Light filled charming craftsman perfectly poised on a nice, 6,500 sq ft private corner lot in Seward Park. This home offers comfort & imagination as showcased in the main floor en-suite primary w/ vaulted ceilings, a 4 man sauna right outside the french doors, plus incredible natural light cascading through upgraded windows. The wrap around back covered patio is perfect in all seasons. A sweet separate studio for your own creations. This 3 bdr, 2 bath home has central a/c, natural gas range, a cozy bay window next to the warm fireplace. HVAC ducts cleaned, furnace serviced, attic clean and insulated, all new interior paint. Fabulous potential in the unfinished basement. Stroll to Caffe Vita, Third Place Books, and many parks & shorelines.
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate Midtown • Molly A Cartwright
Bought with: John L. Scott Bothell
$1,190,000
5106 51st Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
3beds
2,324sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
6,499 Square Feet Lot
$1,159,300 Zestimate®
$512/sqft
$5,086 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,159,300
$1.07M - $1.25M
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Warm fireplaceUpgraded windowsCozy bay windowCorner lotVaulted ceilingsNatural gas range
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Listed by:
Molly A Cartwright,
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Bought with:
Shay Huff, 139384
John L. Scott Bothell
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2439361
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- 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
- Forced Air, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Sauna
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Marble, Slate, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,324
- Total interior livable area: 2,324 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Primary Bedroom, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Sauna, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 6,499 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Hot Tub/Spa
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1231000390
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1914
- Major remodel year: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: SCL
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Seward Park
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $512/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,135,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,814
- Date on market: 11/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 120 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Sold | $1,190,000-0.8%$512/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2439361 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2025 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$516/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2439361 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2025 | Price change | $1,200,000-4%$516/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2439361 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Price change | $1,250,000-3.8%$538/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2439361 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $1,300,000-1.9%$559/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2439361 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,325,000+3.9%$570/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2439361 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2022 | Sold | $1,275,000$549/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1996020 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2022 | Pending sale | $1,275,000$549/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1996020 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,275,000+41.5%$549/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1996020 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2020 | Sold | $901,000+7.3%$388/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1614457 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2020 | Pending sale | $840,000$361/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. #1614457 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $840,000+104.9%$361/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. #1614457 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2010 | Sold | $410,000-1.2%$176/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2010 | Pending sale | $414,900$179/sqft |
Source: Prudential Northwest Realty #102044 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2010 | Price change | $414,900-4.8%$179/sqft |
Source: Prudential Northwest Realty #102044 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2010 | Price change | $435,900-5.2%$188/sqft |
Source: Prudential Northwest Realty #102044 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2010 | Price change | $459,900-2.1%$198/sqft |
Source: Prudential Northwest Realty #102044 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2010 | Price change | $469,900-4.1%$202/sqft |
Source: Prudential Northwest Realty #102044 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2010 | Listed for sale | $489,900+22.5%$211/sqft |
Source: Prudential Northwest Realty #102044 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2010 | Sold | $400,000$172/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2010 | Price change | $400,000-20%$172/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. #1342 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2009 | Listed for sale | $500,000$215/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/East, Inc. #28061959 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,244 +13.2% | $1,135,000 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $10,814 +2.1% | $1,073,000 -1.5% |
| 2023 | $10,590 +7% | $1,089,000 -4% |
| 2022 | $9,895 +9.6% | $1,134,000 +19.5% |
| 2021 | $9,029 +4.1% | $949,000 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $8,671 -1.5% | $865,000 -3% |
| 2019 | $8,808 +17.2% | $892,000 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $7,516 +1.6% | $843,000 +16.8% |
| 2017 | $7,397 +34.5% | $722,000 +5.2% |
| 2016 | $5,501 | $686,000 +14.7% |
| 2015 | $5,501 | $598,000 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $5,501 | $554,000 +14.7% |
| 2013 | $5,501 | $483,000 +5.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $458,000 -1.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $463,000 +21.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $381,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $381,000 +5% |
| 2007 | -- | $363,000 +5.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $343,000 +7.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $318,000 +32.5% |
| 2001 | $2,853 +16.4% | $240,000 +23.1% |
| 2000 | $2,451 | $195,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lakewood
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- 6/10Orca K-8 SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Franklin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
- 7/10Aki Kurose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hawthorne
- Middle: Mercer Mid
- 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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