5209 55th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
What's special
Classic Colonial elegance meets exceptional space in Seattle’s coveted Windermere neighborhood. Set on an expansive and level 15,300-square-foot lot with mature plantings, this gracious home offers a versatile floor plan with room for everyone. The main level features a spacious living room, formal dining room, dedicated office, and large family room, creating distinct spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Skylights bring additional natural light throughout the home. A second primary suite on the main floor offers flexibility for guests, multigenerational living or a potential ADU configuration. Upstairs, the generous primary suite with walk-in closets and a 5 piece bath opens to a deck overlooking the verdant backyard. Three additional large bedrooms, a full bath and a craft room complete the upper floor. The lower level extends the living space with a recreation room with home theater, ideal for movie nights, games and gatherings plus additional storage space. Outside, the substantial lot provides abundant space for gardens, play, entertaining and more in one of Seattle's most desirable neighborhoods that's close to UW, UWMC, Seattle Children's and University Village. Located within the Windermere Beach Club boundaries.
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Travel times
Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Thomas L. Maider 206-226-2535 tmaider@windermere.com,
Windermere Real Estate Midtown,
Brad Knowles 206-383-8541,
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Trash Compactor, Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Lower level
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,890
- Total interior livable area: 4,890 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Second Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 9471200990
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Metal/Vinyl, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Athletic Court, CCRs, Park, Playground
- Subdivision: Windermere
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $527/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,137,000
- Annual tax amount: $32,589
- Date on market: 10/15/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Trash Compactor, Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Pending sale | $2,575,000$527/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2592076 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,575,000+355.8%$527/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2592076 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/1991 | Sold | $565,000$116/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,589 +11% | $3,137,000 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $29,360 +13.9% | $3,034,000 +12.7% |
| 2023 | $25,770 -6.9% | $2,693,000 -17.1% |
| 2022 | $27,679 +16.8% | $3,248,000 +27.6% |
| 2021 | $23,707 +16.1% | $2,545,000 +23% |
| 2020 | $20,413 -1.9% | $2,069,000 -3.2% |
| 2019 | $20,801 +12.2% | $2,138,000 +0.9% |
| 2018 | $18,545 -3.7% | $2,119,000 +10.5% |
| 2017 | $19,259 +11.3% | $1,918,000 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $17,301 | $1,840,000 -6.2% |
| 2015 | $17,301 | $1,961,000 +9.4% |
| 2014 | $17,301 | $1,792,000 +16.2% |
| 2013 | $17,301 | $1,542,000 +3.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,484,000 +2.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,449,000 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,510,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,510,000 +2.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,469,000 +4% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,413,000 +13.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,241,000 +41.2% |
| 2001 | $10,169 +2% | $879,000 +8.1% |
| 2000 | $9,971 | $813,000 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$2,464,900
$2.34M - $2.59M
Not available
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