Newly renovated corner lot home located in S. Seattle. This home offers a blend of comfort, convenience, off-street parking & future income potential. This charming property is located just minutes off the i-5 corridor. Offering easy access to amenities, airports, & downtown Seattle so don't miss out. Ideal for anyone looking to downsize, be close to the city, first-time home buyers, investors & more. This home is turnkey & ready for you to enjoy. Updated from top to bottom including windows, siding, doors, appliances, lighting, paint, kitchen, bath, and flooring. A treelined fully fenced back yard makes for plenty of privacy. Buyer to verify possibility of removing garage & adding on an ADU. ask about Buyer credit! Don't miss out.
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Listed by: Better Properties Soundview • Brandi Mcauley
Bought with: Anchor Agency
$485,000
5500 S Leo Street, Seattle, WA 98178
2beds
700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
4,787 Square Feet Lot
$473,100 Zestimate®
$693/sqft
$2,109 Estimated rent
Home value
$473,100
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Off-street parkingCorner lot
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Listed by:
Brandi Mcauley,
Better Properties Soundview
Bought with:
Vaness Vu, 127941
Anchor Agency
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2393603
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: New Electric, Water Heater Location: Laundry room
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 700
- Total interior livable area: 700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 4,787 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Paved, Fenced-Fully
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 9368700193
- Zoning: NR2
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Products, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1942
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Upper Rainier Beach
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $693/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $410,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,965
- Date on market: 8/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 341 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2025 | Sold | $485,000$693/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2393603 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2025 | Pending sale | $485,000$693/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2393603 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Price change | $485,000-2.8%$693/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2393603 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Price change | $499,000-2%$713/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2393603 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $509,000+148.3%$727/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2393603 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2008 | Sold | $205,000$293/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #27199048 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,791 +20.8% | $410,000 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $3,965 +11.4% | $356,000 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $3,558 +0.7% | $333,000 -10.5% |
| 2022 | $3,532 +10.9% | $372,000 +21.6% |
| 2021 | $3,185 +4.4% | $306,000 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $3,051 +2.4% | $278,000 +0.7% |
| 2019 | $2,979 +30.2% | $276,000 +21.1% |
| 2018 | $2,287 +7.5% | $228,000 +23.9% |
| 2017 | $2,128 +52.8% | $184,000 +15.7% |
| 2016 | $1,393 | $159,000 +12.8% |
| 2015 | $1,393 | $141,000 +16.5% |
| 2014 | $1,393 | $121,000 +21% |
| 2013 | $1,393 | $100,000 -23.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $130,000 -11% |
| 2011 | -- | $146,000 -11% |
| 2010 | -- | $164,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $164,000 -3% |
| 2007 | -- | $169,000 +4.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $162,000 +7.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $151,000 +46.6% |
| 2001 | $1,284 +6.1% | $103,000 +10.8% |
| 2000 | $1,210 | $93,000 |
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Neighborhood: Rainier View
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- King County
- Seattle
- 98178
- Rainier View
- 5500 S Leo Street
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