5260 16th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
What's special
Stunning Beaux Arts Neoclassical home in the heart of University Park, offering five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a wonderfully flexible floor plan across three levels. Rich with character, the home retains many original period details, including a herringbone oak entry floor, picture molding, original leaded windows and stunning architecture throughout. Thoughtfully and completely renovated, this home is move-in ready and preserves the character that makes Seattle architecture so special. The main level is truly exceptional, with generous open spaces, stunning architectural detail, den, oversized dining room and a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring a gas range, abundant storage and gorgeous stained glass. The beauty and layout of the main floor is second to none. Upstairs, three bedrooms, laundry, and two baths include a light-filled primary suite with two separate walk-in closets. The lower level adds remarkable versatility with two additional bedrooms, a second kitchen, a second laundry, and a private entrance – ideal for guests, extended living, work-from-home space, multigenerational living or rental income. A garage and additional off-street parking are rare conveniences in this coveted location. Immaculately maintained, this breathtaking home beautifully blends timeless Seattle charm with modern comfort.
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Radiant, Radiator, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Dining Room, High Tech Cabling
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,320
- Total interior livable area: 3,320 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Dining Room, Fireplace, High Tech Cabling
Lot
- Size: 4,321 Square Feet
- Features: Cable TV, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 8823900680
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: University District
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $571/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,230,000
- Annual tax amount: $20,538
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000+205.6%$571/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2581237 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2012 | Sold | $620,000-24.4%$187/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #415321 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2012 | Pending sale | $819,950$247/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate Greenwood #415321 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $819,950$247/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate Greenwood #415321 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,719 +6.5% | $2,230,000 -1.1% |
| 2024 | $21,325 +24.2% | $2,255,000 +22.8% |
| 2023 | $17,173 -4.5% | $1,837,000 -14.7% |
| 2022 | $17,992 +6.9% | $2,153,000 +16.3% |
| 2021 | $16,827 +5.5% | $1,851,000 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $15,956 +0.4% | $1,664,000 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $15,900 +17.9% | $1,676,000 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $13,489 -5.2% | $1,580,000 +9% |
| 2017 | $14,224 +84.5% | $1,449,000 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $7,709 | $1,296,000 +13.7% |
| 2015 | $7,709 | $1,140,000 +42.1% |
| 2014 | $7,709 | $802,000 +17.4% |
| 2013 | $7,709 | $683,000 +1.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $672,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $672,000 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $700,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $700,000 -10.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $779,000 +6.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $733,000 +8.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $678,000 +78% |
| 2001 | $2,769 -2.5% | $381,000 |
| 2000 | $2,841 | $381,000 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,805,300
$1.72M - $1.90M
Not available
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