Midcentury classic with stupendous, unobstructable views of Lincoln Park, Vashon and Blake Islands, Olympic Mtns & Puget Sound from both levels. Upstairs find 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen, dining and big living room. Large deck and 1 car garage w/laundry space. Downstairs is a 2 bedroom 3/4 bath apt. (w/stack washer dryer), kitchen, living room with large covered patio. Restoration of SFR by re-opening the doorway behind the fridge. Lots of options: Recreate single family home, live upstairs, rent out downstairs long term or STR. Live downstairs while remodeling upstairs, perhaps adding a second story down the line? Buyer to verify all to their satisfaction. Preinspected. Current appraisal. Copies of plans and permits are available. Seismic retrofitting completed. AC for summer comfort. Northrop is a one block street off the arterial. Stairs to Lincoln Park at Thistle end.
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Listed by: Windermere West Metro • Karen Lavallee
Bought with: Best Choice Realty LLC
$1,207,057
8261 Northrop Place SW, Seattle, WA 98136
6beds
2,220sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,202,000 Zestimate®
$544/sqft
$4,762 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,202,000
$1.12M - $1.30M
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Stack washer dryerLarge deckAc for summer comfort
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 16
Listed by:
Karen Lavallee,
Windermere West Metro,
Corinne Roed,
Windermere West Metro
Bought with:
Yekaterina Leonchenkova, 76703
Best Choice Realty LLC
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2535348
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Description: large walk in closet
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Description: LL apt entrance off back patio
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Description: washer/dryer in closet in 1 br
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Description: washer/dryer in garage
- Level: Garage
Utility room
- Description: mechanics and storage LL access from main floor
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: BSMT under stairs
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,220
- Total interior livable area: 2,220 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Lower,Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Islands, Mountain(s), Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 82 x 61
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Patio
- Topography: Level,Sloped,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Additional structures: ADU Beds: 2, ADU Baths: 1
- Parcel number: 0034001645
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: no
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gatewood
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $544/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,152,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,523
- Offers reviewed: 06/16/2026
- Date on market: 7/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $1,207,057+9.7%$544/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2535348 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$495/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2535348 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+155.8%$495/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2535348 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,450$1/sqft |
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| 1/13/2000 | Sold | $430,000+44.3%$194/sqft |
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| 12/12/1996 | Sold | $297,950$134/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,585 +1.4% | $908,000 |
| 2024 | $4,523 -49.5% | $908,000 |
| 2023 | $8,951 | $908,000 -5.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $964,000 +17.6% |
| 2021 | $7,890 +3.8% | $820,000 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $7,601 +0.5% | $750,000 -0.9% |
| 2019 | $7,562 +12.4% | $757,000 +1.2% |
| 2018 | $6,729 -13.2% | $748,000 -1.4% |
| 2017 | $7,751 +43.3% | $759,000 +14.3% |
| 2016 | $5,408 | $664,000 +5.7% |
| 2015 | $5,408 | $628,000 +15.4% |
| 2014 | $5,408 | $544,000 +11.5% |
| 2013 | $5,408 | $488,000 +13.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $430,000 -13.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $499,000 -4.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $522,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $522,000 +2.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $508,000 +6.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $477,000 +11.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $428,000 +16.9% |
| 2001 | $4,295 +27.7% | $366,000 +35.6% |
| 2000 | $3,364 | $270,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fauntleroy
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Gatewood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gatewood
- Middle: Madison Mid
- High: West Seattle 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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