Situated on a quiet easement near UW, you will discover this stately, early era home with large, dignified rooms. The location cannot be beat with a walk score of 91, easy quick access to light rail and walking distance to the University of Washington. The main floor features a grand living room with fireplace and gorgeous built-in shelving, formal dining room, kitchen with eating nook, guest bath and enclosed front porch. The four bedrooms and bath upstairs connect to a lovely open landing. The bonus basement space features a second kitchen, bath, utility and tons of storage. Plumbing and electrical were updated in the 80s. Old world elegance ready for new world updates. Truly a hidden gem not to be missed!
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Listed by: Windermere RE North, Inc. • Cori Whitaker
Bought with: COMPASS
$1,050,000
5217 21st Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
5beds
3,140sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$991,000 Zestimate®
$334/sqft
$6,875 Estimated rent
Home value
$991,000
$902,000 - $1.08M
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Second kitchenKitchen with eating nookLovely open landingTons of storageFormal dining roomQuiet easementBonus basement space
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Listed by:
Cori Whitaker,
Windermere RE North, Inc.
Bought with:
Graham Gregg, 23005889
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2319086
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,140
- Total interior livable area: 3,140 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Ceramic Tile, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hardwood, Walk-In Closet(s), Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 7173700100
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Lighting
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
- Water: Public, Company: City of Seattle
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ravenna
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $334/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,317,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,910
- Date on market: 2/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 392 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2025 | Sold | $1,050,000+5.1%$334/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2319086 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2025 | Pending sale | $998,950$318/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2319086 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $998,950$318/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2319086 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,778 +20.9% | $1,317,000 +13.1% |
| 2024 | $11,394 +15% | $1,164,000 +14.8% |
| 2023 | $9,911 -4.2% | $1,014,000 -14.7% |
| 2022 | $10,342 +6.9% | $1,189,000 +16.3% |
| 2021 | $9,674 +5.4% | $1,022,000 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $9,174 +0.6% | $919,000 -0.8% |
| 2019 | $9,122 -4.3% | $926,000 -14.7% |
| 2018 | $9,529 -4.9% | $1,086,000 +9% |
| 2017 | $10,017 +36.9% | $996,000 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $7,319 | $891,000 +13.6% |
| 2015 | $7,319 | $784,000 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $7,319 | $750,000 +17.4% |
| 2013 | $7,319 | $639,000 +9.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $584,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $584,000 -3.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $608,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $608,000 -7.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $659,000 +6.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $620,000 +8% |
| 2005 | -- | $574,000 +58.6% |
| 2001 | $4,249 +7.6% | $362,000 +13.8% |
| 2000 | $3,948 | $318,000 |
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Neighborhood: University District
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Laurelhurst Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Eckstein Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Laurelhurst
- Middle: Eckstein Mid
- 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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- 5217 21st Avenue NE
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