Perched on a sunny corner lot in sought-after North Beacon Hill, this classic 1905 legal duplex blends early-century character with modern comfort and territorial views, just minutes from downtown Seattle. A true standout, the property features two oversized units that live large and feel more like homes than apartments, each offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Both units were taken down to the studs and rebuilt with updated plumbing and electrical, individual gas forced-air furnaces, vinyl windows, and engineered hardwood floors. The kitchens shine with slab granite counters and stainless appliances, while the baths showcase porcelain tile and each unit enjoys its own utility room. Recent updates include a new roof (2024), fresh exterior paint (2025), and new interior paint in the downstairs unit, so the next owner can move in or lease up with confidence. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard and deck, four off-street parking spaces, and a detached one-car garage, a rare find this close to the city. Ideal for an owner-occupant seeking a savvy "house hack" or an investor looking to maximize rents, this property delivers flexibility and upside. Minutes to Beacon Hill Light Rail, I-5, and I-90. A rare opportunity to own a well-located duplex with space, style, and strong income potential. This is one you don't want to miss, and take advantage of up to 1% credit with preferred lender!
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Listed by: COMPASS • Kevin Lam • 347-989-5267
$985,000
1543 15th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98144
6beds
4baths
2,490sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1905
-- sqft lot
$967,800 Zestimate®
$396/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Territorial viewsDetached one-car garageEngineered hardwood floorsUpdated plumbing and electricalTwo oversized unitsFour off-street parking spacesSunny corner lot
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Lam 347-989-5267 kevin.lam@compass.com,
COMPASS,
Tan Pham 509-558-7777,
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2593417
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,490
- Total interior livable area: 2,490 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 7548300120
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1905
- Major remodel year: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: SCL
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: N Beacon Hill
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $396/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $852,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,069
- Date on market: 10/15/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$967,800
$919,000 - $1.02M
$2,108/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $985,000+126.4%$396/sqft |
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| 8/21/2013 | Sold | $435,000-13%$175/sqft |
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| 3/8/2013 | Listed for sale | $499,950+51.5%$201/sqft |
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| 5/7/2008 | Sold | $330,000$133/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,069 +2.2% | $789,000 |
| 2024 | $2,024 -9.1% | $789,000 |
| 2023 | $2,225 | $789,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $789,000 +3% |
| 2021 | $7,414 -6.9% | $766,000 -2.9% |
| 2020 | $7,964 +2.1% | $789,000 +0.8% |
| 2019 | $7,802 +10.1% | $783,000 -1% |
| 2018 | $7,085 +10.8% | $791,000 +28.2% |
| 2017 | $6,393 +39.2% | $617,000 +13.2% |
| 2016 | $4,592 | $545,000 +15% |
| 2015 | $4,592 | $474,000 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $4,592 | $456,000 +0.9% |
| 2013 | $4,592 | $452,000 +69.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $267,000 -9.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $295,000 -6.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $316,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $316,000 +35.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $233,000 +5.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $220,000 +5.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $208,000 +110.1% |
| 2001 | $1,238 +6.6% | $99,000 +11.2% |
| 2000 | $1,161 | $89,000 |
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Neighborhood: North Beacon Hill
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beacon Hill
- Middle: Mercer Mid
- High: Franklin High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







