Nicknamed the Hummingbird House, this sunny and airy vintage charmer is calling your name! Just a block and a half from Seward Park & Lake Wa, live in Seward Park without breaking the bank on this quiet cul de sac. Three generous bedrms & 2 bthrms on the upper level. Original large, whimsical vintage kitchen, fresh paint, new carpet. Terrific light throughout! Enjoy the lake views from deck off the dining room. A separate entry on the main allows potential multi-generational living, ADU or home business. Flexible living spaces and storage throughout. garage, large laundry, bathroom and large bonus space for your imagination!
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Listed by: Windermere R E Mount Baker
Bought with: Windermere Real Estate Midtown
$986,000
5228 56th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
3beds
1,970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
8,637.95 Square Feet Lot
$950,000 Zestimate®
$501/sqft
$4,620 Estimated rent
Home value
$950,000
$874,000 - $1.04M
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Lake viewsLarge laundryWhimsical vintage kitchenLarge bonus spaceFlexible living spacesQuiet cul de sacGenerous bedrms
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 04
Listed by:
Susan Cole,
Windermere R E Mount Baker
Bought with:
Larry Wilcynski, 50011
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Jordan Rabinowe, 120499
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2382704
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Split
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Fireplace Insert, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Garbage Disposal
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,970
- Total interior livable area: 1,970 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Split
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 8,637 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3723800293
- 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: 1973
- Major remodel year: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Sewer: Available, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Community, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Seward Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 257 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $986,000+16%$501/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2382704 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Pending sale | $850,000$431/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2382704 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000$431/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2382704 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,232 +752.8% | $932,000 +526.3% |
| 2024 | $1,200 +0% | $148,800 |
| 2023 | $1,199 +5.6% | $148,800 |
| 2022 | $1,136 +0.5% | $148,800 |
| 2021 | $1,130 +2.2% | $148,800 |
| 2020 | $1,105 +5.5% | $148,800 |
| 2019 | $1,048 +4.4% | $148,800 |
| 2018 | $1,004 +0.8% | $148,800 -74.4% |
| 2017 | $995 +16.2% | $582,000 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $856 | $562,000 +13.8% |
| 2015 | $856 | $494,000 +8.1% |
| 2014 | $856 | $457,000 +14.8% |
| 2013 | $856 | $398,000 +5.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $377,000 +153.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $148,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $148,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $148,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $148,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $148,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $148,800 |
| 2001 | $1,340 -1.4% | $148,800 |
| 2000 | $1,359 | $148,800 |
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Neighborhood: Lakewood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Orca K-8 SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Franklin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Aki Kurose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
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- King County
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- 98118
- Lakewood
- 5228 56th Avenue S
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