Vintage corner-unit condo at the historic 1928 Ives building perfectly blends period romance with modern city convenience. A formal entry and dedicated dining area lead into a bright living space featuring gleaming hardwood floors, while leaded glass French doors elegantly frame the room. Large unique iron picture windows frame beautiful maple trees outside and flood the rooms with beautiful natural light from two directions, highlighting original mahogany woodwork, coved ceilings, graceful arches and built-ins. The thoughtfully modernized open kitchen features an island, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and a built-in breakfast nook, while the bathroom showcases classic octagon tile floors. Set in a secure, pet-friendly building with shared laundry, bonus secure storage and bike room, this home places you close to Lake Union waterfront recreation, neighborhood cafes, and the Burke-Gilman Trail. With quick access to Interstate 5, Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, UW, and downtown, this home offers an unforgettable mix of historic character and effortless Seattle living.
Active
Listed by: Redfin • Patrick Beringer
Price cut: $14K (8/24)
$285,000
3121 Franklin Avenue E #1, Seattle, WA 98102
--beds
512sqft
Condominium
Built in 1928
-- sqft lot
$279,900 Zestimate®
$557/sqft
$505/mo HOA
What's special
- 32 days
- 449
- 34
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patrick Beringer,
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2560151
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Central boiler, Water Heater Location: Basement, Cooking - Electric Hookup, Cooking-Electric
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Coverings: Blinds
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 512
- Total interior livable area: 512 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Cooking-Electric, End Unit, French Doors, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Details
- Parcel number: 3634600020
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Traditional,Condo (1 Level)
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1928
- Major remodel year: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Cable TV, Garden Space, Lobby Entrance
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System
- Subdivision: Portage Bay
HOA
- Services included: Central Hot Water, Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Water
- HOA fee: $505 monthly
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $557/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,760
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Estimated market value
$279,900
$266,000 - $294,000
$1,933/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $285,000-4.7%$557/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2560151 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+22.1%$584/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2560151 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2025 | Listing removed | $2,000$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Price change | $2,000-4.8%$4/sqft |
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| 10/26/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,100$4/sqft |
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| 8/29/2019 | Sold | $244,950-2%$478/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1478160 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2019 | Pending sale | $249,950$488/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate Co. #1478160 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2019 | Price change | $249,950-16.7%$488/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate Co. #1478160 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $299,950+81.8%$586/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate Co. #1478160 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2013 | Sold | $165,000+13.5%$322/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #453039 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2004 | Sold | $145,389+5.4%$284/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #23160967 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2000 | Sold | $138,000$270/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,944 +6.7% | $290,000 -1% |
| 2024 | $2,760 -0.6% | $293,000 -2.3% |
| 2023 | $2,777 +30% | $300,000 +17.2% |
| 2022 | $2,137 -0.1% | $256,000 +8.5% |
| 2021 | $2,139 -9.1% | $236,000 -4.5% |
| 2020 | $2,352 -12.5% | $247,000 -13.6% |
| 2019 | $2,689 +22.7% | $286,000 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $2,191 +5% | $259,000 +21% |
| 2017 | $2,087 +36.7% | $214,000 +17.6% |
| 2016 | $1,527 | $182,000 +13.8% |
| 2015 | $1,527 | $160,000 -0.6% |
| 2014 | $1,527 | $161,000 -2.4% |
| 2013 | $1,527 | $165,000 +23.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $134,000 -12.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $153,000 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $152,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $152,000 -1.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $154,000 +10% |
| 2006 | -- | $140,000 +4.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $134,000 +15.5% |
| 2001 | $1,329 +134.9% | $116,000 +149.5% |
| 2000 | $566 | $46,491 |
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Neighborhood: Portage Bay
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