refern design & real estate
DESIGN PROJECT:
THE LESCHI HOUSE
The Location
Project Description
Seattle, WA
Renovation to the interior of a 1970's mid-century split level in the beautiful Leschi Neighborhood overlooking Lake Washington with views of Mt. Rainier.
Think mid-century split level turned mid-scandi modern. The project is inspired by the Pacific Northwest, blending the clean minimalism and cozy warmth of Scandinavian design with the organic forms and wood tones of Mid-Century Modern.
FIX-AND-FLIP:
THE MULLEN HOUSE
The Location
Tacoma, WA
South Tacoma
The Stats
Square Footage | 1,597SF
Purchase Price | $382,000
Renovation Costs | $62,000 ($39/sqft)
Resale Price (ARV) | $525,000
Total Property Hold Time | 11 weeks
Total Renovation Time | 5 weeks
Time on Market | 2 days
Closing Date | December 30, 2025
FIX-AND-FLIP:
THE GUNNISON GLOW-UP
The Location
The Stats
Tacoma, WA
Oakland Neighborhood
Square Feet | 858SF converted to 1,458SF including a new detached dwelling unit (DADU)
Purchase Price | $315,000
Renovation Costs | $170,000 ($116/sqft)
Resale Price (ARV) | $585,000
Total Property Hold Time | 37 weeks
Total Renovation Time | 24 weeks
Time on Market | 7 days
Closing Date | December 24, 2025
FIX-AND-FLIP:
THE SHERIDAN SHOTGUN
The Location
Tacoma, WA
Hilltop Neighborhood
The Stats
Square Footage | 904SF
Purchase Price | $290,000
Renovation Costs | $74,500 ($82/sqft)
Resale Price (ARV) | $435,000
Total Property Hold Time | 116 days (16 weeks)
Total Renovation Time | 77 days (11 weeks)
Time on Market | 2 days for offer (26 days total)
Closing Date | June 25, 2025
FIX-AND-FLIP: THE IVY COTTAGE
The Location
Tacoma, WA
McKinley Neighborhood
The Stats
Square Feet - 768SF converted to 1,010SF
Purchase Price - $295,000
Renovation Costs - $54,000 ($53/sqft)
Resale Price (ARV) - $430,500
Total Property Hold Time - 140 days (20 weeks)
Total Renovation Time - 63 days (9 weeks)
Time on Market - 3 days
Closing Date - February 13, 2025
FIX-AND-FLIP:
THE RIDGEWOOD RENO
The Location
Tacoma, WA
Hilltop Neighborhood
The Stats
Square Footage | 1,596SF
Purchase Price | $325,000
Renovation Costs | $122,000 ($76/sqft)
Resale Price (ARV) | $540,000
Total Property Hold Time | 197 days (28 weeks)
Total Renovation Time | 140 days (20 weeks)
Time on Market | 4 days
Closing Date | June 10, 2024