Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home on a quiet residential street near Lake Washington, Columbia City and Seward Park. Set on a larger, level lot with exciting potential for future improvements, including possible DADU space. Step inside to a light-filled living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, flowing through a character-rich arched doorway into the dining room. The thoughtfully designed galley kitchen offers a bright and functional space for everyday living. Downstairs, the spacious basement features good ceiling height and plenty of potential to finish and expand your living space. A detached garage provides added storage and convenience. Just blocks from coffee, restaurants, a brewery and a book store, this home blends charm, opportunity and an appealing location.
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Listed by: Redfin • Karen S Jones
$800,000
4515 49th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
2beds
1,820sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$778,000 Zestimate®
$440/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceLarger level lotCharacter-rich arched doorway
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Karen S Jones,
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2573577
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Softwood, Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,820
- Total interior livable area: 1,820 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dining Room, Fireplace
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 4154303570
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Seward Park
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $440/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $767,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,450
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$778,000
$739,000 - $817,000
$3,234/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000+550.4%$440/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2573577 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2017 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/1993 | Sold | $123,000$68/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,425 +13.1% | $767,000 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $7,450 -1.3% | $725,000 -3.7% |
| 2023 | $7,548 +22.5% | $753,000 +11.7% |
| 2022 | $6,161 +9.4% | $674,000 +19.5% |
| 2021 | $5,630 +4.2% | $564,000 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $5,403 -1.3% | $514,000 -3.2% |
| 2019 | $5,476 +16.7% | $531,000 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $4,691 -3.7% | $502,000 +9.6% |
| 2017 | $4,873 +54.5% | $458,000 +23.5% |
| 2016 | $3,155 | $371,000 +8.2% |
| 2015 | $3,155 | $343,000 +14% |
| 2014 | $3,155 | $301,000 +14.9% |
| 2013 | $3,155 | $262,000 +5.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $249,000 -8.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $271,000 -3.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $282,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $282,000 +4.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $269,000 +5.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $254,000 +7.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $236,000 +31.1% |
| 2001 | $2,166 +10.2% | $180,000 +16.1% |
| 2000 | $1,965 | $155,000 |
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Neighborhood: Lakewood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Hawthorne Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Aki Kurose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Franklin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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