Beautifully situated overlooking Andrews Bay, just blocks from Seward Park. Elegant entry and stairs, tall ceilings, Large living room and dining room. And a big kitchen with big eating space. There's also a bed and bath on the main floor. And upstairs... 3 more over-sized beds, a full bath, and a pristine sauna upstairs. Deck off the primary and a deck off the kitchen. This is a very solid house that needs only a little love.
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Listed by: Windermere R E Mount Baker • Joe Zajonc
$849,000
5240 S Dawson Street, Seattle, WA 98118
4beds
2,840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
3,998 Square Feet Lot
$830,200 Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Deck off the kitchenPristine sauna upstairsTall ceilingsDeck off the primaryOverlooking andrews bayElegant entry and stairs
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Oct 23
Listed by:
Joe Zajonc,
Windermere R E Mount Baker
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2593255
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: basement
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,840
- Total interior livable area: 2,840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 3,998 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1231000675
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: SCL
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Seward Park
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $299/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,035,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,244
- Offers reviewed: 10/23/2026
- Date on market: 10/14/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$830,200
$789,000 - $872,000
$3,858/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $849,000+262.8%$299/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2593255 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/1999 | Sold | $234,000$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,999 -10.9% | $810,000 -17.3% |
| 2024 | $2,244 -76.5% | $979,000 -1.5% |
| 2023 | $9,542 +34.6% | $994,000 +22.7% |
| 2022 | $7,088 +9.6% | $810,000 +19.5% |
| 2021 | $6,470 +4.1% | $678,000 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $6,217 -1.6% | $618,000 -3.1% |
| 2019 | $6,320 +17.2% | $638,000 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $5,394 +1.7% | $603,000 +16.9% |
| 2017 | $5,303 +49.6% | $516,000 +18.1% |
| 2016 | $3,545 | $437,000 +14.7% |
| 2015 | $3,545 | $381,000 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $3,545 | $353,000 +14.6% |
| 2013 | $3,545 | $308,000 +5.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $292,000 -7.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $317,000 -12.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $364,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $364,000 +5.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $346,000 +12% |
| 2006 | -- | $309,000 +7.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $287,000 +38% |
| 2001 | $2,486 +16.5% | $208,000 +23.1% |
| 2000 | $2,135 | $169,000 |
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Neighborhood: Lakewood
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