Featured in the Seattle Art Museum's 1955 Architectural Tour, this John Ridley designed residence captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest modernism, elegant, natural and timeless. Every element reflects mid-century style with original details including a striking copper fireplace with cantilevered hearth, terrazzo and slate floors, shoji screen doors, solid wood ceilings with exposed beams and warm tones throughout. Open living area with floor to ceiling windows, Lake Washington views and bedrooms with en-suite baths. below, a separate guesthouse offers additional space, kitchenette, and 3/4 bath with sweeping views. Bring your vision to restore this rare mid-century gem to it's architectural glory. Close to U-Village, Burke Gilman.
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Listed by: COMPASS
Bought with: Windermere Real Estate Co.
$2,175,000
4001 55th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
3beds
1,963sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.29 Acres Lot
$2,124,700 Zestimate®
$1,108/sqft
$6,535 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,124,700
$1.95M - $2.32M
$6,535/mo
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Terrazzo and slate floorsSweeping viewsFloor to ceiling windowsShoji screen doorsLake washington viewsBedrooms with en-suite baths
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Listed by:
Ian Rolfe,
COMPASS,
Bob Bennion,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Robert B. Johnson, 118776
Windermere Real Estate Co.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2447700
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, See Remarks, Slate, Carpet
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,963
- Total interior livable area: 1,963 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Green House, Patio, Shop
- Topography: Partial Slope,Sloped,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 4214900120
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1954
- Major remodel year: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
- Water: Public, Company: City of Seattle
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Laurelhurst
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 81 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Sold | $2,175,000+11.5%$1,108/sqft |
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| 11/8/2025 | Pending sale | $1,950,000$993/sqft |
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| 11/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+104.2%$993/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2447700 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/10/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,000$2/sqft |
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| 8/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/10/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,000+14.3%$2/sqft |
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| 2/22/2018 | Listing removed | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 1/8/2018 | Price change | $3,500-4.1%$2/sqft |
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| 1/3/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,650+21.9%$2/sqft |
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| 10/17/2013 | Listing removed | $2,995$2/sqft |
Source: Windermere Property Management/ JMW #527929 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2013 | Price change | $2,995-9.2%$2/sqft |
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| 8/8/2013 | Listed for rent | $3,300$2/sqft |
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| 8/31/2009 | Sold | $955,000$487/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,629 +10.9% | $2,118,000 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $20,402 +12.9% | $2,049,000 +12.6% |
| 2023 | $18,078 -3.6% | $1,819,000 -14.4% |
| 2022 | $18,760 +10.7% | $2,124,000 +20.8% |
| 2021 | $16,954 +9.6% | $1,758,000 +15.8% |
| 2020 | $15,469 -1.6% | $1,518,000 -3.2% |
| 2019 | $15,715 +12.8% | $1,568,000 +1.7% |
| 2018 | $13,926 -3.5% | $1,542,000 +10.5% |
| 2017 | $14,432 +30.8% | $1,396,000 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $11,037 | $1,340,000 +11.2% |
| 2015 | $11,037 | $1,205,000 +9.2% |
| 2014 | $11,037 | $1,103,000 +16.1% |
| 2013 | $11,037 | $950,000 +4.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $912,000 -1.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $929,000 -3.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $967,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $967,000 +5.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $918,000 -0.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $920,000 +47.7% |
| 2001 | $7,238 -1.8% | $623,000 +4% |
| 2000 | $7,367 | $599,000 |
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Neighborhood: Laurelhurst
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Laurelhurst Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Eckstein Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
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