Your chance to live on one of Phinney Ridge’s loveliest streets on a park-like corner lot! This updated storybook brick cottage offers one-level living w/ potential to expand—finish the attic or basement, or add a DADU in the generous backyard. The open layout features a cozy living room w/ OG hardwoods & fireplace, flowing into a dining area & remodeled kitchen w/ quartz counters & farmhouse sink. A sunny family room opens to an incredible private backyard retreat w/ a patio for al fresco dining & westerly views. Highlights include a remodeled bath w/ glass tile floor, primary bedroom w/ walk-in closet, garage & driveway parking & updated systems. Just blocks to Woodland Park Zoo and the renowned shops & dining of Phinney and E. Ballard.
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Listed by: Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc
Bought with: COMPASS
$1,202,000
203 NW 56th Street, Seattle, WA 98107
2beds
1,640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
7,191.76 Square Feet Lot
$1,161,200 Zestimate®
$733/sqft
$2,670 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,161,200
$1.07M - $1.27M
$2,670/mo
Zestimate® history
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One-level livingPrivate backyard retreatRemodeled kitchenFarmhouse sinkRemodeled bathSunny family roomUpdated storybook brick cottage
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: May 07
Listed by:
Beth Dennis,
Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc,
Heather L. Dolin,
Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc
Bought with:
Dorothee Soechting Graham, 25006358
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2369043
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,640
- Total interior livable area: 1,640 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 7,191 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 8133700035
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light (SCL) & PSE (Gas)
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Phinney Ridge
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 285 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2025 | Sold | $1,202,000+23.3%$733/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2369043 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2025 | Pending sale | $975,000$595/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2369043 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $975,000+132.1%$595/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2369043 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2005 | Sold | $420,000$256/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25143623 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,421 +22.8% | $1,052,000 +15.9% |
| 2024 | $9,297 +4% | $908,000 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $8,938 +3.4% | $886,000 -7.5% |
| 2022 | $8,641 +11.9% | $958,000 +22.5% |
| 2021 | $7,720 +4.8% | $782,000 +10.5% |
| 2020 | $7,367 -2.2% | $708,000 -4.1% |
| 2019 | $7,533 +15.3% | $738,000 +4.2% |
| 2018 | $6,533 -1.8% | $708,000 +12.2% |
| 2017 | $6,650 +38.1% | $631,000 +12.5% |
| 2016 | $4,815 | $561,000 +8.3% |
| 2015 | $4,815 | $518,000 +10.2% |
| 2014 | $4,815 | $470,000 +13.8% |
| 2013 | $4,815 | $413,000 +3.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $399,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $399,000 +1.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $394,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $394,000 -10.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $442,000 +1.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $434,000 +2.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $425,000 +64.1% |
| 2001 | $3,070 +9.5% | $259,000 +15.6% |
| 2000 | $2,804 | $224,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Phinney Ridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10West Woodland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Hamilton International Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Ballard High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West Woodland
- Middle: Hamilton Mid
- High: Ballard 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.
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- King County
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- 98107
- Phinney Ridge
- 203 NW 56th Street
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