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  • Listed by: Rennie Group • Ryan Raffetto
    $599,000

    831 NW 52nd Street, Seattle, WA 98107

    2beds
    700sqft
    : 
    $3,683/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1902
    2,500 Square Feet Lot
    $587,500 Zestimate®
    $856/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Deep backyardMultiple outbuildingsOriginal hardwood floorsPeriod lightingCedar-shingled cottageBuilt-in shelvingVintage architectural details
    Quality craftsmanship and exceptional upside define this rare Ballard opportunity. Set back from the street, this cedar-shingled cottage sits on a private lot behind mature bamboo with a deep backyard and multiple outbuildings ready for reimagining. Original hardwood floors, built-in shelving, period lighting, and vintage architectural details deliver authentic character, while updated plumbing, electrical, and an electrical panel replaced in the early 2000s provide a solid starting point, buyer to verify all information. The efficient floor plan is well suited for a thoughtful renovation. Sold as-is. Ideal for investors or buyers looking to build equity in a neighborhood where quality renovations continue to command a premium. Cash, FHA 203(k), Fannie Mae HomeStyle, hard money, and other renovation financing may be suitable. Pre-offer inspections welcomed. Ideally located between Ballard and Fremont with convenient access to Downtown Seattle, South Lake Union, and major commuter routes. Future Ballard Link light rail adds long-term appeal. Zoned for West Woodland Elementary, Hamilton International Middle, and Ballard High School. Minutes to Ballard Avenue, the Sunday Farmers Market, parks, breweries, cafés, and restaurants. Opportunities with this combination of location, character, and upside are increasingly hard to find.
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    Ryan Raffetto,

    Rennie Group

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2547863MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Electric
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: z
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Softwood
      • Basement: None
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 700
      • Total interior livable area: 700 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Off Street
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Water Heater
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Territorial
      Lot
      • Size: 2,500 Square Feet
      • Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Curbs, Drought Resistant Landscape, Open Lot, Paved, Secluded, Sidewalk, Value In Land
      • Topography: Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: 2768301270
      • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding, Wood Products
      Condition
      • Fixer
      • Year built: 1902

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Company: SCL
      • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
      • Water: Public, Company: SPU

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Ballard
      Location
      • Region: Seattle

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $856/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $480,000
      • Annual tax amount: $4,900
      • Date on market: 7/7/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 45 days
      • Listing terms: Rehab Loan

        Estimated market value

        $587,500

        $558,000 - $617,000

        $2,924/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/8/2026Listed for sale$599,000+403.4%$856/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2547863 Report a problem
        10/29/1993Sold$119,000$170/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,247 +6.5%$480,000 -1%
        2024$4,926 +12.4%$485,000 +10.2%
        2023$4,382 +2.2%$440,000 -8.7%
        2022$4,289 +1.4%$482,000 +9.8%
        2021$4,231 +8.4%$439,000 +14.6%
        2020$3,904 -3.3%$383,000 -5%
        2019$4,035 +14%$403,000 +2.8%
        2018$3,539 -2.5%$392,000 +11.7%
        2017$3,629 +30.9%$351,000 +14%
        2016$2,771 $308,000 +13.7%
        2015$2,771 $271,000 -1.8%
        2014$2,771 $276,000 +8.2%
        2013$2,771 $255,000 +13.8%
        2012-- $224,000 -2.2%
        2011-- $229,000 +2.7%
        2010-- $223,000
        2009-- $223,000 +5.2%
        2007-- $212,000 +6%
        2006-- $200,000 +9.9%
        2005-- $182,000 +33.8%
        2001$1,662 +8%$136,000 +13.3%
        2000$1,539 $120,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: West Woodland

        Getting around

        86 / 100
        Very Walkable
        54 / 100
        Good Transit

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