Sun-filled 1938 Seward Park Cape-Cod home sits Southern facing on a quiet street. This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has beautifully refinished oak hardwoods, new Quartz counters, SS appliances, updated lighting, new carpet & vinyl, solar roof panels, freshly painted interior & exterior. Circular main floor plan hosts kitchen, dining & living w/ bedroom & 2beds up. A sliding glass door spills out onto the private, fully-fenced backyard offering plenty of entertainment & garden space w/ raised beds. Detached garage & car charger in long driveway. Prime location, just minutes to local parks, Lk Washington Beach access, & neighboring amenities, 4 bus-lines & (.01 miles-.03 miles away), Othello Station light rail (.08 miles away). Thank you!
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Listed by: Lake & Company • Ross M. Hartwich
Bought with: KW Greater Seattle
$1,008,800
5242 S Myrtle Street, Seattle, WA 98118
3beds
2,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$971,200 Zestimate®
$420/sqft
$4,614 Estimated rent
Home value
$971,200
$894,000 - $1.06M
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Raised bedsDetached garagePrivate fully-fenced backyardBeautifully refinished oak hardwoodsUpdated lightingSouthern facingQuiet street
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Apr 01
Listed by:
Ross M. Hartwich,
Lake & Company,
Rachel Hartwich,
Lake & Company
Bought with:
Jeanie Kendall
KW Greater Seattle
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2350189
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Solar PV
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement/Laundry area
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 0691000035
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl, Stone
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1938
- Major remodel year: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Seward Park
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $420/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,010,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,259
- Offers reviewed: 04/01/2025
- Date on market: 5/19/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 429 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2025 | Sold | $1,008,800+12.2%$420/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2350189 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Pending sale | $899,000$375/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2350189 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000+83.5%$375/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2350189 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2015 | Sold | $490,000-1%$204/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #832321 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2015 | Pending sale | $495,000$206/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #832321 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2015 | Listed for sale | $495,000$206/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #832321 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,736 +16.4% | $1,010,000 +8.8% |
| 2024 | $9,224 -0.4% | $928,000 -1.5% |
| 2023 | $9,259 +2.3% | $942,000 -8.5% |
| 2022 | $9,051 +9.6% | $1,030,000 +19.5% |
| 2021 | $8,261 +4.1% | $862,000 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $7,936 -1.5% | $786,000 -3.1% |
| 2019 | $8,060 +17% | $811,000 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $6,886 +1.6% | $767,000 +16.7% |
| 2017 | $6,776 +54.7% | $657,000 +6.5% |
| 2016 | $4,379 | $617,000 +8.1% |
| 2015 | $4,379 | $571,000 +31.9% |
| 2014 | $4,379 | $433,000 +14.9% |
| 2013 | $4,379 | $377,000 +5.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $358,000 -8% |
| 2011 | -- | $389,000 +4.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $373,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $373,000 +5.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $355,000 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $335,000 +7.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $311,000 +21.5% |
| 2001 | $3,036 +10.2% | $256,000 +16.4% |
| 2000 | $2,756 | $220,000 |
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Neighborhood: Seward Park
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