A Burien home that captures the spirit and vision of one of Seattle's most prolific architects has never been on the market in its current configuration.
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This mid-century abode, located at 3735 SW 171st St. in Burien, was totally reimagined in the 1960s by Einar Anderson. When the work was finished, Anderson and his family lived in the home for decades. Now, the waterfront house is for sale for just under $3 million.
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Anderson, a Seattle native, used the GI Bill to fund his architectural education after World War II. By the 1960s, he was a partner in the prestigious architect firm Steinhart, Theriault and Anderson. That firm was responsible for several notable buildings in Seattle, including their historical landmark office building on Eastlake Avenue and the Swedish Club Building on Dexter.
This 2,290-square-foot home, which he purchased and re-designed from its original iteration, rests on the south shore of Burien's Three Tree Point.
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The home's original features — hallmarks of the its mid-century style — are completely intact. The wood, tile and glass create clean, linear angles that frame the nearby beach and waterfront.
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The 8,217 square foot lot the home sits on has a Puget Sound backdrop. There's also a Kabota garden, which gives the courtyard a classic mid-century Japanese vibe.
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Anna Marie Erwert writes from both the renter and new buyer perspective, having (finally) achieved both statuses. She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. Follow Anna on Twitter: @AnnaMarieErwert.