Welcome to a home that will steal your heart before you even step through the front door. Perched perfectly in Mount Vernon, this beautifully updated 1,225 sq ft single-story residence is a sun-drenched sanctuary. From the moment you enter, original built-ins, character-filled hardwood floors, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace wrap you in warmth. The bright kitchen with stainless steel appliances and fresh interior paint make this home ready for your personal touch. But the true soul of this home lies just beyond the glass. Step out onto the expansive wrap-around deck and let your jaw drop. The panoramic, picture-perfect views of the mountains, city, river, and sound are astounding - offering you a front-row seat to the iconic Mount Vernon fireworks show right from your own deck. Blending this timeless beauty with forward-thinking efficiency, the home features a brand-new roof equipped with eco-friendly solar panels. Complete with a 2-bed, 1.5-bath layout, solid surface flooring throughout, an attached garage, and a fully fenced 8,276 sq ft lot, this isn't just a place to live - it’s a place to truly feel alive.
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Listed by: Keller Williams Western Realty • Stacy LaCount
Price cut: $25K (7/16)
$450,000
303 S 5th Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
2beds
1,225sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$367/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceAttached garageCharacter-filled hardwood floorsOriginal built-insFresh interior paintSolid surface flooring throughoutExpansive wrap-around deck
- 54 days |
- 941 |
- 45 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stacy LaCount,
Keller Williams Western Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2546226
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Electric, Solar PV
Cooling
- Radiant
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,225
- Total interior livable area: 1,225 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s), Ocean, River, Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,River,Sound
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, RV Parking
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope,Steep Slope
Details
- Parcel number: P52118
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Mount Vernon
- Water: Public, Company: Skagit PUD
- Utilities for property: Comcast/Xfinity
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mount Vernon
Location
- Region: Mount Vernon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $367/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $450,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,991
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 55 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,State Bond,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,214/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $450,000-5.3%$367/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2546226 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+72.7%$388/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2546226 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2019 | Sold | $275,000$224/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1463216 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2019 | Pending sale | $275,000$224/sqft |
Source: Skagit Tradition Realty, LLC #1463216 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2019 | Listed for sale | $275,000+189.5%$224/sqft |
Source: Skagit Tradition Realty, LLC #1463216 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2017 | Sold | $95,000-4.9%$78/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1181178 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2017 | Pending sale | $99,900$82/sqft |
Source: Preview Properties Skagit LLC #1181178 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2017 | Listed for sale | $99,900-39.4%$82/sqft |
Source: Preview Properties Skagit LLC #1181178 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2017 | Listing removed | $164,900$135/sqft |
Source: Preview Properties Skagit LLC #1181178 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $164,900-7.4%$135/sqft |
Source: Preview Properties Skagit LLC #1181178 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2017 | Sold | $178,000-2.2%$145/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2005 | Sold | $182,000$149/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25116619 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,774 +17.8% | $450,900 +13.8% |
| 2023 | $4,053 -3.7% | $396,200 -2.4% |
| 2022 | $4,207 | $406,000 +28.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $315,900 +7.9% |
| 2020 | $3,550 +20.3% | $292,900 +7.1% |
| 2019 | $2,951 -14.1% | $273,600 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $3,433 +13.3% | $257,700 +11.7% |
| 2017 | $3,031 +13% | $230,800 +12.3% |
| 2016 | $2,683 -2.1% | $205,500 +14% |
| 2015 | $2,742 +0.5% | $180,200 +1.6% |
| 2013 | $2,728 | $177,400 |
| 2012 | $2,728 +3.9% | $177,400 -3.7% |
| 2011 | $2,625 | $184,300 -9.1% |
| 2010 | $2,625 -1.4% | $202,700 -13.8% |
| 2009 | $2,663 +4.9% | $235,100 |
| 2008 | $2,538 | $235,100 |
| 2007 | $2,538 +81.1% | $235,100 +129.1% |
| 2003 | $1,401 -1.1% | $102,600 |
| 2002 | $1,416 +2.3% | $102,600 |
| 2001 | $1,384 -5.4% | $102,600 |
| 2000 | $1,462 | $102,600 |
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Neighborhood: 98274
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Jefferson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Mount Baker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Mount Vernon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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