Rarely available in the Pritchard Island community along Lake Washington, this 1925 home offers opportunities galore. East-facing for wonderful morning light and backyard is shaded for comfortable afternoons. Recently refreshed, enjoy just as it is, or take the home to the next level with a renovation or addition. The site also has development potential (NR3) and could accommodate a DADU and AADU (buyer to verify). A spacious backyard is perfect for hosting gatherings or enjoying playtime with pets. Seize this rare opportunity to own in a neighborhood known for its privacy and unbeatable lake access. Your close neighbors are the 10-acre Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands and lovely Pritchard Beach. Pre-inspected and sewer scoped!
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Listed by: COMPASS • Jessie Culbert Boucher
Bought with: Real Residential
$678,500
8637 Island Drive S, Seattle, WA 98118
2beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,998 Square Feet Lot
$776,200 Zestimate®
$452/sqft
$2,618 Estimated rent
Home value
$776,200
$675,000 - $885,000
$2,618/mo
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Listed by:
Jessie Culbert Boucher,
COMPASS,
Karen S Jones,
COMPASS
Bought with:
Albert D Clark, 49884
Real Residential
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2295702
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,998 Square Feet
- Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Curbs, Dead End Street, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 6896300365
- Zoning description: NR3,Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1925
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: Rainier Beach
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $452/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $790,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,969
- Date on market: 12/6/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 476 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/8/2024 | Sold | $678,500+4.4%$452/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2295702 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2024 | Pending sale | $650,000$433/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2295702 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $650,000$433/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2295702 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2023 | Price change | $1,800+56.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,150+4.5%$1/sqft |
Source: John L. Scott Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2012 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
Source: vFlyer Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,653 +25.8% | $790,000 +19.2% |
| 2024 | $6,880 -1.3% | $663,000 -3.8% |
| 2023 | $6,969 +7.2% | $689,000 -3.8% |
| 2022 | $6,502 +9.5% | $716,000 +19.5% |
| 2021 | $5,939 +4.2% | $599,000 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $5,701 +2.9% | $546,000 +1.5% |
| 2019 | $5,541 +16.7% | $538,000 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $4,749 -3.7% | $509,000 +9.7% |
| 2017 | $4,930 +44.8% | $464,000 +21.1% |
| 2016 | $3,405 | $383,000 +8.2% |
| 2015 | $3,405 | $354,000 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $3,405 | $328,000 +14.7% |
| 2013 | $3,405 | $286,000 +5.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $271,000 -8.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $295,000 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $303,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $303,000 +5.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $288,000 +12.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $257,000 +8% |
| 2005 | -- | $238,000 +36% |
| 2001 | $2,108 +16.7% | $175,000 +23.2% |
| 2000 | $1,806 | $142,000 |
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Neighborhood: Dunlap
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Aki Kurose Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10Rainier Beach High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Emerson
- Middle: Aki Kurose
- High: Rainier Beach 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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- Washington
- King County
- Seattle
- 98118
- Dunlap
- 8637 Island Drive S
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