In their 1966 hit California Dreamin’, The Mamas & the Papas captured a longing for warmth, comfort, and the familiarity of home. That same feeling welcomes you the moment you step inside this airy Mid-Mod jewel in Gatewood. Generous windows sweep across the south-facing great room, flooding the space with natural light and highlighting vaulted, beamed ceilings and original hardwood floors. Designed for seamless flow, the circular main level centers around a brick fireplace and features a modern kitchen, main-floor laundry, and abundant storage. An elevated deck off the dining room invites morning coffee, evening cocktails, and a natural connection to the neighborhood. Three bedrooms (one with an attached ½ bath) anchor this level, while two additional bedrooms downstairs provide remarkable flexibility. The lower level easily lives as an extension of the home—ideal for a media room, guest retreat, multigenerational living, or dedicated workspace. Alternatively, it functions as a separate attached dwelling unit with a full second kitchen, laundry, private entrance, and city-registered rental status—perfect for short- or long-term income potential. A fully fenced yard and expansive patio create space for lively gatherings or peaceful retreat. Thoughtful updates honor the home’s Mid-Century roots while delivering modern comfort. Just minutes to Alaska Junction, Fauntleroy Ferry, White Center, and Westwood Village.
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Listed by: Ensemble • Jill Petersen
Bought with: Windermere R E Mount Baker
$1,132,100
3538 SW Rose Street, Seattle, WA 98126
7beds
2,220sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
5,153 Square Feet Lot
$1,115,100 Zestimate®
$510/sqft
$5,061 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,115,100
$1.03M - $1.20M
$5,061/mo
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Modern kitchenMain-floor laundryNatural lightOriginal hardwood floorsVaulted beamed ceilingsAiry mid-mod jewelFully fenced yard
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Mar 03
Listed by:
Jill Petersen,
Ensemble
Bought with:
Heather O'Malley, 100281
Windermere R E Mount Baker
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2483428
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Utility Room Closet
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,220
- Total interior livable area: 2,220 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Central Living Area, Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 5,153 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Patio
- Topography: Level,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Additional structures: ADU Beds: 2, ADU Baths: 1
- Parcel number: 9842300645
- Zoning: NR3
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: none
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Torch Down
Condition
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Utilities for property: Century Link
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gatewood
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $510/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,010,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,735
- Offers reviewed: 03/03/2026
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 103 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Sold | $1,132,100+5.3%$510/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2483428 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Pending sale | $1,075,000$484/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2483428 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000+4.4%$484/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2483428 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2023 | Sold | $1,030,000+9.6%$464/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2027137 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2023 | Pending sale | $940,000$423/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2027137 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $940,000+123.8%$423/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2027137 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2013 | Listing removed | $2,495$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2013 | Price change | $2,495-5.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2013 | Price change | $2,650-8.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Three Keys Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2013 | Price change | $2,895+5.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Three Keys Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2013 | Price change | $2,750-5%$1/sqft |
Source: Three Keys Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2013 | Listed for rent | $2,895$1/sqft |
Source: Three Keys Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2008 | Sold | $420,000+19.3%$189/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #28001008 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2005 | Sold | $352,000$159/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,736 +12.5% | $1,010,000 +4.9% |
| 2024 | $9,546 +21.5% | $963,000 +22.4% |
| 2023 | $7,856 +5.1% | $787,000 -5.9% |
| 2022 | $7,476 +9.4% | $836,000 +19.4% |
| 2021 | $6,831 +3.9% | $700,000 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $6,576 +0.6% | $640,000 -0.9% |
| 2019 | $6,537 +12.4% | $646,000 +1.3% |
| 2018 | $5,818 -0.2% | $638,000 +14.3% |
| 2017 | $5,829 +43.1% | $558,000 +14.3% |
| 2016 | $4,073 | $488,000 +5.9% |
| 2015 | $4,073 | $461,000 +15.3% |
| 2014 | $4,073 | $400,000 +11.4% |
| 2013 | $4,073 | $359,000 +8.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $330,000 -4.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $347,000 -4.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $364,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $364,000 +2.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $355,000 +4.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $339,000 +10.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $306,000 +49.3% |
| 2001 | $2,452 +3.1% | $205,000 +8.5% |
| 2000 | $2,378 | $189,000 |
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Neighborhood: Gatewood
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