Timeless 1929 farmhouse charm meets an unbeatable Seward Park location! Situated on a spacious 6,000-square-foot lot with alley access, this sunny and inviting home offers a detached garage, possible boat or trailer parking, mature magnolia trees, and plenty of level lawn for play, gardening, or entertaining. Just one block from Be'er Sheva Park with its playground, beach access, and boat launch, and moments from the trail leading to Pritchard Beach, this location is a dream for outdoor enthusiasts. The ideal floor plan features four bedrooms and two baths, including three generously sized bedrooms upstairs with oversized closets and a main-floor bedroom and bath for added flexibility. Original hardwood floors, arched doorways, a period fireplace, and built-in bookcases showcase the home's character and craftsmanship. The spacious living and dining rooms flow seamlessly into the updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. A convenient kitchen door provides easy access to the backyard for indoor-outdoor living. Flooded with natural light throughout, this warm and welcoming home offers the perfect blend of historic charm, functionality, and an exceptional neighborhood lifestyle.
Active
Listed by: Redfin • Bliss Ong
$895,000
8609 55th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
4beds
1,880sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$874,700 Zestimate®
$476/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Period fireplaceDetached garageOriginal hardwood floorsArched doorwaysMature magnolia treesBuilt-in bookcases
- 29 days |
- 747 |
- 45 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Bliss Ong,
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2535918
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,880
- Total interior livable area: 1,880 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s)
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Fully, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3336001670
- Zoning: SF5000
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Seward Park
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $476/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $900,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,609
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$874,700
$831,000 - $918,000
$3,969/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $895,000+27%$476/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2535918 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2021 | Sold | $705,000+0.9%$375/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1739678 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2021 | Pending sale | $699,000$372/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1739678 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2021 | Listed for sale | $699,000$372/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1739678 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,742 +13.2% | $900,000 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $8,609 +0.6% | $851,000 -1.5% |
| 2023 | $8,553 +6.2% | $864,000 -4.7% |
| 2022 | $8,052 +9.5% | $907,000 +19.5% |
| 2021 | $7,352 +686.8% | $759,000 +430.8% |
| 2020 | $934 +5.2% | $143,000 |
| 2019 | $888 +3.9% | $143,000 |
| 2018 | $855 -0.3% | $143,000 -73% |
| 2017 | $858 +14.7% | $530,000 +6.9% |
| 2016 | $748 | $496,000 +14.8% |
| 2015 | $748 | $432,000 +8% |
| 2014 | $748 | $400,000 +14.6% |
| 2013 | $748 | $349,000 +5.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $331,000 +131.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $143,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $143,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $143,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $143,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $143,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $143,000 -18.8% |
| 2001 | $2,120 +16.6% | $176,000 +23.1% |
| 2000 | $1,819 | $143,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Dunlap
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10The New School At South ShoreGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Rainier Beach High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
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- King County
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- 98118
- Dunlap
- 8609 55th Avenue S
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