This charming, move-in ready property with "peek-a-boo" views of Lake Washington is the affordable starter home you’ve been waiting for! It boasts a gas stove for cooking, newer roof and windows, and tasteful upgrades throughout the home. Its secluded backyard is a tranquil urban oasis, with garden space and shed for storage. It has tons of off-street parking, plus a garage/shop space. Located in an established neighborhood just minutes from Downtown Seattle, with easy access to i5 and the Rainier Light Rail Station, and with a bus stop right next door, your commute will be a breeze! Welcome home!
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Listed by: Every Door Real Estate
Bought with: Skyline Properties, Inc.
$480,000
5535 S Leo Street, Seattle, WA 98178
2beds
695sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
5,401.44 Square Feet Lot
$471,100 Zestimate®
$691/sqft
$2,473 Estimated rent
Home value
$471,100
Estimated sales range
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Tons of off-street parkingSecluded backyardGarden spaceNewer roofShed for storageTranquil urban oasis
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Listed by:
Angela Crea,
Every Door Real Estate,
Lindsey Gudger,
Every Door Real Estate
Bought with:
Jeffrey R. Snow, 24868
Skyline Properties, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2454738
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 695
- Total interior livable area: 695 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
Lot
- Size: 5,401 sqft
- Features: Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 3352400740
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Seattle
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,State Bond,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 79 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Sold | $480,000+1.1%$691/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2454738 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Pending sale | $475,000$683/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2454738 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $475,000+35.7%$683/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2454738 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2018 | Sold | $350,000$504/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1299257 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,672 +10.4% | $398,000 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $4,232 +5.8% | $385,000 +6.6% |
| 2023 | $3,999 +1% | $361,000 -10.4% |
| 2022 | $3,960 +10.9% | $403,000 +21.8% |
| 2021 | $3,573 +4.5% | $331,000 +10% |
| 2020 | $3,420 +2.5% | $301,000 +0.7% |
| 2019 | $3,335 +27.3% | $299,000 +18.7% |
| 2018 | $2,619 +23.6% | $252,000 +48.2% |
| 2017 | $2,119 +50.2% | $170,000 +15.6% |
| 2016 | $1,411 | $147,000 +12.2% |
| 2015 | $1,411 | $131,000 +15.9% |
| 2014 | $1,411 | $113,000 +20.2% |
| 2013 | $1,411 | $94,000 -24.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $124,000 -10.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $139,000 -10.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $156,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $156,000 -3.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $161,000 +4.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $154,000 +13.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $136,000 +47.8% |
| 2001 | $1,158 +6.4% | $92,000 +10.8% |
| 2000 | $1,088 | $83,000 |
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Neighborhood: Rainier View
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Rainier ViewGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Aki Kurose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 2/10Rainier Beach High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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- Washington
- King County
- Seattle
- 98178
- Rainier View
- 5535 S Leo Street
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