Stunning Leschi Craftsman; a true Urban Oasis. High above the street and surrounded by mature vegetation, this thoroughly updated home boasts great spaces. Main floor with a large kitchen with eating space that opens to the dining room and living space. The dining room spills onto the covered back deck with access to the patio and garden spaces. Upper level finds three large bedrooms that share a luxurious bathroom. Lower-level with another bedroom, den/office (previously used as a 5th bdrm), full bath and large rec. room that is plumbed for a wet bar or second kitchen (previously an Airbnb unit). Local amenities abound with restaurants, grocery, parks, and more. A commuters dream with easy access to I-90, I-5 and Judkins Park light rail.
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Listed by: Windermere RE Greenwood
Bought with: Redfin
$1,061,000
520 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S, Seattle, WA 98144
4beds
2,080sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
5,998.21 Square Feet Lot
$1,042,500 Zestimate®
$510/sqft
$4,029 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,042,500
$959,000 - $1.14M
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Another bedroomLuxurious bathroomSurrounded by mature vegetationThree large bedroomsCovered back deckThoroughly updated home
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Listed by:
Pieter Salverda,
Windermere RE Greenwood
Bought with:
Jacquie Byrne, 124923
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2442440
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Den office
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement Closet
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,080
- Total interior livable area: 2,080 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,998 sqft
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1250200820
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement/Concrete, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1905
- Major remodel year: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
- Water: Public, Company: City of Seattle
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Leschi
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 125 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Sold | $1,061,000-0.7%$510/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442440 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Pending sale | $1,068,000$513/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442440 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,068,000+235.8%$513/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2442440 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2012 | Sold | $318,000+6%$153/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #322531 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2012 | Price change | $299,900-53.9%$144/sqft |
Source: Homepath #322531 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2012 | Price change | -- |
Source: Homepath #322531 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2011 | Listed for sale | $650,000+82.9%$313/sqft |
Source: Skyline Properties Inc #230357 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2011 | Sold | $355,438-45.3%$171/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2011 | Listed for sale | $650,000+58.5%$313/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #172759 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2005 | Sold | $410,000+46.7%$197/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25016137 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2002 | Sold | $279,500+3.7%$134/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2000 | Sold | $269,500+236.9%$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/1997 | Sold | $80,000$38/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,723 +16% | $898,000 +8.7% |
| 2024 | $8,379 +6.5% | $826,000 +4.8% |
| 2023 | $7,865 +5.8% | $788,000 -5.2% |
| 2022 | $7,435 +0.5% | $831,000 +8.8% |
| 2021 | $7,396 +7% | $764,000 +13% |
| 2020 | $6,912 +7.2% | $676,000 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $6,445 +9.8% | $636,000 -1.2% |
| 2018 | $5,867 +4.2% | $644,000 +19.9% |
| 2017 | $5,628 +51.3% | $537,000 +22.3% |
| 2016 | $3,720 | $439,000 +7.9% |
| 2015 | $3,720 | $407,000 +12.4% |
| 2014 | $3,720 | $362,000 +17.5% |
| 2013 | $3,720 | $308,000 -1.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $312,000 -4% |
| 2011 | -- | $325,000 -4.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $341,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $341,000 -15% |
| 2007 | -- | $401,000 +7.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $372,000 +29.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $287,000 +145.3% |
| 2001 | $1,444 +10.5% | $117,000 +15.8% |
| 2000 | $1,307 | $101,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Leschi
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Leschi Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Edmonds S. Meany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10Garfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Leschi
- Middle: Meany Mid
- High: Garfield 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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