Listed by Better Properties - Metro, Bought with NextHome Prolific
$495,000
SOLD APR 16, 2013

5724 55th Ave S Seattle, WA 98118

Seward Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,880 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$172 Per Sq Ft

33 Days on Market

About This Home

As of December 2013

First time on market! Over 2800 sq. ft. of living space in this wonderful, vintage 1-owner dwelling! Unobstructed views of Lake Washington & Seward Park draw you into this well cared open floorplan! Formal living & dining, w/ recreation room & wet bar on the lower level. 3 bdrms, 1.75 baths, eat-in kitchen & 2 fireplaces add to the mid-century magic in Seward Park! Comes w/ a fully equipped shop & storage galore! Street to street lot w/ mature landscaping & fruit trees. A fully equipped shop!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rhonda Smith-Banchero

Better Properties - Metro License #76348 Listed on: 02/03/2013

Better Properties - Metro

Last Buyer's Agent

Kenny Pleasant

NextHome Prolific License #21006480

NextHome Prolific

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM444098

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,425

Year Built

1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Condition: Good
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Basement: Daylight, Fully Finished
  • Features: Wet Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Disabled Access, Security System
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Floor: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Sq Ft Unfinished: 540

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Roof: Composition
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Full Fence, High Speed Internet, Patio, Shop
  • View: City, Lake, Mountain

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached, Off Street
  • Total Covered Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: PSE/Seattle City Light
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Seattle
  • Water Company: City Of Seattle
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 89x140

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2020
Sold by
Baker Joel Eric
Bought by
Merten Amy Ann
Current Estimated Value
$1,632,617

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$735,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2013
Closed on
Dec 23, 2013
Sold by
Stewart Sean
Bought by
Baker Joel E and Merten Amy M
Seller's Agent
Kenny Pleasant
NextHome Prolific
Buyer's Agent
Jess Beyers
Windermere Real Estate/East
List Price
$798,900
Sold Price
$739,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-7.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.12%
Original Mortgage
$63,800
Interest Rate
4.17%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2013
Closed on
Dec 11, 2013
Sold by
Global Private Equity Llc
Bought by
Stewart Sean
Seller's Agent
Kenny Pleasant
NextHome Prolific
Buyer's Agent
Jess Beyers
Windermere Real Estate/East
List Price
$798,900
Sold Price
$739,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-7.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,800
Interest Rate
4.17%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2013
Closed on
Apr 15, 2013
Sold by
Altomari Terry S
Bought by
Globalprivate Equity Llc
Seller's Agent
Rhonda Smith-Banchero
Better Properties - Metro
Buyer's Agent
Kenny Pleasant
NextHome Prolific
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$495,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
79.06%
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Interest Rate
3.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2001
Sold by
Altomari Ada V
Bought by
Altomari Fred G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2001
Sold by
Altomari Fred G
Bought by
Altomari Fred G and Fred & Ada Altomari Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1999
Sold by
Altomari Fred G and Altomari Ada V
Bought by
Altomari Fred G and Fred & Ada Altomari Living Trust
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $739,900 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $495,000 Cw Title Co
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $785,000 New Conventional
Closed $735,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $148,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $63,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $591,920 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $295,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2013 12/23/13 Sold $739,900 -1.3% $257 / Sq Ft
11/12/2013 11/12/13 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2013 11/05/13 Price Changed $749,900 -1.3% $260 / Sq Ft
10/24/2013 10/24/13 Price Changed $759,900 -1.9% $264 / Sq Ft
10/14/2013 10/14/13 Price Changed $774,900 -1.5% $269 / Sq Ft
10/06/2013 10/06/13 Price Changed $786,900 -1.5% $273 / Sq Ft
08/31/2013 08/31/13 For Sale $798,900 +61.4% $277 / Sq Ft
04/16/2013 04/16/13 Sold $495,000 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft
03/08/2013 03/08/13 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2013 02/03/13 For Sale $495,000 -- $172 / 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 $13,425 $1,357,000 $669,000 $688,000
2023 $12,506 $1,377,000 $638,000 $739,000
2022 $11,411 $1,434,000 $512,000 $922,000
2021 $10,961 $1,200,000 $434,000 $766,000
2020 $11,142 $1,094,000 $396,000 $698,000
2018 $9,911 $1,067,000 $417,000 $650,000
2017 $8,834 $972,000 $382,000 $590,000
2016 $7,960 $895,000 $336,000 $559,000
2015 $7,199 $786,000 $311,000 $475,000
2014 -- $727,000 $294,000 $433,000
2013 -- $438,000 $258,000 $180,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kenny Pleasant

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Kenny Pleasant

    NextHome Prolific

    (425) 298-6496

    25 Total Sales

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  • Rhonda Smith-Banchero

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Rhonda Smith-Banchero

    Better Properties-Metro

    (206) 696-1496

    19 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Cecilia Pleasant

    Windermere Bellevue Commons

  • Jess Beyers

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Jess Beyers

    Windermere Corporate

    (206) 612-7868

    33 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM444098

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 883640-0030

Washington King County Seattle 98118 Seward Park

5724 55th Ave S, Seattle, WA

This home is located at 5724 55th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 and is currently priced at $495,000, approximately $171 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 5724 55th Ave S is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Graham Hill Elementary School, Aki Kurose Middle School, and Rainier Beach High School.

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