Picture this: it's a warm summer day as you host friends on the back deck, the grill going, laughter carrying across the expansive, sun-drenched backyard. There's room here to dream—garden beds, a fire pit, a badminton net, or simply a wide-open lawn for the dog to run free. This location delivers an unbeatable lifestyle, with Green Lake just blocks away, offering scenic views, a favorite loop for exercise enthusiasts, & endless opportunities to soak in the outdoors. Add to that some of the city's hottest restaurants, bars, & coffee shops just minutes from your door on Greenwood Ave & you have a neighborhood that offers it all: nature, energy, & everyday convenience. Plus top rated schools! (great schools ratings) Welcome home to this beautifully updated Craftsman in the heart of Phinney Ridge, where classic character meets modern comfort. From the moment you arrive, original charm shines through--thoughtful architectural details, warm woodwork, & timeless design elements that give this home its unmistakable character. Inside, comfortably sized rooms drenched in sunlight, with a layout that feels both spacious & inviting. Abundant storage is tucked throughout the home, making everyday organization effortless. This home has been tastefully remodeled, blending fresh, modern finishes with the home's classic sensibility--no detail overlooked. 3 parking spaces offering convenience & peace of mind that's hard to come by in this sought-after pocket of the city. Don't miss this one!
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Listed by: Windermere RE Magnolia • Tara Eintracht
$1,350,000
523 N 70th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
4beds
2,190sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
5,719 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$616/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wide-open lawnBack deckWarm woodworkTimeless design elementsGarden bedsExpansive sun-drenched backyardBeautifully updated craftsman
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Aug 18
Listed by:
Tara Eintracht,
Windermere RE Magnolia
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2567526
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,190
- Total interior livable area: 2,190 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors
Lot
- Size: 5,719 Square Feet
- Features: Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Fully
Details
- Parcel number: 9468200162
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Phinney Ridge
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $616/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $997,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,703
- Offers reviewed: 08/18/2026
- Date on market: 8/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+301.8%$616/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2567526 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2002 | Sold | $336,000$153/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #22080982 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,704 +20.7% | $997,000 +13.4% |
| 2024 | $8,866 +4.3% | $879,000 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $8,499 +3.4% | $858,000 -7.5% |
| 2022 | $8,223 +8.3% | $928,000 +18.1% |
| 2021 | $7,590 +4.7% | $786,000 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $7,247 -2.4% | $712,000 -4% |
| 2019 | $7,423 +15.1% | $742,000 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $6,447 -1.9% | $714,000 +12.3% |
| 2017 | $6,575 +29.1% | $636,000 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $5,093 | $609,000 +8.4% |
| 2015 | $5,093 | $562,000 +10.2% |
| 2014 | $5,093 | $510,000 +13.8% |
| 2013 | $5,093 | $448,000 +11.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $402,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $402,000 +1.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $397,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $397,000 -2.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $409,000 +6.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $385,000 +10.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $349,000 +36.3% |
| 2001 | $3,036 +9.2% | $256,000 +15.3% |
| 2000 | $2,780 | $222,000 |
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Neighborhood: Phinney Ridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10West Woodland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Hamilton International Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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