Located in the heart of Wallingford, this home blends classic Seattle charm with thoughtful modern updates. Just blocks from neighborhood favorites along 45th. A welcoming covered front porch with hardwood flooring sets the tone and offers the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting layout filled with natural light and beautifully refinished hardwood floors. The spacious, open-concept living and dining areas are ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs features three bedrooms, including one with a charming sunroom at the front of the home—perfect for a home office or creative space. The lower level offers an unfinished basement with excellent ceiling height, presenting a fantastic opportunity for future expansion. Major system upgrades provide true peace of mind, including updated electrical, a newer roof, copper plumbing, heat pump system, an updated sewer line, an earthquake retrofit, and an 11-panel 4.5kW solar array to help reduce utility costs. Outdoor spaces provide room to garden, relax, or host summer gatherings, with a recently installed fence adding privacy and definition to the yard. A rare opportunity to own a well-cared-for Wallingford home where the heavy lifting has already been done—classic Seattle living with modern efficiency built in. Quick access to I-5, downtown Seattle, Gas Works Park, the Burke-Gilman Trail, and more.
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Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc. • Kimberly Shaeffer
Bought with: Keller Williams North Seattle
$975,000
4511 1st Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
3beds
1,990sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
2,548 Square Feet Lot
$958,400 Zestimate®
$490/sqft
$3,231 Estimated rent
Home value
$958,400
$882,000 - $1.04M
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Mar 03
Listed by:
Kimberly Shaeffer,
John L. Scott, Inc.,
Andy Sather,
John L. Scott, Inc.
Bought with:
Hans Hagmeier, 117497
Keller Williams North Seattle
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2461218
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Den office
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Natural Gas, Solar (Unspecified)
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,990
- Total interior livable area: 1,990 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 2,548 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 60 x 41 x 40
- Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Patio
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 0510001575
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1912
- Major remodel year: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Wallingford
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $490/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $843,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,776
- Offers reviewed: 03/03/2026
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Sold | $975,000+8.5%$490/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2461218 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Pending sale | $899,000$452/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2461218 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000+308.7%$452/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2461218 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/1997 | Sold | $219,950$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,844 +13.7% | $843,000 +6% |
| 2024 | $7,776 +6.6% | $795,000 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $7,297 +3.4% | $762,000 -7.4% |
| 2022 | $7,057 +6.7% | $823,000 +16.1% |
| 2021 | $6,615 -5.6% | $709,000 -1% |
| 2020 | $7,005 -0.3% | $716,000 -1.5% |
| 2019 | $7,026 +8.1% | $727,000 -2.9% |
| 2018 | $6,497 -0.7% | $749,000 +14.2% |
| 2017 | $6,545 +43.2% | $656,000 +10.1% |
| 2016 | $4,570 | $596,000 +10.2% |
| 2015 | $4,570 | $541,000 +15.1% |
| 2014 | $4,570 | $470,000 +13.8% |
| 2013 | $4,570 | $413,000 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $405,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $405,000 +2.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $396,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $396,000 -6.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $422,000 +3.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $408,000 +9.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $373,000 +49.2% |
| 2001 | $2,967 +11.1% | $250,000 +17.4% |
| 2000 | $2,670 | $213,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Wallingford
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10John Stanford International Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Hamilton International Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: John Stanford Intl
- Middle: Hamilton Mid
- High: Lincoln 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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- King County
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- Wallingford
- 4511 1st Avenue NE
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