NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1617 Martin Luther King jr Way Seattle, WA 98122

Mann Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $942,000 - $1,462,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,670 Sq Ft
$645/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 02, 2016

Last sale price $517,000 $310 Per Sq Ft

Est. 108% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,670/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • Garfield High School Rated A
  • Territorial View
  • 3-minute walk to Plum Tree Park

About This Home

As of December 2016

Perched high above the street 1916 Craftsman style home offers hardwood floors, tall ceilings, picture rail, wide molding, brick fireplace. Spacious formal dining room separated by columns & built ins, generous kitchen, full remodeled bath & two bedrooms on main level. Huge potential in undeveloped attic with stair access and unfinished basement. The hard work is done! Newer windows, electrical, plumbing, furnace, water heater and siding. Wonderful outdoor spaces, deck, porch and gardens.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shari Kruse

Windermere West Metro License #23860 Listed on: 10/05/2016

Windermere West Metro

Co-Listed By

Brian Bailey

Berkshire Hathaway HS NW License #14506

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Stephenson

Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc License #1946

Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1034818

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,442

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SF5000

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Oven or Range
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Madison Valley Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9828201285

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,442

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry W/Bsmt
  • Architecture: Craftsman
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Loft, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Appliances That Stay: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 2.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Extra Finished Room: Upper
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2630
  • Square Footage Finished: 1670
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 1110

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: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Heater: Basement-Gas/electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Madison Valley
  • Project: Yeller's HL

Schools

  • School District: SEA

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 14
  • Lot Details: Alley, Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 x 120
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3600
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Partial Slope, Terraces
  • Parcel Number: 9828201285
  • Zoning Code: SF5000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Partial Slope, Terraces

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4188

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2016
Closed on
Nov 18, 2016
Sold by
Kuhn Bonnie L
Bought by
Giunta Nicholas J
Seller's Agent
Shari Kruse
Windermere West Metro
Buyer's Agent
Sara Stephenson
Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$517,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-2.27%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,077,859

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$560,859
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.03%
Original Mortgage
$491,150
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2006
Sold by
Kuhn Bonnie L and Von Kempf Bernida L
Bought by
Lynch Timothy J and Kuhn Bonnie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$182,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1986
Sold by
Kuhn Lila B
Bought by
Lynch Timothy J and Kuhn- Bonnie L
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
Giunta Nicholas J $517,000 Chicago Title
Lynch Timothy J -- Pacific Nw Tit
Lynch Timothy J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Giunta Nicholas J $471,000
Closed Giunta Nicholas J $491,150
Previous Owner Kuhu Bonnie L $165,400
Previous Owner Lynch Timothy J $182,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/02/2016 12/02/16 Sold $517,000 -2.3% $310 / Sq Ft
10/15/2016 10/15/16 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2016 10/10/16 For Sale $529,000 -- $317 / 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 $7,442 $745,000 $381,000 $364,000
2023 $6,723 $725,000 $381,000 $344,000
2022 $6,691 $765,000 $329,000 $436,000
2021 $6,440 $703,000 $299,000 $404,000
2020 $6,034 $642,000 $271,000 $371,000
2018 $5,274 $615,000 $267,000 $348,000
2017 $4,419 $513,000 $228,000 $285,000
2016 $4,188 $442,000 $190,000 $252,000
2015 $3,517 $410,000 $177,000 $233,000
2014 -- $350,000 $148,000 $202,000
2013 -- $305,000 $134,000 $171,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shari Kruse

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Shari Kruse

    Windermere Corporate

    (206) 650-0871

    98 Total Sales

    Shari Kruse
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Brian Bailey

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate

    (206) 619-6693

    27 Total Sales

    Brian Bailey
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  • Sara Stephenson

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Sara Stephenson

    Windermere Corporate

    (206) 713-1268

    42 Total Sales

    Sara Stephenson
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1034818

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 982820-1285

Washington King County Seattle 98122 Mann

1617 Martin Luther King jr Way, Seattle, WA

This home is located at 1617 Martin Luther King jr Way, Seattle, WA 98122 since 05 October 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,077,859, approximately $645 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 1617 Martin Luther King jr Way is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Madrona Elementary School, Meany Middle School, and Garfield High School.

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