Laurelhurst doesn’t change quickly — and that’s part of what makes it one of Seattle’s most coveted neighborhoods. But beneath the steady surface, the neighborhood is always quietly evolving. A new lakefront home replaces a 1940s rambler. A century-old craftsman gets a sensitive addition. A longtime family on 47th Avenue NE pulls a permit to finally finish that basement. Every one of these decisions is recorded by the City of Seattle, and every one of them tells a story about where Laurelhurst is heading.
This live map shows every building, land-use, and trade permit issued inside Laurelhurst over the past twelve months. The data comes directly from the City of Seattle’s open data portal and refreshes nightly, which means a permit pulled this week will appear here within a day or two. Click any marker to see the property address, project description, estimated value, and a link to the official city record.
For homeowners, this is one of the clearest signals available about your neighborhood’s trajectory. A cluster of high-value remodels on nearby blocks tends to lift surrounding values. A wave of new construction on the waterfront points to where investment is concentrating. For buyers, it’s a way to do real homework before making an offer — to understand what’s actually being built, where, and at what scale.
Use the filters above the map to narrow the view to new construction, additions and remodels, or permits issued in just the last thirty days. The recent activity list below highlights the latest twenty-five filings with full project details. Bookmark this page and come back periodically — when you return, any permits issued since your last visit will be flagged at the top so you can quickly see what’s changed.
Matthew Konsmo
Associate Real Estate Broker
Coldwell Banker Danforth
Western Washington
Serving buyers and sellers with integrity and expertise. Matthew is an Associate Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker Danforth, helping clients navigate the Pacific Northwest market with confidence.