We wrote about this 525 square foot cottage in Magnolia less than a month ago when the price was $789K. Since then they've dropped the price to $675,000. High bluff views across the Sound just got a lot more affordable.

For $324,750, you can get a 540 square foot cottage on a tiny 1,542 square foot lot. It was built in 1918, a fine time for Craftsman. Plenty of deck and patio space means a lot less mowing. All the basics in a classic design in a house that looks well kept.

This 540 square foot cabin was built in 1946, back when those trees seems equally tiny and cute. Now, they and the house have aged. The 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom house lists at $285,000, definitely an uncommon modern price. The 6,647 square foot lot alone should be worth much of that.

A hundred years old and looking like the owners appreciated the style. Between maintaining that classic feel and impressive gardens, this 580 square foot 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage looks ready for another century. Let's hope some of the filigree survives. In the meantime, it is available for $435,000. Evidently, there's even room for another building on the 5,662 square foot lot, a bonus.

A 610 square foot cottage on 2,178 square feet of land has a list price of $410,000. Being in Ballard and having a Walk Score of 79 means less has to fit inside, which gives you more space. Pay particular attention to the tile work in the bathroom. You may need to take a tour to see more than the garage thanks to some very mature growth called trees.

Let the trees and bushes grow tall enough and create some privacy in the middle of West Seattle. The house has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 640 square foot inside; plus 4,900 square feet outside. Subtract some for the shrubbery and find that you have less to mow. They're asking $329,500 for the 1952 property.

Stack it up. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 670 square foot house sits on a 4,356 square foot lot that terraces up from the street. Each level gets a better view, even the back which eventually rises enough to see over the house. That's one way to check your back gutters. It is listed at $374,950, which includes an updated kitchen, and a detached garage that has a wooden floor and a fine paint job. A nice way to treat your car well - or create a creative space.

A 1941 bungalow has quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, extensive use of tile, and modern fixtures. Someone managed to maintain a sense of style throughout. They even painted the cinder block garage to match the decor, an eye for detail. The house has 670 square feet, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom. The yard is largely a blank canvas for a gardener, or a reason to leave at a low maintenance lawn. Inside, you get to work with winter tones, or a redesign. That partly depends on choice and whether you enough left after negotiating around their list price of $395,000.