Listed by COMPASS, Bought with Coldwell Banker Bain
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2553 W Montlake Place E Seattle, WA 98112

Montlake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,308,000 - $1,672,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,670 Sq Ft
$553/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 13, 2020

Last sale price $985,000 $369 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,929/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Montlake Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2020

Get excited by this classic brick Tudor in prime Montlake! Enjoy romantic stained glass windows, original wood floors, iron banisters, and skylights throughout. Take in your bay views next to your cozy fireplace. Minutes from UW, and public transit, there is massive rental income potential. Listed as a 2 bed 1.5 bath, this house boasts two extra rooms that can be rented or transformed into a possible ADU, or refashioned to blend old world charm with the new in order to create your dream home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Josiah Willis

COMPASS License #131277 Listed on: 02/21/2020

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Ronald Waxman

Coldwell Banker Bain License #9823

Coldwell Banker Bain

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1568032

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,342

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 5,862 Sq Ft Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • Lake
  • City
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,670 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Montlake Elementary School
  • Meany Mid Middle School
  • Garfield High School

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • Montlake Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8805900470

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,342

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,RangeOven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2670
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 61

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Daylight
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Concrete, Hardwood, Dining Room, Skylight(s)
  • Living Area: 2670
  • Bathrooms: 1.5
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2670
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 300
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City, Lake, Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Curbs, Dead End Street, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: Link 43,48,556,167

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Oil, Wood
  • PowerCompany: Seattle City Light
  • SewerCompany: Seattle Public Utilities
  • WaterCompany: Seattle Public Utilities
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement Utility Closet

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 8805900470
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1346
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5862
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: King County
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas, Oil, Wood

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7342

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Montlake

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2020
Closed on
Apr 2, 2020
Sold by
Pugh James and Pugh James Patrick
Bought by
Tam Lawarence Choi
Seller's Agent
Josiah Willis
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Ronald Waxman
Coldwell Banker Bain
List Price
$974,950
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,050
1.03%
Current Estimated Value
$1,475,572

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$490,572
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.45%
Original Mortgage
$837,250
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2005
Sold by
Lewis Matthew G and Lewis Christine M
Bought by
Jungaro Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2002
Sold by
Mchenry Heath R and Mchenry Kelsy R
Bought by
Lewis Matthew G and Lewis Christine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,800
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2001
Sold by
Currie Beth M and Currie Philip E
Bought by
Steele Carol A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$304,800
Interest Rate
7.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1999
Sold by
Rasco Bertis Crawford and Rasco Gladys Rae
Bought by
Mchenry Heather R and Mchenry Kelsy R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$287,250
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 1993
Sold by
Nezat Wardner and Nezat Carol A
Bought by
Rasco Bertis and Rasco Gladys R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
7.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1992
Sold by
Rasco Bertis C and Rasco Gladys R
Bought by
The Rasco Family Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tam Lawarence Choi $985,000 None Available
Jungaro Robert $600,000 Chicago Title
Lewis Matthew G $456,000 Washington Tit
Steele Carol A $381,000 Fidelity National Title
Mchenry Heather R $383,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Rasco Bertis $378,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
The Rasco Family Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Choitam Lawrence $892,056
Closed Tam Lawarence Choi $837,250
Previous Owner Huddleston Gina $24,000
Previous Owner Jungaro Robert $480,000
Previous Owner Lewis Matthew G $500,000
Previous Owner Lewis Matthew G $364,800
Previous Owner Steele Carol A $304,800
Previous Owner Mchenry Heather R $287,250
Previous Owner Rasco Bertis $230,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/13/2020 04/13/20 Sold $985,000 +1.0% $369 / Sq Ft
02/27/2020 02/27/20 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2020 02/21/20 For Sale $974,950 -- $365 / 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 $10,861 $1,096,000 $801,000 $295,000
2023 $8,978 $1,037,000 $763,000 $274,000
2022 $8,411 $1,021,000 $594,000 $427,000
2021 $8,271 $879,000 $512,000 $367,000
2020 $8,411 $822,000 $480,000 $342,000
2018 $7,311 $822,000 $494,000 $328,000
2017 $6,623 $713,000 $433,000 $280,000
2016 $6,189 $668,000 $332,000 $336,000
2015 $5,334 $610,000 $302,000 $308,000
2014 -- $536,000 $252,000 $284,000
2013 -- $504,000 $240,000 $264,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1568032

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 880590-0470