Wonderful NW Seattle property in quiet location near Bitter Lake zoned NR (Neighborhood Residential). Close to Shoreline’s coveted Town and Country Market. Conveniently located within ¼ mile of high frequency transit corridor; Greenwood Ave N, yet located on quiet 2 block dead end street. Perfect for a Builder to create a trio (3) of 2-story, single family homes or a larger, more dense development with up to eight (8) 3-story townhomes on a 75 foot wide by 135 foot deep lot. Boundary, topo and tree survey completed. Tree study and SDCI PAR for 8 unit concept PSAV in supplements. Seller open to Builder terms and timing. Do not disturb tenant! Property walk by appointment only! Reach out to Co-Broker Chris Austin with all questions.
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate Co. • Kristin E. Johnson
$850,000
317 N 138th Street, Seattle, WA 98133
2beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
10,123 Square Feet Lot
$818,400 Zestimate®
$472/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 3 days |
- 194 |
- 4 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Sep 09
Listed by:
Kristin E. Johnson,
Windermere Real Estate Co.,
Chris R. Austin,
Windermere Real Estate Co.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2573097
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- See Remarks, Electric
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 10,123 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 74 x 135~
- Features: Paved, Gas Available, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0173000075
- Zoning: NR
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1943
- Major remodel year: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Util
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bitter Lake
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $472/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $643,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,190
- Offers reviewed: 09/09/2026
- Date on market: 8/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
Estimated market value
$818,400
$777,000 - $859,000
$2,604/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000$472/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2573097 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $653 +5.9% | $139,000 |
| 2024 | $616 -48.2% | $139,000 |
| 2023 | $1,190 +5.6% | $139,000 |
| 2022 | $1,127 +0.8% | $139,000 |
| 2021 | $1,118 +4.1% | $139,000 |
| 2020 | $1,074 +5.6% | $139,000 |
| 2019 | $1,017 +4.5% | $139,000 |
| 2018 | $973 +0.7% | $139,000 -69.9% |
| 2017 | $966 +16.6% | $462,000 +18.8% |
| 2016 | $829 | $389,000 +6.3% |
| 2015 | $829 | $366,000 +13.7% |
| 2014 | $829 | $322,000 +9.9% |
| 2013 | $829 | $293,000 +12.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $261,000 +87.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $139,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $139,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $139,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $139,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $139,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $139,000 |
| 2001 | $1,811 +2.3% | $139,000 |
| 2000 | $1,770 | $139,000 |
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Neighborhood: Bitter Lake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Broadview-Thomson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Ingraham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Robert Eagle Staff Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Broadview-Thomson
- Middle: Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
- High: Ingraham 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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