Listed by Jae Evans Real Estate, Bought with Windermere R.E. Northeast, Inc
$1,800,000
SOLD NOV 16, 2018

2231 E Lake Washington Blvd Seattle, WA 98112

Montlake Neighborhood
5 Beds
3 Baths
5,160 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$349 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Montlake Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of April 2025

$100k Price Drop! Updated Montlake Tudor: light-filtered leaded glass gives life to fine architectural millwork & precision-carved details. Expansive floorplan encompasses 4 levels of living, from formal dining thru a modern chefs kitchen, beamed living room & adjoining study. Dual upper levels comprise 5 bedrms/2.5 bath. Furnished lower level ignites the imagination, offering 2nd kitchen, 3/4 bath and ample living space. Walk to UW & Arboretum. Park project (underway) makes this exceptional!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bruce Phares

Jae Evans Real Estate License #7487 Listed on: 10/08/2018

Co-Listed By

Mark Besta

Windermere Real Estate Co. License #16923

Last Buyer's Agent

Bryan Loveless

Windermere R.E. Northeast, Inc License #19983

Windermere R.E. Northeast, Inc

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1372465

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,935

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SF5000

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • <<doubleOvenToken>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Slate Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Montlake Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8805900065

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,935

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 15 - Multi Level
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: 2nd Kitchen, Bath Off Master, Dining Room, French Doors, Security System, Skylights, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 5.00
  • Bathrooms: 3.25
  • Bathrooms Main: Upper
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Lower: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 2
  • Basement: Fully Finished
  • Den or Office: Main
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Lower
  • Living Room: Main
  • Recreation Room: Lower
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 5160

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Stucco, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 2

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Central A/C, Radiant, Radiator
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Heater: 2-top flr crawl & 1-basement utility-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Montlake

Schools

  • School District: SEA

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7019
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Garden Space, Level
  • Parcel Number: 8805900065
  • Zoning Code: SF5000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Garden Space, Level

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 15477

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2023
Sold by
Carter Jonathan P and Carter Laura H
Bought by
Carter Holloway Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2018
Closed on
Nov 6, 2018
Sold by
Godden Rosanna M and Godden Matthew A
Bought by
Carter Jonathan P and Carter Laura H
Seller's Agent
Bruce Phares
Jae Evans Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Loveless
Windermere R.E. Northeast, Inc
List Price
$1,875,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2014
Closed on
Nov 12, 2014
Sold by
Coppersmith Jeffrey H and Erlanger Lisa
Bought by
Godden Rosanna M and Godden Matthew A
Seller's Agent
Matt Baebler
Windermere Real Estate Co.
Buyer's Agent
Mark Besta
Windermere Real Estate Co.
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-2.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.58%
Original Mortgage
$928,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2004
Sold by
Blahut Gregory K and Jones Gayle A
Bought by
Coopersmith Jeffrey H and Erlanger Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$768,750
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 1999
Sold by
Hand J Kevin
Bought by
Blahut Gregory K and Jones Gayle A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$508,000
Interest Rate
6.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1996
Sold by
Bell Elisabeth J
Bought by
Hand J Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
7.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1993
Sold by
Bell Elisabeth J
Bought by
Bell Elisabeth J
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 -- --
Warranty Deed $1,800,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $1,160,000 Fidelity Natio
Warranty Deed $1,025,000 Fidelity Natio
Warranty Deed $635,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Warranty Deed $420,000 Evergreen Title Company Inc
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $928,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $768,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $508,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $315,000 No Value Available
Closed $63,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $2,630,000 -2.6% $510 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2025 04/06/25 Price Changed $2,700,000 -5.3% $523 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $2,850,000 +58.3% $552 / Sq Ft
11/16/2018 11/16/18 Sold $1,800,000 -4.0% $349 / Sq Ft
10/25/2018 10/25/18 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2018 10/08/18 For Sale $1,875,000 +61.6% $363 / Sq Ft
11/14/2014 11/14/14 Sold $1,160,000 -2.9% $234 / Sq Ft
10/10/2014 10/10/14 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2014 09/04/14 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $241 / 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 $19,935 $2,065,000 $801,000 $1,264,000
2023 $18,607 $1,954,000 $763,000 $1,191,000
2022 $17,247 $2,162,000 $673,000 $1,489,000
2021 $16,976 $1,861,000 $580,000 $1,281,000
2020 $17,298 $1,740,000 $544,000 $1,196,000
2018 $15,476 $1,792,000 $559,000 $1,233,000
2017 $15,085 $1,554,000 $490,000 $1,064,000
2016 $14,116 $1,571,000 $371,000 $1,200,000
2015 $12,151 $1,435,000 $337,000 $1,098,000
2014 -- $1,261,000 $281,000 $980,000
2013 -- $1,184,000 $268,000 $916,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1372465

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 880590-0065