251 Summit Ave

Behind the arched brick entry and storybook gable, 251 Summit Avenue has been the setting for one family’s story since the 1950s, its rooms have held the rhythms of everyday life—quiet mornings, shared meals, holiday gatherings and the many small moments that turn a house into a home. Now, this well-loved Bellevue residence is ready to begin a new chapter. The covered front porch welcomes you inside, where the central foyer introduces a layout that feels both gracious and practical. To one side, the spacious living room offers a bay window that fills the space with natural light, along with a decorative stone fireplace. Across the foyer, the formal dining room provides plenty of room for everyday meals, special occasions and the traditions a new owner will bring. The home’s traditional floor plan gives each room its own sense of purpose while still allowing the spaces to flow naturally from one to the next. A wide hallway leads to three comfortable bedrooms, linen closet, and a full bathroom all conveniently arranged on the main level. The kitchen offers generous space, pantry storage, and a practical footprint that has served the home well for decades. It is functional as it stands while giving the next owner an excellent opportunity to refresh and modernize the space in a style of their own. A separate staircase off hallway leads to the attic, where an impressive amount of storage provides valuable room for seasonal items, keepsakes and everything that is easier to tuck away. The scale of the space also invites imagination, with thoughtful improvements it may offer intriguing possibilities for future potential living space. The home continues to unfold with the the walk-out lower level, where ample daylight helps the laundry and flex area feel more open and expansive than expected. Just beyond a large finished room offers the flexibility to become a den, game room, movie space, home office, hobby room, gym or comfortable retreat—a place for everyday life to spread out beyond the main floor. A second full bathroom, utility area, separate storage room, and access to the one-car garage complete the lower level. The walk-out design and multiple spaces make this level especially useful, whether the next owner needs room for recreation, projects, working from home or simply the extra storage that older homes do not always provide. Together, the attic and lower level allow the home to live much larger than its stated 1,538 square feet. Central heating and air conditioning add year-round comfort, while the main-level bedrooms, two full bathrooms, garage and flexible bonus areas make the home practical and full of possibility. Many of its finishes reflect the years it has faithfully served the same family, and the property has been priced with future updates and modernization in mind. The opportunity is here to move in, make improvements over time and shape the home into something distinctly your own without losing the character that has made it special for so long. Homes with this combination of history, space and potential are not often available, so don't miss this opportunity!