Seattle Neighborhood
Madrona
Homes built: 1900s-1950s | Styles: Craftsman Bungalow, English Cottage, Tudor Revival
About Madrona
Perched on the hillside between Capitol Hill and Lake Washington, Madrona offers a beautiful blend of historic character and vibrant community energy. The neighborhood's housing stock features a wonderful mix of early Craftsman bungalows, charming English cottages, and thoughtfully updated mid-century homes, many with stunning lake and mountain views.
Common Painting Challenges in Madrona
- Lead paint in the neighborhood's many pre-1978 Craftsman and cottage homes
- Steep hillside lots creating challenging access for exterior painting
- Cedar siding and wood shingle maintenance on aging homes
- Sun exposure on west-facing facades causing accelerated paint fading
- Older homes with deferred maintenance requiring extensive surface preparation
- Balancing historic character with modern paint system upgrades
