Listed by Windermere Real Estate Midtown, Bought with Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc
$251,000
SOLD APR 10, 2015

505 E Denny Way Unit A408 Seattle, WA 98122

Capitol Hill Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
504 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$498 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Summit Slope Park
  • Garfield High School Rated A
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of December 2018

This is the property you've been waiting for. Whether you're looking for a hip Capitol Hill pad or a great rental property, this light-flooded corner unit has it all. Wall-to-wall cork flooring, updated open kitchen with stainless appliances, walk-in closet, french doors to the bedroom. The classic Ambassador Condo has a secure entrance, deeded parking, exercise room, on-site laundry, just blocks from the nearly-complete Light Rail, and no rental cap. Unit previously rented for $1525/month.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nat Hopper

Windermere Real Estate Midtown License #26468 Listed on: 02/18/2015

Windermere Real Estate Midtown

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Ho

Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc License #115893

Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM743902

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,955

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Parking

  • Common or Shared Parking

Property Views

  • City
  • Territorial
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Ceramic Tile

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0200050330

Community Details

Overview

  • 49 Units
  • Capitol Hill Community
  • 6-Story Property

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
  • Pet Restriction

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,955

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Style: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Entrance Level: Main
  • Unit Floor Number: 4
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Floor Covering: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile
  • Remodeled: Y
  • Remodeled Updated: Y
  • Appliance Hookups: Cooking-Electric
  • Appliances That Stay: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 1.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Den or Office: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Storage: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 504
  • Window Coverings: Mini-blinds

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Roof: Flat
  • View: City, Partial, Territorial

Garage/Parking

  • Numberof Assigned Spaces: 1
  • Parking Type: Common Garage
  • Parking Space Number: 115

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard
  • Water Heater: Closet-Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Numberof Units in Building: 49
  • HOA Fees: 344
  • Community Name: Capitol Hill
  • Project: The Ambassador
  • Cats And Dogs: Subj To Restrictions
  • Manager Contact Information: Suzzane (206) 329-5221
  • Common Property Features: Cable Tv, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fire Sprinklers, High Speed Int Avail, Laundry Room, Lobby Entrance
  • Home Owner Dues Included: Earthquake Ins., Garbage, Water/Sewer, Common Area Maintenance
  • Unit Features: End Unit, French Doors, Insulated Windows, Walk-In Closet

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Details: Alley, Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Parcel Number: 0200050330

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 1687

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 28, 2018
Closed on
Dec 17, 2018
Sold by
Bielby Carol Lynn and Bielby William B
Bought by
Rivera Dirks Michael
Seller's Agent
Chris Ho
Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc
Buyer's Agent
Marc Salazar
Windermere Mercer Island
List Price
$349,500
Sold Price
$354,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,500
1.29%
Current Estimated Value
$343,972

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$10,028
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.43%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 28, 2018
Closed on
Dec 13, 2018
Sold by
Deim Brent and Rivera Dirks Michael
Bought by
Rivera Dirks Michael
Seller's Agent
Chris Ho
Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc
Buyer's Agent
Marc Salazar
Windermere Mercer Island
List Price
$349,500
Sold Price
$354,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,500
1.29%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2015
Closed on
Apr 2, 2015
Sold by
Parker Robert and Parker Victoria
Bought by
Bielby Carol Lynn and Bielby William B
Seller's Agent
Nat Hopper
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Buyer's Agent
Chris Ho
Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc
List Price
$239,988
Sold Price
$251,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,012
4.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.74%
Original Mortgage
$200,800
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2006
Sold by
Parker Victoria B
Bought by
Parker Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2006
Sold by
Calkins David E
Bought by
Parker Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2003
Sold by
Kane Sean P and Vincent Heather M
Bought by
Calkins David E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,600
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1998
Sold by
Rodman William Lee and Rodman William L
Bought by
Kane Sean P and Vincent Heather M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,400
Interest Rate
7.01%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1994
Sold by
Ambassador Apartments Ltd Prtnrshp
Bought by
Rodman William L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,450
Interest Rate
7.15%
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 $354,000 Cw Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Cw Title
Warranty Deed $251,000 Cw Title Co
Quit Claim Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $210,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $172,000 Old Republic T
Warranty Deed $84,000 Evergreen Title Company Inc
Warranty Deed $72,918 Transamerica Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $200,800 Commercial
Previous Owner $42,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $168,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $168,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $137,600 Commercial
Previous Owner $71,400 Commercial
Previous Owner $71,450 FHA
Closed $34,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/21/2018 12/21/18 Sold $354,000 +1.3% $702 / Sq Ft
12/03/2018 12/03/18 Pending -- -- --
11/26/2018 11/26/18 For Sale $349,500 +39.2% $693 / Sq Ft
04/10/2015 04/10/15 Sold $251,000 +4.6% $498 / Sq Ft
02/24/2015 02/24/15 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2015 02/18/15 For Sale $239,988 -- $476 / 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 $2,955 $316,000 $50,100 $265,900
2023 $2,440 $325,000 $50,100 $274,900
2022 $2,753 $295,000 $50,100 $244,900
2021 $2,945 $307,000 $50,100 $256,900
2020 $3,094 $312,000 $50,100 $261,900
2018 $2,891 $319,000 $43,200 $275,800
2017 $2,296 $299,000 $45,100 $253,900
2016 $1,925 $245,000 $16,200 $228,800
2015 $1,770 $200,000 $16,200 $183,800
2014 -- $188,000 $16,200 $171,800
2013 -- $162,000 $15,600 $146,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM743902

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 020005-0330