Enjoy morning coffee on your friendly front porch and evenings on the sun-drenched deck. This sweet 3 bedroom Bungalow boasts high ceilings, refinished oak hardwoods, and a spacious eat-in kitchen. Located on a quiet street and conveniently close to Maple Leaf Park, Macrina Bakery, and Lightrail. There's also unlimited potential for a second level, offering city and mountain views. Or finish the lower level for a family room or home office. The alley in the back offers off-street, covered parking. This 1908 home is so special...with gorgeous proportions, wood shingles and traditional knee-braces. Prepare to be Charmed.
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate Co. • Barbara Brandt
Bought with: KW Greater Seattle
$1,017,175
553 NE 79th Street, Seattle, WA 98115
3beds
1,710sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
4,364 Square Feet Lot
$979,100 Zestimate®
$595/sqft
$3,530 Estimated rent
Home value
$979,100
$901,000 - $1.07M
$3,530/mo
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Spacious eat-in kitchenHigh ceilingsRefinished oak hardwoodsSun-drenched deckWood shinglesFriendly front porchTraditional knee-braces
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Apr 01
Listed by:
Barbara Brandt,
Windermere Real Estate Co.
Bought with:
Stephanie Anderson, 20109471
KW Greater Seattle
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2347043
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,710
- Total interior livable area: 1,710 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 4,364 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Outbuildings, Shop
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2464400240
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1908
- Major remodel year: 1908
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Utilities for property: Century Link
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Maple Leaf
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $595/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $814,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,890
- Offers reviewed: 04/01/2025
- Date on market: 5/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 431 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2025 | Sold | $1,017,175+13.1%$595/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2347043 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Pending sale | $899,000$526/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2347043 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000+436.7%$526/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2347043 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/1994 | Sold | $167,500$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,688 +12.6% | $814,000 +5% |
| 2024 | $7,717 +12% | $775,000 +10.6% |
| 2023 | $6,890 +2.2% | $701,000 -8.6% |
| 2022 | $6,739 +1.7% | $767,000 +10.2% |
| 2021 | $6,629 +10.4% | $696,000 +17% |
| 2020 | $6,003 -3% | $595,000 -4.6% |
| 2019 | $6,190 +13.2% | $624,000 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,469 -0.1% | $612,000 +14.6% |
| 2017 | $5,475 +39.5% | $534,000 +10.3% |
| 2016 | $3,925 | $484,000 +8.3% |
| 2015 | $3,925 | $447,000 +13.5% |
| 2014 | $3,925 | $394,000 +11.3% |
| 2013 | $3,925 | $354,000 +8.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $326,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $326,000 -13.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $376,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $376,000 +8% |
| 2007 | -- | $348,000 +6.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $326,000 +10.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $294,000 +22% |
| 2001 | $2,864 +6.3% | $241,000 +12.1% |
| 2000 | $2,695 | $215,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Maple Leaf
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Green Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Eckstein Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Green Lake
- 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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