Listed by Windermere Real Estate/East, Bought with Windermere West Metro
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4551 51st Place SW Seattle, WA 98116

Alki Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,492,000 - $2,623,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
5,470 Sq Ft
$468/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2024

Last sale price $2,400,000 $439 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,385/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Second Kitchen
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Genesee Hill Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wine Cellar
  • 5-minute walk to Ercolini Park

About This Home

As of July 2024

Sweeping panoramic views of Puget Sound! Enjoy water, mountain and island views from every level. Sunsets will inspire! Distinctive in-city private paradise is expansive both inside & out. Relax on huge entertaining deck with firepit, water feature & sun shade. Look out over garden & large level backyard or play on putting green. Elegant gathering spaces inside beg to entertain including gourmet chef's kitchen, butler pantry, large dining room & wine cellar. Finished lower level has 2nd kitchen, bedroom/office, living space & storage galore. Don't miss finished workshop/studio. On quiet street moments to Genesee Elementary, Junction, Farmer's Mart, Alki Beach. Excellent parking in 2 car garage, large driveway & 2-3 spots in front of fence.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heidi Linsky

Windermere Real Estate/East License #119395 Listed on: 06/29/2024

Windermere Real Estate/East

Last Buyer's Agent

Shari Kruse

Windermere West Metro License #23860

Windermere West Metro

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2258563

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,280

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 10,523 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,470 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wine Cellar
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Genesee Hill Elementary School
  • Madison Mid Middle School
  • West Seattle High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Tech Cabling

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Genesee Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 20-22 / 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number 2391601581

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,280

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwashers,Dryers,GarbageDisposal,Microwaves,Refrigerators,StovesRanges,Washers
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Euclid Add
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 5470
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • SOCComments: Thank you!
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Loft, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Wine Cellar, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 5470
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 5470
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Block, Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: City Light
  • SewerCompany: SPU
  • WaterCompany: SPU
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Lower Level
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Seattle
  • High School: West Seattle High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Madison Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2391601581
  • Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2416
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10523
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Patio,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Tax Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Tax Records
  • LotNumber: 20-22

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 17280

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Genesee Hill Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Wuerl Adam Michael and Bellew Brooke Michele
Bought by
Adam Michael Wuerl And Brooke Michele Bellew and Wuerl
Current Estimated Value
$2,558,223

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2017
Closed on
Dec 11, 2017
Sold by
Dickinson Corey S and Dickinson Anne E
Bought by
Dewhurst Timothy A and Smith Dana Virginia
Seller's Agent
Larissa Wilson
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Linsky
Windermere Real Estate/East
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-4.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.87%
Original Mortgage
$1,220,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2001
Sold by
Gosanko Clarence N and Gosanko Marilyn R
Bought by
Dickinson Corey S and Dickinson Anne E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$492,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
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
Adam Michael Wuerl And Brooke Michele Bellew $313 None Listed On Document
Dewhurst Timothy A $1,525,043 Fidelity National Title
Dickinson Corey S $615,000 Transnation Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dewhurst Timothy A $1,220,000
Previous Owner Dickinson Corey S $492,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2024 07/25/24 Sold $2,400,000 0.0% $439 / Sq Ft
07/03/2024 07/03/24 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2024 06/29/24 For Sale $2,400,000 +57.4% $439 / Sq Ft
12/20/2017 12/20/17 Sold $1,525,000 -4.4% $352 / Sq Ft
11/26/2017 11/26/17 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2017 11/02/17 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $368 / 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 $21,863 $2,217,000 $894,000 $1,323,000
2023 $17,280 $1,759,000 $826,000 $933,000
2022 $14,979 $1,866,000 $800,000 $1,066,000
2021 $13,610 $1,560,000 $737,000 $823,000
2020 $13,359 $1,341,000 $524,000 $817,000
2018 $12,721 $1,391,000 $523,000 $868,000
2017 $11,039 $1,235,000 $475,000 $760,000
2016 $11,304 $1,104,000 $453,000 $651,000
2015 $8,656 $1,036,000 $426,000 $610,000
2014 -- $860,000 $415,000 $445,000
2013 -- $739,000 $361,000 $378,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2258563

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 239160-1581