Listed by Windermere Real Estate/East, Bought with COMPASS
$1,825,000
SOLD DEC 12, 2024

15126 SE 53rd Place Bellevue, WA 98006

Cougar Mountain Neighborhood
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,060 Sq Ft
0.64 Acres

Recently Sold

$596 Per Sq Ft

22% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • 0.64 Acre Lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • Spiritridge Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Saddleback Mini Park

About This Home

As of December 2024

A Snapshot in Time...a brilliant example of Mid-Century Modern architecture inspired by renowned architect, Lawrence & Hazen. This extraordinary residence features a dramatic floor to ceiling stone fireplace as the centerpiece of the home complemented by powerful Bellevue Skyline, Olympic Mountain and Lake Washington vistas as the prominent backdrop. Lush, mature landscaping border the sprawling 2/3 acre grounds (28,038 Square Feet) offering a picturesque park-like setting and a rare level of privacy. Conveniently located in the coveted Horizon View neighborhood in SE Bellevue - Only 1 block to Saddleback Park and easy access to I-90. Award Winning Bellevue Schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Eastern

Windermere Real Estate/East License #27365 Listed on: 11/06/2024

Windermere Real Estate/East

Last Buyer's Agent

James McCarthy

COMPASS License #95377

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2308246

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,186

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.64 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $2 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,060 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Spiritridge Elementary School
  • Tillicum Mid Middle School
  • Newport Snr High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Horizon Citizens Association
  • Bellevue Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3460300060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,186

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 3
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Horizon View
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3060
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 147

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceramic Tile, Dining Room, Fireplace, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Living Area: 3060
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3060
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • FireplacesLower: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: See Remarks
  • View: Lake, Mountain(s), Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Brick, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: City of Bellevue

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 20
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Horizon Citizens Association

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Bellevue
  • High School: Newport Snr High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Tillicum Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3460300060
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6437
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28038
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: KCR
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: KCR

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10186

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Spiritridge Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2024
Closed on
Dec 5, 2024
Sold by
Brady Michael K and Brady Brian P
Bought by
Wilson Hollie and Wilson Charles
Seller's Agent
David Eastern
Windermere Real Estate/East
Buyer's Agent
James McCarthy
COMPASS
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,825,000
Premium/Discount to List
$325,000
21.67%
Total Days on Market
5
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$1,898,670

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$73,670
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.78%
Original Mortgage
$1,460,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,454,900
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$443,770

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2001
Sold by
Gallas Edwin J
Bought by
Associates Relocation Management Co Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2001
Sold by
Brady Michael K
Bought by
Brady Michael K and Brady Brian P
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,825,000 Cw Title
Warranty Deed $385,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,460,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/12/2024 12/12/24 Sold $1,825,000 +21.7% $596 / Sq Ft
11/11/2024 11/11/24 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2024 11/06/24 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $490 / 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 $12,100 $1,649,000 $1,300,000 $349,000
2023 $10,186 $1,302,000 $1,044,000 $258,000
2022 $9,120 $1,563,000 $1,262,000 $301,000
2021 $8,786 $1,110,000 $883,000 $227,000
2020 $8,396 $991,000 $601,000 $390,000
2018 $8,293 $1,012,000 $615,000 $397,000
2017 $7,037 $900,000 $554,000 $346,000
2016 $6,524 $805,000 $495,000 $310,000
2015 $6,216 $740,000 $453,000 $287,000
2014 -- $698,000 $424,000 $274,000
2013 -- $620,000 $377,000 $243,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Eastern

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    David Eastern

    Windermere Corporate

    (425) 941-1199

    62 in this area

    208 Total Sales

    David Eastern
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  • James McCarthy

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    James McCarthy

    COMPASS

    (206) 599-9395

    1 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    James McCarthy
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2308246

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 346030-0060

Washington King County Bellevue 98006 Cougar Mountain

15126 SE 53rd Place, Bellevue, WA

This home is located at 15126 SE 53rd Place, Bellevue, WA 98006 and is currently priced at $1,825,000, approximately $596 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 15126 SE 53rd Place is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Spiritridge Elementary School, Tillicum Middle School, and Newport High School.

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