NOT LISTED FOR SALE

10251 3rd Ave SW Seattle, WA 98146

White Center Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $474,000 - $587,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,220 Sq Ft
$442/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2021

Last sale price $409,000 $335 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,460/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Detached Garage
  • Territorial View
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Patio

About This Home

As of May 2021

Welcome to Top Hat, an enclave within Seattle's vibrant White Center neighborhood, boasting restaurants, bars & numerous amenities. Nicely situated on a quiet street, home sits on a level 7,571 sq ft lot w/ alley access & a large detached garage/outbuilding. Inside, laminate flooring on the main, an intact traditional 1950s ranch-style kitchen w/eating nook & a large mudroom/laundry space w/ newer stacked W/D. Bathroom has been updated w/ granite flooring. Upstairs features bamboo flooring & two rooms w/ storage available in the eves. Watch your step on the upper landing, which has numerous custom built-in shelves. Raised garden beds, large carport & covered patio too! There's a great deal of potential here, at an exceptional price.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Schile

RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc. License #75087 Listed on: 04/09/2021

RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Ame Watterson

Metropolitan Park, LLC License #49900

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1755935

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,324

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Value in Land

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Territorial Views
  • Patio

Community Details

  • White Center Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2414600391

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,324

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dining Room
  • Floor Covering: Fir/Softwood, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1220
  • Square Footage Finished: 1220

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Detached
  • Total Covered Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard, Wall
  • Power Company: Seattle City Light
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Southwest Suburban Sewer Dist
  • Water Company: King Co Water Dist #20
  • Water Heater: Kitchen, next to stove-Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: White Center
  • Project: Evergreen Heights

Schools

  • School District: SEA

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 6
  • Lot Details: Paved Street, Value In Land
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7571
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 2414600391
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4472

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2021
Closed on
May 11, 2021
Sold by
Williams Sara Green and Williams Craig A
Bought by
Melesio Pedro
Seller's Agent
Mary Schile
RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ame Watterson
Metropolitan Park, LLC
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$409,000
Premium/Discount to List
$34,000
9.07%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$539,290

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$130,290
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.98%
Original Mortgage
$388,550
Outstanding Balance
$360,968
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$198,380

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2021
Closed on
May 6, 2021
Sold by
Whetsell Deanna
Bought by
Williams Sara Green and Williams Craig A
Seller's Agent
Mary Schile
RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ame Watterson
Metropolitan Park, LLC
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$409,000
Premium/Discount to List
$34,000
9.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$388,550
Outstanding Balance
$360,968
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$198,380

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2007
Sold by
David Clayton W and David Summer L
Bought by
Whetsell Deanna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2006
Sold by
David Clayton W and David Summer L
Bought by
David Clayton W and David Summer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2000
Sold by
Menne Vernon H
Bought by
David Clayton W and Brabander Summer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,937
Interest Rate
7.67%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Melesio Pedro $409,000 Cw Title
Williams Sara Green $164,175 Cw Title
Whetsell Deanna $260,000 Commonwealth L
David Clayton W -- Old Republic T
David Clayton W $130,000 Old Republic Title Ltd
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Melesio Pedro $388,550
Previous Owner Whetsell Deanna $195,021
Previous Owner Whetsell Deanna $208,000
Previous Owner David Clayton W $180,000
Previous Owner David Clayton W $128,937
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Sold $409,000 +9.1% $335 / Sq Ft
04/16/2021 04/16/21 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2021 04/09/21 For Sale $375,000 -- $307 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,324 $443,000 $256,000 $187,000
2023 $4,893 $388,000 $205,000 $183,000
2022 $4,879 $420,000 $179,000 $241,000
2021 $4,561 $369,000 $156,000 $213,000
2020 $4,472 $324,000 $137,000 $187,000
2018 $3,648 $294,000 $122,000 $172,000
2017 $3,118 $236,000 $102,000 $134,000
2016 $2,594 $202,000 $87,000 $115,000
2015 $2,533 $173,000 $76,000 $97,000
2014 -- $166,000 $73,000 $93,000
2013 -- $142,000 $67,000 $75,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Schile

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Mary Schile

    RE/MAX

    (206) 601-4377

    1 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Mary Schile
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  • Ame Watterson

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ame Watterson

    Metropolitan Park, LLC

    (253) 230-9937

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Ame Watterson
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1755935

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 241460-0391

Washington King County Seattle 98146 White Center

10251 3rd Ave SW, Seattle, WA

This home is located at 10251 3rd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146 since 09 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $539,290, approximately $442 per square foot. This property was built in 1937. 10251 3rd Ave SW is a home located in King County with nearby schools including White Center Heights Elementary, Cascade Middle School, and Evergreen High School.

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