Classic midcentury home in the heart of Columbia City. Updated electrical and plumbing, new heat pump w A/C, renovated kitchen and baths, refinished original oak floors, new paint inside and out. 250K studs-out remodel of above grade walk-in lower level-- ideal for multigen living or Airbnb. Spacious flat backyard with a huge deck and space to run, play, and entertain all summer. Landscaping professionally designed and filled with low maintenance natives. Located in a very desirable pocket of CC, on a quiet block but mere steps from the action! Easy walk to restaurants, music, coffee, shops, beer on Rainier or 50th. Nearby Orca playground is a neighborhood hangout. Dog park, playfields, schools, Farmers Market and transit all close by.
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Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc • Karen M. Sanford
Bought with: The Landmark Group
$1,075,000
5044 44th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
3beds
1,510sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
5,127 Square Feet Lot
$1,030,200 Zestimate®
$712/sqft
$3,827 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,030,200
$948,000 - $1.12M
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Renovated kitchenSpacious flat backyardHuge deckRefinished original oak floorsLow maintenance natives
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: May 13
Listed by:
Karen M. Sanford,
John L. Scott, Inc
Bought with:
Yael Chotzen, 23747
The Landmark Group
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2371829
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,510
- Total interior livable area: 1,510 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,127 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1704900161
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light (SCL)
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Playground
- Subdivision: Columbia City
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $712/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $849,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,075
- Offers reviewed: 05/13/2025
- Date on market: 7/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 262 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $1,075,000$712/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2371829 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Pending sale | $1,075,000$712/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2371829 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000+207.2%$712/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2371829 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2010 | Sold | $349,950$232/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #99203 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2010 | Price change | $349,950-4.1%$232/sqft |
Source: Real Property Associates #99203 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2010 | Listed for sale | $365,000+14.1%$242/sqft |
Source: Real Property Associates #99203 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2005 | Sold | $320,000$212/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25116606 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,140 +13.2% | $849,000 +5.7% |
| 2024 | $8,075 -0.4% | $803,000 -1.5% |
| 2023 | $8,109 +13.1% | $815,000 +2.1% |
| 2022 | $7,167 +9.5% | $798,000 +19.5% |
| 2021 | $6,548 +4.1% | $668,000 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $6,288 -1.3% | $609,000 -3% |
| 2019 | $6,371 +16.8% | $628,000 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $5,453 -3.8% | $594,000 +9.8% |
| 2017 | $5,667 +60.3% | $541,000 +27.9% |
| 2016 | $3,535 | $423,000 +14.6% |
| 2015 | $3,535 | $369,000 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $3,535 | $342,000 +14.8% |
| 2013 | $3,535 | $298,000 +5.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $283,000 -1% |
| 2011 | -- | $286,000 +1.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $281,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $281,000 +5.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $267,000 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $252,000 +7.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $234,000 +61.4% |
| 2001 | $1,765 +10.3% | $145,000 +16% |
| 2000 | $1,600 | $125,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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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- King County
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- 5044 44th Avenue S
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