Listed by Windermere R E Mount Baker
$850,000

5228 56th Ave S Seattle, WA 98118

Seward Park Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,611/month

Total Views 810
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,970 Sq Ft
$431 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

Nicknamed the Hummingbird House, this sunny and airy vintage charmer is calling your name! Just a block and a half from Seward Park & Lake Wa, live in Seward Park without breaking the bank on this quiet cul de sac. Three generous bedrms & 2 bthrms on the upper level. Original large, whimsical vintage kitchen, fresh paint, new carpet. Terrific light throughout! Enjoy the lake views from deck off the dining room. A separate entry on the main allows potential multi-generational living, ADU or home business. Flexible living spaces and storage throughout. garage, large laundry, bathroom and large bonus space for your imagination!

Last Listed By

Susan A. Cole

Windermere R E Mount Baker License #109363 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Windermere R E Mount Baker

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2382704

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,199

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 8,638 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • 372380-0293,372380029309

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,970 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • High Efficiency Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Seward Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,199

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 14 - Split Entry
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1970
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2382704?w=Consumer&agent=90956
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 2

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Split
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace
  • Living Area: 1970
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1970
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Cement/Concrete, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

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
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Available
  • Water Source: Community
  • Security: Partially Fenced
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Fireplace Insert
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Seattle Public Utilities
  • SewerCompany: Seattle Public Utilities
  • WaterCompany: Seattle Public Utilities

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Seattle

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 3723800293
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1983
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8638
  • Additional Parcels Description: 372380-0293,372380029309
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available
  • MLSLotSizeSource: King County Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: public records

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1199

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $1,200 $881,000 $594,000 $287,000
2023 $1,199 $916,000 $566,000 $350,000
2022 $1,130 $858,000 $459,000 $399,000
2021 $1,105 $718,000 $389,000 $329,000
2020 $1,048 $148,800 $55,000 $93,800
2018 $995 $148,800 $55,000 $93,800
2017 $967 $582,000 $342,000 $240,000
2016 $925 $562,000 $371,000 $191,000
2015 $856 $494,000 $343,000 $151,000
2014 -- $457,000 $324,000 $133,000
2013 -- $398,000 $284,000 $114,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $850,000 -- $431 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Gift Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2382704

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 372380-0293

Washington King County Seattle 98118 Seward Park

5228 56th Ave S, Seattle, WA

This home is located at 5228 56th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 and is currently priced at $850,000, approximately $431 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 5228 56th Ave S is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Hawthorne Elementary School, Aki Kurose Middle School, and Franklin High School.

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