Discover this exceptional investment opportunity located in the sought-after Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home not only exudes timeless charm but also comes with tenants already in place, making it a true turn-key income-producing property. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice the craftsmanship and character that make this property stand out—arched doorways, built-in dressers, and even a vintage skeleton key that speaks to its storied past. The main level features warm hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, and an updated kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops—modern touches that appeal to today’s renters. With nearby parks, trendy shops, and popular dining spots, bring the vibrant Ravenna lifestyle right to your tenants' doorstep. Just minutes from the University of Washington, this location ensures a steady stream of rental demand. This is your chance to secure a seamless investment with income already flowing. Start earning from day one with this rare gem in one of Seattle’s most desirable neighborhoods!
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Listed by: COMPASS • Sterling Roe
$775,000
1305 NE 55th Street, Seattle, WA 98105
4beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
1,441 Square Feet Lot
$759,800 Zestimate®
$484/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceUpdated kitchenWarm hardwood floorsArched doorwaysBuilt-in dressersStainless steel appliancesQuartz countertops
- 55 days |
- 1,510 |
- 84 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Sterling Roe,
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2518568
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Vinyl Plank
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 1,441 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Gas Available
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 8816400895
- Zoning: LR2
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
- Water: Public, Company: City of Seattle
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University District
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $484/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $731,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,313
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 56 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
Estimated market value
$759,800
$722,000 - $798,000
$5,421/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $775,000+6.9%$484/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,200-59.3%$1/sqft |
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| 1/26/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/24/2022 | Price change | $2,950-15.7%$2/sqft |
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| 1/21/2022 | Price change | $3,500-12.5%$2/sqft |
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| 1/11/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,000$3/sqft |
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| 12/15/2021 | Sold | $725,000-5.2%$453/sqft |
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| 11/19/2021 | Pending sale | $764,995$478/sqft |
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| 11/6/2021 | Price change | $764,995-2.5%$478/sqft |
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| 10/24/2021 | Price change | $784,995-0.6%$491/sqft |
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| 10/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $789,995$494/sqft |
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| 10/6/2021 | Pending sale | $789,995$494/sqft |
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| 9/23/2021 | Listed for sale | $789,995+13.2%$494/sqft |
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| 6/1/2019 | Listing removed | $698,000$436/sqft |
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| 2/5/2019 | Price change | $698,000-2.3%$436/sqft |
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| 1/9/2019 | Price change | $714,500-3.1%$447/sqft |
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| 12/24/2018 | Pending sale | $737,000$461/sqft |
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| 12/3/2018 | Price change | $737,000-2.6%$461/sqft |
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| 10/24/2018 | Listed for sale | $757,000-2.3%$473/sqft |
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| 8/3/2018 | Listing removed | $775,000$484/sqft |
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| 6/20/2018 | Price change | $775,000-3.1%$484/sqft |
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| 5/2/2018 | Price change | $799,700-8.1%$500/sqft |
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| 2/14/2018 | Listed for sale | $870,000+52.6%$544/sqft |
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| 3/22/2017 | Sold | $570,000+3.6%$356/sqft |
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| 3/5/2017 | Listed for sale | $550,000+120.1%$344/sqft |
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| 9/1/2004 | Sold | $249,900+88.6%$156/sqft |
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| 4/15/1996 | Sold | $132,500$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,512 +19% | $731,000 +10.9% |
| 2024 | $6,313 +10.8% | $659,000 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $5,699 -4.5% | $602,000 -14.7% |
| 2022 | $5,967 +3.2% | $706,000 +12.1% |
| 2021 | $5,784 +5.3% | $630,000 +11.1% |
| 2020 | $5,492 +3.4% | $567,000 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $5,314 +22.3% | $554,000 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $4,344 -5.2% | $502,000 +8.9% |
| 2017 | $4,580 +27% | $461,000 +11.6% |
| 2016 | $3,606 | $413,000 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $3,606 | $377,000 +3% |
| 2014 | $3,606 | $366,000 +17.3% |
| 2013 | $3,606 | $312,000 +9.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $285,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $285,000 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $297,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $297,000 -6.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $317,000 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $299,000 +7.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $277,000 +62.9% |
| 2001 | $2,051 +12.8% | $170,000 +18.9% |
| 2000 | $1,819 | $143,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: University District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10McDonald International SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Hamilton International Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- King County
- Seattle
- 98105
- University District
- 1305 NE 55th Street
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