Just blocks to Magnolia Bridge, this exquisite home offers effortless access to Whole Foods and Magnolia Village. Thoughtfully designed, the residence captures an abundance of natural light throughout the day, providing breathtaking views of Downtown, Elliott Bay, and Mt. Rainier. The grand living room, adorned with oak floors and a cozy fireplace, sets an inviting atmosphere, while the updated kitchen and main floor family room present perfect spaces for hosting gatherings. Impeccably maintained, both the house and meticulously landscaped gardens exude a sense of timeless elegance. Completing this exceptional property is a generously-sized 2-car garage, ensuring convenience and comfort.
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Listed by: COMPASS • Chris Koehler
Bought with: Windermere Real Estate Central
$1,498,000
1537 Thorndyke Avenue W, Seattle, WA 98199
4beds
2,870sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
5,749 Square Feet Lot
$1,607,200 Zestimate®
$522/sqft
$6,860 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,607,200
$1.53M - $1.70M
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Cozy fireplaceMeticulously landscaped gardensUpdated kitchenImpeccably maintainedOak floors
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Listed by:
Chris Koehler,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Travis Stewart, 113108
Windermere Real Estate Central
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2131778
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher_, Dryer, Refrigerator_, StoveRange_, Washer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveRange
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,870
- Total interior livable area: 2,870 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Fireplace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
Lot
- Size: 5,749 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5037300115
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor,2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Magnolia
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $522/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,370,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,933
- Date on market: 7/24/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 1093 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Washer
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2023 | Sold | $1,498,000$522/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2131778 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2023 | Pending sale | $1,498,000$522/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2131778 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2023 | Price change | $1,498,000-2.7%$522/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2131778 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2023 | Price change | $1,540,000-3.1%$537/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2131778 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,590,000+48.9%$554/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2131778 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/10/2021 | Price change | $5,200-5.5%$2/sqft |
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| 9/30/2021 | Listed for rent | $5,500$2/sqft |
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| 11/26/2018 | Sold | $1,067,500-1.6%$372/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1368795 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2018 | Pending sale | $1,085,000$378/sqft |
Source: Wall Street Group #1368795 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2018 | Price change | $1,085,000-8.4%$378/sqft |
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| 9/30/2018 | Price change | $1,184,500-12.3%$413/sqft |
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| 9/13/2018 | Price change | $1,350,000-5.3%$470/sqft |
Source: ZipRealty Residential Brokerage - Zip - Seattle #1339106 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,425,000+124.4%$497/sqft |
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| 4/29/2005 | Sold | $635,000$221/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25034763 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,399 +10% | $1,370,000 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $13,086 +6.8% | $1,338,000 +5.1% |
| 2023 | $12,256 +2.7% | $1,273,000 -8.1% |
| 2022 | $11,933 +12.7% | $1,385,000 +23% |
| 2021 | $10,592 +4.7% | $1,126,000 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $10,115 -3.3% | $1,020,000 -4.8% |
| 2019 | $10,460 +15% | $1,071,000 +3.6% |
| 2018 | $9,099 -15.5% | $1,034,000 -3.7% |
| 2017 | $10,763 +45.8% | $1,074,000 +9.7% |
| 2016 | $7,384 | $979,000 +10.9% |
| 2015 | $7,384 | $883,000 +16.6% |
| 2014 | $7,384 | $757,000 +4.1% |
| 2013 | $7,384 | $727,000 +19.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $610,000 +10.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $552,000 -5.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $584,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $584,000 +4.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $561,000 +4.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $535,000 +8.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $494,000 +33.5% |
| 2001 | $4,341 +0.4% | $370,000 +6% |
| 2000 | $4,325 | $349,000 |
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Neighborhood: Magnolia
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- 7/10Magnolia Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
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