Embrace timeless elegance and style in this redone Tudor home. Your new life awaits only a block to beloved restaurants and coffee shops. This refined residence blends classic character and finishes with modern comfort. Showcasing the rare 2 primary bedroom suites with their own baths upstairs. Generously scaled living areas flow effortlessly for entertaining and easy enjoyment. The remodeled home harmonizes enduring finishes with everyday function, while new mini-splits ensure year-round comfort. The bottom floor has separate access with a full bath and an additional bedroom with living area providing for so many uses for a discerning buyer. The reimagined yard is now a private retreat: lush landscaping defined by hand laid stone borders, and curated plantings, provide the perfect space to unwind. Thoughtful upgrades preserve the heritage of the home, while elevating its livability. Enjoy the rare combination of charm, scale, and turnkey amenities in the destination location next to one of the best parks of the city and easy access to all the city offers.
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Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc. • Ben D. Hoefer
Bought with: COMPASS
$1,425,000
521 NE 85th, Seattle, WA 98115
4beds
2,030sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
4,081 Square Feet Lot
$1,424,700 Zestimate®
$702/sqft
$4,774 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,424,700
$1.32M - $1.54M
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Offers reviewed: Jul 14
Listed by:
Ben D. Hoefer,
John L. Scott, Inc.
Bought with:
Kellan McCann, 130306
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2550470
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Ductless, Forced Air, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: tankless gas
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,030
- Total interior livable area: 2,030 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Primary Bedroom, Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,081 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2878600040
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor,2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement Planked, Stucco, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Maple Leaf
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $702/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,281,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,281
- Offers reviewed: 07/14/2026
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | Sold | $1,425,000$702/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2550470 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2026 | Pending sale | $1,425,000$702/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2550470 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,425,000+10.9%$702/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2550470 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2021 | Sold | $1,285,000$633/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1799280 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2021 | Pending sale | $1,285,000$633/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1799280 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,285,000+16.8%$633/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1799280 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2017 | Sold | $1,100,000+100%$542/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1130305 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2017 | Sold | $550,000$271/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,316 +12.8% | $1,281,000 +5.1% |
| 2024 | $11,800 +12.2% | $1,219,000 +10.6% |
| 2023 | $10,520 +5.5% | $1,102,000 -5.4% |
| 2022 | $9,970 +1.7% | $1,165,000 +10.3% |
| 2021 | $9,807 +10.7% | $1,056,000 +17.1% |
| 2020 | $8,861 -3.3% | $902,000 -4.7% |
| 2019 | $9,162 +13.4% | $946,000 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,079 -0.2% | $927,000 +14.7% |
| 2017 | $8,095 +83.3% | $808,000 +47.2% |
| 2016 | $4,416 | $549,000 +8.3% |
| 2015 | $4,416 | $507,000 +13.4% |
| 2014 | $4,416 | $447,000 +11.2% |
| 2013 | $4,416 | $402,000 +8.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $370,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $370,000 +144.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $151,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $151,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $151,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $151,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $151,500 |
| 2001 | $608 +1.3% | $151,500 |
| 2000 | $600 | $151,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Maple Leaf
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Olympic View Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Jane Addams Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 10/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Olympic View
- Middle: Jane Addams
- High: Roosevelt 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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