Offered for the first time, this one-owner estate is a rare opportunity to own a custom-built home designed by renowned architect Gene Zema. Nestled on a private 22,458 sq ft lot surrounded by lush greenery, this 1958 mid-century modern masterpiece features signature walls of windows that flood the interior with natural light & offer serene views of the secluded landscape. Maintaining much of its original charm & ready for a thoughtful update or renovation, with potential for expansion or redevelopment. Includes 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, abundant built-in storage & 2-car garage with dedicated workshop. A yard that's a gardener’s paradise. Located on a quiet street with a long private driveway & ample parking. Estate Sale being sold "AS-IS."
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate/East • Mina B. Peterson
Bought with: Redfin
$1,550,000
5422 153rd Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
3beds
1,860sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.52 Acres Lot
$1,703,200 Zestimate®
$833/sqft
$3,946 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,703,200
$1.52M - $1.92M
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Secluded landscapeNatural lightSignature walls of windowsLush greeneryAbundant built-in storageOriginal charm
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: May 21
Listed by:
Mina B. Peterson,
Windermere Real Estate/East,
Katie Lund,
Windermere Real Estate/East
Bought with:
Forrest Moody, 26642
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2376754
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,860
- Total interior livable area: 1,860 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceramic Tile, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Gas Available, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking, Shop
- Topography: Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 3460300300
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Torch Down
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Public, Company: City of Bellevue
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Trail(s)
- Subdivision: Hilltop
HOA
- HOA fee: $20 annually
Location
- Region: Bellevue
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $833/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,594,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,781
- Offers reviewed: 05/21/2025
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 391 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2025 | Sold | $1,550,000+19.7%$833/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2376754 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$696/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2376754 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$696/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2376754 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,860 +10% | $1,594,000 +8.5% |
| 2024 | $10,781 +23.9% | $1,469,000 +32.1% |
| 2023 | $8,703 -8% | $1,112,000 -16.8% |
| 2022 | $9,464 +21.3% | $1,336,000 +40.8% |
| 2021 | $7,800 +3.8% | $949,000 +12% |
| 2020 | $7,513 +4.6% | $847,000 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $7,185 +0.8% | $823,000 -5% |
| 2018 | $7,132 +5.7% | $866,000 +18.3% |
| 2017 | $6,748 +33.3% | $732,000 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $5,062 | $655,000 +8.8% |
| 2015 | $5,062 | $602,000 +6% |
| 2014 | $5,062 | $568,000 +12.7% |
| 2013 | $5,062 | $504,000 +14.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $439,000 +7.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $408,000 -2.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $417,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $417,000 +3.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $403,000 +0.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $402,000 +8.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $372,000 +24.4% |
| 2001 | $3,452 -5.7% | $299,000 +0.7% |
| 2000 | $3,662 | $297,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Cougar Mountain
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Spiritridge Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 8/10Tillicum Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 10/10Newport Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Spiritridge Elem
- Middle: Tillicum Mid
- High: Newport Snr 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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