Listed by Coldwell Banker Bain, Bought with Windermere R E Mount Baker
$900,000
SOLD OCT 2, 2023

159 Martin Luther King jr Way Seattle, WA 98122

Mann Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,960 Sq Ft
4,300 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$459 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Garfield High School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • 3-minute walk to Powell Barnett Park

About This Home

As of October 2023

A white picket fence welcomes you to this rambler style home with a daylight basement. Situated at the center of growing local communities like Leschi, and the ever-thriving Central District. Walk to parks, bistros, cafes, restaurants, and beyond. The home is sited perfectly on a spacious flat lot with large sun drenched front and back yards perfect for gardening & entertainment. This Seattle charmer has been updated with what matters, new roof, AC, fully fenced yard, and ideal floor plan. The light-filled living room offers a fireplace and hardwood floor that flows into the dining room and eat-in kitchen. Large bedrooms, garage with brand new garage door opener, and private driveway. Opportunity to build an ADU with own access. Fabulous!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Wallace

Coldwell Banker Bain License #22017732 Listed on: 07/18/2023

Coldwell Banker Bain

Last Buyer's Agent

Rosemary Pham

Windermere R E Mount Baker License #77848

Windermere R E Mount Baker

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2138889

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,192

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 4,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • City
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,960 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Leschi Elementary School
  • Wash Mid Middle School
  • Garfield High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Central Area Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,192

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,TrashCompactor,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: See Remarks
  • Building Name: Gamma Poncin's Addition
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1960
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2138889?w=Consumer&agent=141830
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 728

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Security System, Fireplace
  • Living Area: 1960
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1960
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Trash Compactor,Washer
  • FireplacesLower: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: SPU
  • SewerCompany: SPU
  • WaterCompany: SPU
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Seattle
  • High School: Garfield High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wash Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 6840701395
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0987
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4300
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: KCAR
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: KCAR
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 10

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8192.4

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Leschi

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2023
Closed on
Sep 29, 2023
Sold by
Bailey Ardon Elliott and Bailey Catherine Picarda
Bought by
Perkins Dinsmore Alma
Seller's Agent
Nancy Wallace
Coldwell Banker Bain
Buyer's Agent
Rosemary Pham
Windermere R E Mount Baker
List Price
$935,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-3.74%
Views
124
Current Estimated Value
$1,028,407

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$128,407
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.16%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2016
Closed on
Sep 19, 2016
Sold by
Ashton Investments Llc
Bought by
Bailey Ardon Elliott and Bailey Catherine Picardal
Seller's Agent
Warren Ashton
Realty ONE Group Orca Gold
Buyer's Agent
Chris Kenyon
John L. Scott, Inc.
List Price
$640,000
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.09%
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2016
Sold by
Shelton Charles Lee and Mitchell Carmen
Bought by
Ashton Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2016
Sold by
Eastside Funding Llc
Bought by
Ashton Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2004
Sold by
Mitchell Carmen and Bascomb Carmen Yvette
Bought by
Shelton Charles Lee and Mitchell Carmen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$357,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2002
Sold by
Bascomb Paul August
Bought by
Bascomb Carmen Yvette and Mitchell Carmen Yvette

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1998
Sold by
Lewis Chestina
Bought by
Mitchell Carmen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,728
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $900,000 Chicago Title Company Of Washi
Warranty Deed $635,000 First American
Trustee Deed $466,666 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $130,000 First American
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $315,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $371,500 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $357,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $146,728 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/02/2023 10/02/23 Sold $900,000 0.0% $459 / Sq Ft
09/17/2023 09/17/23 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2023 09/09/23 Price Changed $899,999 -2.1% $459 / Sq Ft
08/26/2023 08/26/23 Price Changed $919,500 -1.7% $469 / Sq Ft
07/18/2023 07/18/23 For Sale $935,000 +47.2% $477 / Sq Ft
09/21/2016 09/21/16 Sold $635,000 -0.8% $324 / Sq Ft
08/30/2016 08/30/16 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2016 08/16/16 Price Changed $640,000 0.0% $327 / Sq Ft
08/16/2016 08/16/16 For Sale $640,000 -1.5% $327 / Sq Ft
08/09/2016 08/09/16 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2016 07/28/16 For Sale $650,000 -- $332 / 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 $9,069 $922,000 $457,000 $465,000
2023 $8,664 $897,000 $457,000 $440,000
2022 $8,165 $946,000 $394,000 $552,000
2021 $8,070 $870,000 $358,000 $512,000
2020 $6,800 $817,000 $324,000 $493,000
2018 $5,943 $699,000 $295,000 $404,000
2017 $4,743 $583,000 $252,000 $331,000
2016 $4,501 $477,000 $210,000 $267,000
2015 $3,925 $443,000 $195,000 $248,000
2014 -- $394,000 $150,000 $244,000
2013 -- $313,000 $145,000 $168,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2138889

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 684070-1395