SOLD

3229 95th Place NE

Clyde Hill, Washington 98004

$5,100,000

First Clyde Hill home to sell over $5 million in 2022 • Sold in 28 days


Property at a Glance

$5.1M
Sale Price
28
Days on Market
5 / 4.75
Beds / Baths
4,920
Square Feet
0.48
Acres
1991
Year Built

Distinctive Features

Mediterranean Architecture: Classic villa design with terracotta tile roof and arched windows
Resort-Style Pool: Professionally landscaped outdoor oasis with panoramic views
Panoramic Views: Seattle skyline, Lake Washington, and SR-520 bridge vistas
Prime Clyde Hill Location: Exclusive Eastside community with waterfront proximity
Luxury Finishes: Custom wood paneling, designer lighting, and high-end materials throughout
Grand Entertaining Spaces: Formal dining, two-story foyer, and expansive great room

The Challenge

Selling a luxury estate requires more than just listing it. Here's what we were up against.

⏰ Time-Sensitive International Relocation

The sellers were relocating internationally and needed a quick, top-dollar sale. In the luxury market, urgency often means leaving money on the table—but not this time. We needed to compress the typical 60-90 day luxury sales cycle without compromising on price.

🏗️ Neighboring Construction Chaos

Multiple neighboring properties were under active construction, creating noise disruption during showings and visual challenges for curb appeal. Luxury buyers expect perfection—construction zones create immediate objections. We needed to overcome this perception barrier through strategic marketing and property presentation.

📈 Rising Mortgage Rates in 2022

The Federal Reserve was aggressively raising interest rates throughout 2022, creating hesitation in the luxury buyer pool. Buyers were waiting for market corrections, and sellers were increasingly concerned about depreciation. We needed to create urgency and demonstrate value despite macroeconomic headwinds.

💎 Breaking Clyde Hill's $5M Barrier

No Clyde Hill property had sold over $5 million in 2022. We needed to establish new pricing benchmarks through exceptional marketing, strategic positioning, and targeting the right buyer pool. This wasn't just about selling a home—it was about proving market value at a new tier.

Most agents would have advised waiting for better market conditions.
We saw an opportunity to set records.


The Strategy

Every challenge had a solution. Here's the comprehensive marketing approach that delivered record results.

Professional Staging Transformation

Coordinated luxury staging across all 4,920 square feet to showcase the home's Mediterranean elegance. Strategic furniture placement highlighted the property's best features—panoramic views, architectural details, and entertaining spaces—while creating emotional connections with buyers during tours.

Expert Landscaping to Overcome Construction Challenges

Hired professional landscapers to enhance curb appeal despite neighboring construction zones. Fresh plantings, meticulous lawn care, and strategic outdoor lighting drew buyers' eyes to the property's beauty—not the temporary disruptions around it. First impressions matter in luxury real estate.

Custom Photography & Cinematic Videography

Commissioned professional photography and drone videography to capture the estate's grandeur from every angle. High-quality visuals allowed us to control the narrative online—luxury buyers saw pristine images, not construction zones. The cinematic video tour generated significant pre-showing interest.

Strategic Digital & Agent Network Marketing

Deployed multi-channel marketing: targeted digital ads reaching qualified luxury buyers, direct outreach to Sotheby's global network, and agent-to-agent marketing across top Eastside brokerages. Positioned the property as "first over $5M in 2022" to create prestige and urgency.

High-Profile Open House Marketing

Organized a luxury open house event with strategic promotion across broker networks and buyer databases. The result? Over 100 attendees—unprecedented for a Clyde Hill property. This created competitive energy and social proof, demonstrating strong market demand despite economic headwinds.

Strategic Pricing to Generate Multiple Offers

Rather than overpricing and waiting months, we priced strategically to generate immediate interest and multiple competing offers. This approach—combined with exceptional marketing—allowed us to achieve $5.1 million while maintaining momentum. The result: record price, fast close.


The Results

Numbers don't lie. Here's what strategic marketing and expert execution delivered.

$5.1M
Record Sale Price
First Clyde Hill home over $5M in 2022
28
Days to Sold
Rapid close despite market challenges
100+
Open House Attendees
Unprecedented turnout for Clyde Hill
Multiple
Offers Generated
Competitive bidding in rising-rate market

Marketing Execution Highlights

Professional staging coordinated across 4,920 sq ft
Expert landscaping to overcome construction challenges
Custom videography and drone footage campaign
Targeted digital marketing reaching 10,000+ qualified buyers
Agent networking event with 25+ top Eastside brokers
Strategic open house generating 100+ attendees

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The Clyde Hill Advantage

Clyde Hill represents one of the Pacific Northwest's most exclusive residential enclaves. This 1-square-mile community of approximately 3,100 residents sits between Bellevue and Medina, offering unparalleled Lake Washington waterfront access and proximity to Seattle's tech corridor.

Properties here command premium values due to the community's meticulous planning, architectural standards, and location. Clyde Hill homes enjoy:

Panoramic views of Lake Washington, Seattle skyline, and the Cascade Mountains
Prime location between downtown Bellevue and Medina's waterfront estates
Proximity to elite schools including Bellevue School District's top-rated programs
Architectural distinction with Mediterranean, contemporary, and traditional estates

Clyde Hill by the Numbers

Median Home Value
$3.7M+
Community Size
1 Sq Mile
Population
~3,100
Distance to Bellevue
2 Miles

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Client testimonial available upon request

— Seller, 3229 95th Place NE
International Relocation • Sold February 2022

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Meet Your Luxury Real Estate Advisor

Freddy Delgadillo - Luxury Real Estate Agent Realogics Sotheby's International Realty

Freddy Delgadillo

Luxury Real Estate Advisor

With over 25 years of luxury real estate experience on Seattle's Eastside, Freddy Delgadillo has established himself as one of the region's most trusted advisors for high-net-worth clients. Specializing in properties ranging from $1 million to $12 million+, Freddy represents buyers and sellers in Bellevue, Clyde Hill, Medina, Kirkland, and surrounding waterfront communities.

What sets Freddy apart is his extraordinary 80-85% repeat client rate—a testament to the trust and results he delivers. Through Realogics Sotheby's International Realty, he provides clients access to the world's most prestigious real estate network, connecting local expertise with global reach.

Professional Certifications

CRS
Certified Residential Specialist
CLHMS
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
CSP
Certified Staging Professional
ABR
Accredited Buyer's Representative
RSPS
Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist
MRP
Military Relocation Professional
SFR
Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource
SRS
Seller Representative Specialist
CNE
Certified Negotiation Expert

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