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  • Listed by: COMPASS • Tanya Keefe
    $1,995,000

    8505 21st Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98117

    5beds
    3,720sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    8,886 Square Feet Lot
    $1,910,500 Zestimate®
    $536/sqft
    $13/mo HOA

    What's special

    Three fireplacesSweeping olympic mountain viewsSolar panelsUnforgettable western sunsetsTwo-car garageMultiple dedicated officesLight-filled residence
    Perched on a prominent corner lot in coveted Olympic Manor, this light-filled residence captures sweeping Olympic Mountain views and unforgettable western sunsets. An expansive great room addition anchors the home, creating exceptional spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Three main-level bedrooms are complemented by remarkable flexibility below, including a private mother-in-law suite with living room, fireplace, kitchenette, bedroom, bath, and direct access to a sunroom/greenhouse, plus an additional guest suite with ensuite bath. Multiple dedicated offices, solar panels, three fireplaces, a two-car garage, and a fully fenced backyard complete this exceptional offering just moments from Carkeek Park, Golden Gardens, Ballard, and downtown Seattle.
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    Tanya Keefe,

    COMPASS

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2550829MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom
      • Level: Lower
      Bedroom
      • Level: Lower
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom three quarter
      • Level: Lower
      Bathroom three quarter
      • Level: Lower
      Den office
      • Level: Lower
      Den office
      • Level: Lower
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Entry hall
      • Level: Main
      Great room
      • Level: Second
      Kitchen without eating space
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Utility room
      • Level: Lower
      Heating
      • Fireplace, Radiator, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Furnace, Electric
      Cooling
      • Ductless
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood
      • Windows: Skylight(s)
      • Basement: Daylight,Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 3
      • Fireplace features: Gas, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,720
      • Total interior livable area: 3,720 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached Garage
      • Has attached garage: Yes
      • Covered spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: Main
      • Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Solarium/Atrium, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s), Partial
      Lot
      • Size: 8,886 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 74 x 120
      • Features: Corner Lot, Fenced-Partially, Green House, High Speed Internet, Patio
      • Topography: Partial Slope
      • Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees
      Details
      • Parcel number: 6383000330
      • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Other equipment: Leased Equipment: No

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: 1 1/2 Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Cement Planked, Cement Plank
      • Foundation: Poured Concrete
      • Roof: Torch Down
      Condition
      • Good
      • Year built: 1955

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
      • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Utilities
      • Water: Public, Company: Seattle Utilities
      • Utilities for property: Quantum Fiber

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: CCRs
      • Subdivision: Olympic Manor
      HOA
      • HOA fee: $150 annually
      Location
      • Region: Seattle

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $536/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,587,000
      • Annual tax amount: $14,133
      • Date on market: 7/9/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 10 days
      • Listing terms: Conventional
      • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)

        Estimated market value

        $1,910,500

        $1.81M - $2.01M

        $5,123/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/10/2026Listed for sale$1,995,000+97.5%$536/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2550829 Report a problem
        6/5/2019Sold$1,010,000+1.5%$272/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1454479 Report a problem
        5/20/2019Pending sale$995,000$267/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Greater Sea #1454479 Report a problem
        5/20/2019Price change$995,000-11.6%$267/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Greater Sea #1454479 Report a problem
        5/16/2019Price change$1,124,995+13.1%$302/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Seattle #1424859 Report a problem
        5/14/2019Pending sale$995,000$267/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Seattle #1454479 Report a problem
        5/10/2019Price change$995,000-11.6%$267/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Greater Seattle #1454479 Report a problem
        4/17/2019Price change$1,124,995-4.7%$302/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Greater Sea #1424859 Report a problem
        3/27/2019Listed for sale$1,180,000+87.3%$317/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Greater Sea #1424859 Report a problem
        1/25/2013Sold$630,000-8.7%$169/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #414506 Report a problem
        11/27/2012Price change$689,950+6.2%$185/sqft
        Source: The Cascade Team #414506 Report a problem
        11/18/2012Price change$649,950-5.8%$175/sqft
        Source: The Cascade Team #414506 Report a problem
        10/12/2012Listed for sale$689,950+70.4%$185/sqft
        Source: The Cascade Team Report a problem
        5/24/2002Sold$405,000+9.5%$109/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #22038033 Report a problem
        5/8/2001Sold$370,000+15.6%$99/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/8/1999Sold$320,000$86/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$16,722 +18.3%$1,587,000 +10.7%
        2024$14,133 +8%$1,434,000 +6.7%
        2023$13,084 -1.7%$1,344,000 -12.3%
        2022$13,310 +19.5%$1,533,000 +31.1%
        2021$11,137 +9.8%$1,169,000 +16.2%
        2020$10,142 +7.8%$1,006,000 +6.9%
        2019$9,407 +4.2%$941,000 -6.7%
        2018$9,027 -3.7%$1,009,000 +10.2%
        2017$9,375 +37.9%$916,000 +9.8%
        2016$6,800 $834,000 +9.7%
        2015$6,800 $760,000 +11.1%
        2014$6,800 $684,000 +21.3%
        2013$6,800 $564,000 +3.9%
        2012-- $543,000
        2011-- $543,000 -4.6%
        2010-- $569,000
        2009-- $569,000 +8.8%
        2007-- $523,000 +3.4%
        2006-- $506,000 +19.9%
        2005-- $422,000 +35.7%
        2001$3,665 +8.6%$311,000 +14.8%
        2000$3,376 $271,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: North Beach-Blue Ridge

        Getting around

        76 / 100
        Very Walkable
        51 / 100
        Good Transit
        74 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • Elementary: North Beach

        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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