Classic 1925 Craftsman in Columbia City! 3BR/2BA, 1,490sf of charm w/ orig hardwoods, crown molding & period details throughout. Spacious LR, formal dining, & functional kitchen w/ SS appls. Finished bsmt offers flex space for guests, office, or hobbies. Private sundeck & courtyard ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Home needs some updating—move in now & make it your own over time. Competitively priced for location & potential. convenient to shops, parks, dining & transit. Great opportunity to build equity in one of Seattle’s most desirable neighborhoods!
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Listed by: eXp Realty • Brian Flora
Bought with: Columbia Partners Real Estate
$766,000
5037 Bowen Place S, Seattle, WA 98118
3beds
2,350sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,087 Square Feet Lot
$742,200 Zestimate®
$326/sqft
$4,833 Estimated rent
Home value
$742,200
$683,000 - $809,000
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Functional kitchenFormal diningFlex space for guestsFinished bsmtPeriod detailsCrown moldingPrivate sundeck
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Sep 23
Listed by:
Brian Flora,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Patrick Downing, 133706
Columbia Partners Real Estate
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2433198
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Slate
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,350
- Total interior livable area: 2,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, French Doors
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,087 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 101
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1704900150
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Columbia City
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $326/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $740,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,128
- Offers reviewed: 09/23/2025
- Date on market: 11/10/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 254 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $766,000+3.7%$326/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Pending sale | $739,000$314/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $739,000+120.6%$314/sqft |
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| 9/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/30/2023 | Price change | $2,895-3.3%$1/sqft |
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| 8/15/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,995$1/sqft |
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| 5/4/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/28/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,995$1/sqft |
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| 4/8/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,995+20%$1/sqft |
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| 2/15/2019 | Listing removed | $2,495$1/sqft |
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| 1/30/2019 | Price change | $2,495-3.9%$1/sqft |
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| 1/15/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,595$1/sqft |
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| 3/18/2003 | Sold | $335,000+43.2%$143/sqft |
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| 1/4/2001 | Sold | $234,000+56.1%$100/sqft |
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| 3/20/1998 | Sold | $149,950$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,060 +13.1% | $740,000 +5.7% |
| 2024 | $7,128 -2.6% | $700,000 -3.8% |
| 2023 | $7,322 +7.3% | $728,000 -3.7% |
| 2022 | $6,826 +9.4% | $756,000 +19.4% |
| 2021 | $6,239 +4.2% | $633,000 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $5,990 -1.3% | $577,000 -3% |
| 2019 | $6,067 +16.8% | $595,000 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $5,196 -3.8% | $563,000 +9.7% |
| 2017 | $5,399 +31.4% | $513,000 +2.6% |
| 2016 | $4,110 | $500,000 +14.7% |
| 2015 | $4,110 | $436,000 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $4,110 | $404,000 +14.8% |
| 2013 | $4,110 | $352,000 +5.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $334,000 -1.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $338,000 -12.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $387,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $387,000 +5.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $368,000 +6.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $347,000 +7.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $322,000 +77.9% |
| 2001 | $2,177 +16.6% | $181,000 +23.1% |
| 2000 | $1,867 | $147,000 |
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Neighborhood: Columbia City
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Orca K-8 SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Franklin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Aki Kurose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hawthorne
- Middle: Aki Kurose
- High: Franklin 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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- 5037 Bowen Place S
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