9620 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
What's special
Expansive mid-century home on Lake Washington is the spot for watching the sky or fishing from every window. The architect studied under Walter Gropius, and it is built for entertaining. All new roof, interior finishes, lined sewer connection and boat lift below house. Floor to (high) ceiling doors open to panoramic views over the lake. Secret room. EV car charger. Office loft. From the kitchen and into the dining area, you would think you were far out over the lake itself-which indeed you are. This exceptional 3,730 square feet custom home features 4 bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms, and 50 feet of deeded lakefront. The capacious primary suite occupies an entire wing of the second floor and includes a bay window sitting area, a five-piece bath with jetted tub, and a walk-in closet. Distinctive architectural details include exposed beam construction, floating stairs, skylights that fill the home with natural light, vaulted ceilings, a sandstone hearth with built-in benches, and custom bookcases. Opportunities like this don’t come often—make this remarkable property yours today.
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Dining Room
Family Room
Deck
Loft
Deck
Primary Bathroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Paul Lau,
John L. Scott Des Moines
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Third
Den office
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Second
Entry hall
- Level: Lower
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Loft
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,730
- Total interior livable area: 3,730 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Lower
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Loft, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wired for Generator
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Islands, Lake, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Low Bank, Lake, No Bank
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 50
Lot
- Size: 6,686 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 135 & 50 x 132
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Boat House, Cable TV, Deck, Dock, Gas Available, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7129303060
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Multi Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: See Remarks
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
- Water: Public, Company: City of Seattle
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rainier Beach
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $536/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,797,000
- Annual tax amount: $15,875
- Date on market: 6/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,999,950+15.9%$536/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2574000 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2026 | Price change | $7,450+15.5%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2026 | Listed for rent | $6,450$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2024 | Sold | $1,725,000-4.2%$462/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2237818 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2024 | Pending sale | $1,800,000$483/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2237818 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000$483/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2237818 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,074 +13.8% | $1,797,000 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $15,875 +6.8% | $1,699,000 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $14,869 +18.3% | $1,615,000 +6.3% |
| 2022 | $12,568 +9.8% | $1,519,000 +19.5% |
| 2021 | $11,444 +4.1% | $1,271,000 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $10,995 -2.1% | $1,158,000 -3.1% |
| 2019 | $11,230 +9.2% | $1,195,000 -2% |
| 2018 | $10,284 -4.7% | $1,219,000 +9.7% |
| 2017 | $10,796 +44.6% | $1,111,000 +13% |
| 2016 | $7,468 | $983,000 +8.1% |
| 2015 | $7,468 | $909,000 +17.1% |
| 2014 | $7,468 | $776,000 +14.8% |
| 2013 | $7,468 | $676,000 +5.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $641,000 -10.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $717,000 -6.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $768,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $768,000 +4.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $733,000 +4.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $700,000 +3.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $677,000 +48.1% |
| 2001 | $5,337 +0.7% | $457,000 +6.5% |
| 2000 | $5,299 | $429,000 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$1,938,800
$1.84M - $2.04M
$7,104/mo
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