3437 NW 56th Street

Experience a truly extraordinary, fully gated estate set on a rare 20,237-square-foot lot with sweeping views of the Salmon Bay Waterway, Puget Sound, and the Olympic Mountains. This is Pacific Northwest living at its finest. Inside, a grand living room with soaring 25-foot wood-beamed ceilings and walls of glass opens to an expansive 65-foot veranda—an entertainer’s dream with seamless indoor-outdoor flow and unforgettable sunset views. The chef’s kitchen features a dramatic 14-foot counter, Viking and Thermador appliances, plus a fully equipped butler’s pantry and additional kitchenette—perfect for hosting with effortless prep and discreet cleanup. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private balcony with views of the sound, fireplace, and spa-like bath with continuously heated floors and a solid stone soaking tub. Five additional bedrooms, flexible living space, and convenient upstairs laundry complete the level. The lower-level rec room with second kitchen creates incredible flex space for gatherings or multi-generational living. Rare amenities include an indoor squash or half basketball court, a pickleball court, a putting green, and expansive play and garden areas. A detached ADU adds even more versatility with an additional bedroom and 3/4 bath—ideal for guests, MIL, live-in nanny, or passive income. Prime location minutes to Ballard Locks, Shilshole Marina, Discovery Park, and Ballard Sunday Market.