Listed by The Landmark Group, Bought with John L. Scott, Inc.
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5720 S Orcas St Seattle, WA 98118

Seward Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,271,000 - $1,618,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
3,080 Sq Ft
$460/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 06, 2014

Last sale price $562,000 $182 Per Sq Ft

Est. 140% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,283/month

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2014

This large 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has been beautifully updated and is close to the entrance of Seward Park. Main level: 3 bedrooms, full bathroom, living room w/fireplace & lake views, dining room, gleaming oak floors & fully renovated kitchen with gas stove, new cabs & granite counters. Lower: 4th bedroom, new full bath and a large rec rm w/ADU potential. New high efficiency gas furnace & hot water tank. Double pane windows. Private yard and only steps to Seward Park's famous "loop" walk.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kent Swigard

The Landmark Group License #27414 Listed on: 04/03/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Eskridge

John L. Scott, Inc. License #23854

John L. Scott, Inc.

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM613947

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,769

Year Built

1941

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Form 17: Provided
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1941

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Features: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Floor: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Water Heater Location: basement-gas

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Roof: Composition
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Partial Fence, Natural Gas Available, Patio
  • View: Lake, Territorial
  • Lot Topography: Level

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Total Covered Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: High Efficiency (Unspecified)
  • Heating: High Efficiency (Unspecified)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Heating and Cooling: High Efficiency (Unspecified)
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District: SEA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2014
Closed on
May 1, 2014
Sold by
Holzer Klaus H and Merwin Laurie A
Bought by
Dummer Daniel J and Tandanand Tridip L
Seller's Agent
Kent Swigard
The Landmark Group
Buyer's Agent
Mark Eskridge
John L. Scott, Inc.
List Price
$499,500
Sold Price
$562,000
Premium/Discount to List
$62,500
12.51%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,348,979

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$786,979
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.48%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2004
Sold by
Waddell Karen and Waddell Karen K
Bought by
Holzer Klaus H and Merwin Laurie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,000
Interest Rate
4.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2001
Sold by
Amira Victor C and Amira Regina
Bought by
Waddell Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,200
Interest Rate
6.97%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dummer Daniel J $565,000 Rainier Title
Holzer Klaus H $392,000 Chicago Title
Waddell Karen $331,500 Transnation Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dummer Daniel J $503,000
Closed Dummer Daniel J $510,000
Closed Dummer Daniel J $415,000
Closed Dummer Daniel J $417,000
Previous Owner Holzer Klaus H $150,000
Previous Owner Holzer Klaus H $206,000
Previous Owner Waddell Karen $265,200
Closed Waddell Karen $33,150
Closed Holzer Klaus H $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/06/2014 05/06/14 Sold $562,000 +12.5% $182 / Sq Ft
04/09/2014 04/09/14 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2014 04/03/14 For Sale $499,500 -- $162 / 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 $10,769 $1,086,000 $536,000 $550,000
2023 $10,708 $1,102,000 $511,000 $591,000
2022 $8,217 $1,024,000 $459,000 $565,000
2021 $7,889 $857,000 $389,000 $468,000
2020 $8,014 $781,000 $355,000 $426,000
2018 $7,110 $759,000 $375,000 $384,000
2017 $6,123 $692,000 $343,000 $349,000
2016 $5,791 $614,000 $249,000 $365,000
2015 $4,128 $568,000 $231,000 $337,000
2014 -- $406,000 $218,000 $188,000
2013 -- $354,000 $191,000 $163,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Kent Swigard

    The Landmark Group

    (206) 722-9002

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Mark Eskridge

    John L Scott

    (206) 232-8600

    2 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM613947

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 214730-0025

Washington King County Seattle 98118 Seward Park

5720 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA

This home is located at 5720 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA 98118 since 03 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $1,417,914, approximately $460 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 5720 S Orcas St 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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