Some homes have soul. This 1917 Colonial just off Ravenna Boulevard has it in abundance. The character announces itself immediately: original oak hardwoods on the main floor, double moulding in the living room, a beautifully wallpapered dining room, and a breakfast table passed from owner to owner since the beginning. Details that simply cannot be replicated. Sweeping Cascade Mountain vistas and unobstructed green space carry across every level, each season bringing its own color and light. Upstairs, four bedrooms including a primary that opens onto its own deck, all on original fir floors aged gracefully over a century. Two of the bedrooms take in the big Cascade views, and a fully updated bathroom serves the floor. The main floor flows in a natural circle from formal entry through sun-drenched living and dining spaces, a kitchen opening onto the deck, and a convenient powder room. Radiant heat keeps every room evenly warm without noise. This home entertains as well as it lives. Step off the deck into a generous backyard where there is room for a fire pit and gatherings. Downstairs surprises: a warm family room with a wood-burning fireplace, a three-quarter updated bathroom, a bedroom with backyard and Cascade views, plus storage, laundry, and utilities. UW campus, two light rail stops, U-Village, Ravenna Park, Cowen Park, Green Lake, coffee shops, and restaurants are minutes away. Once you step through the front gate, you will know this one is different.
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Listed by: COMPASS
Bought with: Windermere Real Estate Midtown
$1,450,000
5260 18th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
5beds
3,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
4,321.15 Square Feet Lot
$1,433,800 Zestimate®
$465/sqft
$7,603 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,433,800
$1.33M - $1.55M
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Sweeping cascade mountain vistasFully updated bathroomUnobstructed green spaceBeautifully wallpapered dining roomStorage laundry and utilities
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Listed by:
Adam J Hestad,
COMPASS,
Lisa Kissinger,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Mark Corcoran, 24570
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2497477
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Radiant, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Lower Level
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl 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: 3,120
- Total interior livable area: 3,120 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,321 sqft
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Fully
- Topography: Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 8823900270
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: University District
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Sold | $1,450,000-3.3%$465/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2497477 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Pending sale | $1,500,000$481/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2497477 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000+173.2%$481/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2497477 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2004 | Sold | $549,000$176/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,316 +23.3% | $1,382,000 +15.4% |
| 2024 | $11,607 +16.2% | $1,198,000 +14.9% |
| 2023 | $9,986 -4.3% | $1,043,000 -14.6% |
| 2022 | $10,433 +6.9% | $1,222,000 +16.3% |
| 2021 | $9,763 +5.4% | $1,051,000 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $9,262 +0.5% | $945,000 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $9,218 +7.9% | $952,000 -3.2% |
| 2018 | $8,543 -5% | $983,000 +9% |
| 2017 | $8,994 +41.1% | $902,000 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $6,373 | $807,000 +13.7% |
| 2015 | $6,373 | $710,000 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $6,373 | $658,000 +17.3% |
| 2013 | $6,373 | $561,000 +9.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $513,000 +3% |
| 2011 | -- | $498,000 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $519,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $519,000 -0.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $521,000 +6.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $491,000 +8.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $454,000 +24.7% |
| 2001 | $4,272 +7.6% | $364,000 +13.8% |
| 2000 | $3,972 | $320,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: University District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Laurelhurst Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Eckstein Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Eckstein Mid
- High: Roosevelt High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 5260 18th Avenue NE
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