Expansive 2,840 sq ft Ballard retreat offering sweeping views and turnkey luxury, and exceptional layout flexibility - including a lower-level media room easily convertible into a 4th bedroom! This updated 3-bed, 3.5-bath home lives large, with all three bedrooms situated together on the upper level, each enjoying city and canal views, culminating in a primary suite with a private view deck. Built for entertaining, the main floor features abundant natural light, newly refinished hardwoods, partial water views, a versatile open den ideal for a home office, and an open-concept kitchen boasting quality stainless appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a cozy grilling balcony. Downstairs, the fully finished lower level features a massive rec/media room with a closet and an adjacent bathroom. This incredible bonus area is perfectly primed to be easily enclosed to create a true 4th bedroom, a private guest suite, or a multi-generational living space! This level flows seamlessly through sliding doors to a fenced garden and a custom raised deck, elegantly designed to capture canal views right over the fence line. Enjoy year-round comfort with central heating and newly installed ductless mini-split AC. Offering ample parking with an attached tandem garage and driveway space, this pre-inspected, freshly painted home is ideally located minutes from the Ballard Farmers Market, Nordic Museum, Woodland Park Zoo, and vibrant dining, plus top-rated B.F. Day, Hamilton, and Lincoln schools.
Pending
Listed by: Redfin • Patrick Beringer
Price cut: $75.1K (9/19)
$1,199,950
221 NW 50th Street, Seattle, WA 98107
3beds
2,840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2013
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$1,171,900 Zestimate®
$423/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partial water viewsOpen-concept kitchenFully finished lower levelSweeping viewsNewly refinished hardwoodsCozy grilling balconyWalk-in pantry
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Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2520897
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Recirculation Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: On Demand
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,840
- Total interior livable area: 2,840 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal, City, Mountain(s), See Remarks
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7986400492
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Modern,Tri-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 2013
Details
- Builder name: Soleil Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Phinney Ridge
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $423/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,565,000
- Annual tax amount: $14,815
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$1,171,900
$1.11M - $1.23M
$6,329/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Pending sale | $1,199,950$423/sqft |
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| 9/19/2026 | Price change | $1,199,950-5.9%$423/sqft |
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| 8/23/2026 | Price change | $1,275,000-5.2%$449/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $1,345,000-3.6%$474/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Price change | $1,395,000-6.7%$491/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $1,495,000-3.2%$526/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $1,545,000-3.1%$544/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $1,595,000-3.3%$562/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000+106.3%$581/sqft |
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| 4/18/2014 | Sold | $800,000$282/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,130 +8.9% | $1,565,000 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $14,815 +7.1% | $1,547,000 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $13,833 +3.2% | $1,468,000 -7.6% |
| 2022 | $13,405 +8.5% | $1,588,000 +18.1% |
| 2021 | $12,359 +4.7% | $1,345,000 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $11,804 -2.9% | $1,218,000 -4.1% |
| 2019 | $12,153 +3.4% | $1,270,000 -7.4% |
| 2018 | $11,757 -2.4% | $1,371,000 +12.3% |
| 2017 | $12,044 +38.6% | $1,221,000 +12.5% |
| 2016 | $8,692 | $1,085,000 +8.4% |
| 2015 | $8,692 -1.5% | $1,001,000 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $8,822 | $922,000 +322.9% |
| 2013 | $8,822 | $218,000 +102.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $107,500 |
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Neighborhood: Fremont
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bf Day
- Middle: Hamilton Mid
- High: Lincoln High
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