plus a sliding door that pulls dining straight onto the deck.

Then the property keeps going.

The 5,000-SF lot gives you a garden-like front approach beneath mature canopy and a broad, fenced south-facing backyard with open lawn, deck, separate patio and detached shed. There’s an attached carport for covered parking, with direct everyday access beside the kitchen, plus a separate clean, dry, secure laundry/storage room with included front-loading washer and dryer.

Fresh paint, professionally cleaned windows and staging sharpened the presentation without trying to turn a 1942 bungalow into something it isn’t. The home and sewer were both fully pre-inspected before market. The sewer story goes beyond a scope: targeted repair included new PVC, a partial liner and additional cleanout, followed by a post-repair camera scope all the way to the city main.

And then there’s the location. Columbia City Station is about six blocks away, Link runs right through the neighborhood, and the planned Graham Street Station would be closer still. Downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay sit beyond the neighborhood skyline.

Enjoy the yard exactly as it is — or stay curious about what a 5,000-SF lot with this much open space behind the house may allow over time.

COMPACT | CAPABLE | CONNECTED

📍 3639 S Lucile St, Seattle | $569,000

View the property page, photos, floor plan, inspections and more:
erikstanford.com/3639-s-lucile-st

**PENDING — EARLINGTON HILL TRI-LEVEL****278 Lind Ave NW****Coffee. Cascades. Rainier on fire.**This Renton tri-level is...
07/18/2026

**PENDING — EARLINGTON HILL TRI-LEVEL**
**278 Lind Ave NW**

**Coffee. Cascades. Rainier on fire.**

This Renton tri-level is now pending.

Cascades with your coffee. Rainier when the sun sets it on fire. This 1992 contemporary tri-level was refreshed top to bottom this summer: new kitchen with white shaker-style cabinetry, quartz counters, and stainless appliances; new carpet; new LVP flooring in entry, powder room, and kitchen; fresh paint.

Every east-facing window frames territorial views with glimpses of the Cascades. The living room, primary bedroom, and mezzanine bedroom also face south — straight at Mount Rainier. The primary bedroom shares a dual-entry full bath with the second bedroom (vaulted ceiling, north-facing arched window: office, guest room, your call). Tucked between floors, the finished addition adds a large bedroom with vaulted ceiling and a south-facing arched picture window framing Mount Rainier directly, plus a loft sleeping/storage area, a fully appointed laundry area, and a 3/4 bath.

The east side stacks three decks — top floor, main floor, and yard — connected by an outdoor stairway; the garage opens straight onto the yard deck too. 2-car garage: one bay has less clearance, verify for your needs. Fenced backyard, weathered pergola, moderate slope. Refreshed west side: new fence, gate, and gravel walkway. Main water line replaced 2023 — one less thing to budget for.

Approx. 1,620 SqFt per 2002 appraisal; KCR: 1,170 SqFt. Fred Meyer one way, Uwajimaya the other, the farmers market on Tuesdays. 405 puts I-5, the Eastside, and SeaTac all within reach — pick your errand, pick your escape.

📍 **278 Lind Ave NW, Renton | PENDING**

View the property page with all the details:
https://erikstanford.com/278-lind-ave-nw

BEACON HILL MID-CENTURY RAMBLER — 3533 S AUSTIN STLevel-Headed | Renewed | ReadyNot every mid-century rambler got the re...
06/11/2026

BEACON HILL MID-CENTURY RAMBLER — 3533 S AUSTIN ST

Level-Headed | Renewed | Ready

Not every mid-century rambler got the renovation it deserved. This one did.

One level. Four bedrooms. Two zones. The private primary bedroom with half bath sits at one end of the house — own entrance from the kitchen, laundry nearby. The other three bedrooms are at the opposite end. Zero-step entry. This is the layout that works for multigenerational living, guests, work-from-home, or anyone who wants privacy without stairs.

The 2021 renovation shows throughout: gray shaker kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, skylight, floor-to-ceiling tile fireplace surround, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, crown molding, updated baths, eat-in nook, separate dining room, and slider to the patio. The updates are not loud. That is the point. Barely lived in since.

Out back: private fenced yard with patio, fruit trees, and garden space. Half a block to the Chief Sealth Trail, 0.6 miles to Othello Station. Parking for six. Ducted heat pump installed 2022 — heating and cooling. Pre-inspected home and sewer. Crawlspace drainage just completed with 25-year transferable warranty.

The prep is thorough. The house is ready.

📍 3533 S Austin St, Seattle | $738,000

View property page with all the details: https://erikstanford.com/3533-s-austin-st

SEWARD PARK MID CENTURY — 5210 S KENYON STSubstantial | Storied | BecomingSome households do not need less house. They n...
06/04/2026

SEWARD PARK MID CENTURY — 5210 S KENYON ST

Substantial | Storied | Becoming

Some households do not need less house. They need a house that can hold more life.

This stone-and-glass 1965 mid-century sits on a quiet interior lot in Seward Park — broad front glass, floor-to-ceiling stone façade, low roofline. The kind of house that announces itself before you reach the door.

Inside: 27-foot foyer with original pebbled glass sidelights and embossed tile, sunken living room with vaulted ceiling and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, formal dining, and a second dining area with pass-through to the large sunny back patio. Three bedrooms and a front den with its own vaulted ceiling keep daily life easy upstairs.

Then the lower level earns its own conversation. 8-foot ceilings, nearly 500 SF rec room with second fireplace, two more bedrooms, bonus room, 3/4 bath, huge laundry room with exterior access — the start of a future second kitchen — and a 2-car garage connected to both levels. Multigenerational living, rental potential, buyer to verify.

Pre-inspected, home and sewer. As-is estate sale.

Open houses:
Thu 6/4 11a–1p | Fri 6/5 4–6p | Sat 6/6 12–3p | Sun 6/7 1–4p

📍 5210 S Kenyon Street, Seattle | $788,000
Offers reviewed Tuesday 6/9 at 1:00 PM
View property page with all the details: https://erikstanford.com/5210-s-kenyon-st

Congratulations to Team Stanton-Matan. 🎉This one had layers.Jennifer and Ofer put real care into this home — you can see...
05/23/2026

Congratulations to Team Stanton-Matan. 🎉

This one had layers.

Jennifer and Ofer put real care into this home — you can see it in every corner of the garden, every detail of the house itself. Rooted. Refined. Tended. Those words weren't marketing. They were a description.

When we went live, the market agreed. Nine offers. Closed at $1,170,000 — nearly 20% over list.

But the number isn't the story. The story is two people who loved where they lived, trusted the process, and got the result they deserved.

And to the new owners — congratulations. In a field of nine, you stepped up and showed us you wanted this home. That kind of conviction tells me you already understand what makes it special. It's yours now. Take good care of it.

It has been a genuine honor to represent my long time friends and clients through this journey. Wishing everyone involved all the best in the chapters ahead.

05/12/2026

The April numbers are in.

Inventory up 28%, median price at $998,899 — down 3% from last year, but rates dropped too, saving buyers roughly $432/month compared to April 2025.

The split is real: 38% of homes sold above list when priced right. 24% needed a price reduction before they moved.

This market doesn't punish sellers. It punishes overpricing.

Buying or selling this spring? Happy to talk through what the numbers mean for your situation.

— Erik Stanford | Windermere Real Estate

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