Step into a home with a soul. Tucked into the heart of Seaview, this rare architect-designed residence is the kind of property that stops people mid-scroll and makes them say, “Wait… what is that?” Designed by architect Basil Manly Jerard as his own home, this treasure is filled with the details buyers dream about but almost never find: rich wood paneling, dramatic custom ceilings, leaded glass, built-ins, vintage radiators, sculpted plaster walls, and a brick fireplace that feels like the beating heart of the house. Every room tells a story. The exterior’s steep rooflines and old-world charm create unforgettable curb appeal, while the interior offers a canvas for the next steward to preserve, enhance, and make their own. Original character still lives here—from the warm library-like living spaces to the vintage bath and charming upper rooms tucked beneath the eaves. This is not a cookie-cutter house. This is a conversation piece. A legacy property. A home for the buyer who feels something when they walk through the door and knows that true character cannot be duplicated. Opportunities like this are rare, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Tour it, feel it, and decide whether you want to own a house… or a piece of Seattle architectural history you can call home.
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Listed by: Real Broker LLC
Bought with: West Seattle Realty
$1,250,000
5605 49th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136
3beds
1,730sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
0.31 Acres Lot
$1,240,200 Zestimate®
$723/sqft
$4,664 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,240,200
$1.15M - $1.34M
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Vintage radiatorsVintage bathRich wood panelingSculpted plaster wallsSteep rooflinesDramatic custom ceilingsLeaded glass
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Listed by:
Jody McNamer,
Real Broker LLC,
David Uebing,
Real Broker LLC
Bought with:
Tracey Kipp, 125098
West Seattle Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2487858
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Radiant, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,730 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Partial, Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 126 x 110
- Features: Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Sloped,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 7936500042
- Zoning: NR2
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1926
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: Seaview
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,Rehab Loan,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Sold | $1,250,000+39%$723/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2487858 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Pending sale | $899,000$520/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2487858 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000$520/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2487858 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,855 +14.5% | $940,000 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $8,605 +8.7% | $882,000 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $7,918 +5.2% | $821,000 -5.7% |
| 2022 | $7,529 +9.8% | $871,000 +19.6% |
| 2021 | $6,860 +22% | $728,000 +30% |
| 2020 | $5,624 -2.4% | $560,000 -3.9% |
| 2019 | $5,763 +12.3% | $583,000 +1% |
| 2018 | $5,133 -9.2% | $577,000 +3.4% |
| 2017 | $5,655 +23.2% | $558,000 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $4,592 | $499,000 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $4,592 | $469,000 -0.2% |
| 2014 | $4,592 | $470,000 +16.3% |
| 2013 | $4,592 | $404,000 +3.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $391,000 -3.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $405,000 -1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $412,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $412,000 -1% |
| 2007 | -- | $416,000 +5.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $394,000 +12.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $351,000 +21.9% |
| 2001 | $3,402 +8.6% | $288,000 +14.7% |
| 2000 | $3,133 | $251,000 |
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Neighborhood: Seaview
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Alki Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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