Listed by Realty ONE Group Orca Gold, Bought with John L. Scott, Inc.
$635,000
SOLD SEP 21, 2016

159 Martin Luther King jr Way Seattle, WA 98122

Mann Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,960 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$324 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attached Garage
  • Garfield High School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 3-minute walk to Powell Barnett Park

About This Home

As of October 2023

Nicely updated Craftsman in a quickly developing area, just minutes to Downtown. Private fenced backyard is quiet oasis in the city. New open kitchen with shaker cabinets, granite, SS appliances & tile floor. Main floor has beautiful hardwoods, living room w/fire, 2 BR and a full bath. Downstairs is 3rd BR, full bath and large family/rec room w/fire plus attached garage. 1/2 block to playground and bus lines downtown. 80 Walk Score and minutes to amenities in Madrona & Capital Hill.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Warren Ashton

Realty ONE Group Orca Gold License #120616 Listed on: 07/28/2016

Realty ONE Group Orca Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Kenyon

John L. Scott, Inc. License #123833

John L. Scott, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM976126

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,069

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Sloped Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Central Area Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6840701395

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,069

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dining Room, Security System
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Laminate, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Approved Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Fully Finished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Recreation Room: Lower
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1960
  • Square Footage Finished: 1960
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 240

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: Seattle City Light
  • Septic Approved for Number of Bedrooms: 3
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: Seattle Public Utilities
  • Water Company: Seattle Public Utilities
  • Water Heater: Basement-Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Central Area

Schools

  • Elementary School: Leschi
  • Middle School: Wash Mid
  • High School: Garfield High
  • School District: SEA

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4300
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 6840701395
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Partial Slope

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4501

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
6.79%

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: NWM976126

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 684070-1395