Listed by Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty, Bought with Real Broker LLC
$1,830,000
SOLD AUG 16, 2024

6540 54th Ave S Seattle, WA 98118

Seward Park Neighborhood
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,180 Sq Ft
7,378 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$438 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Martha Washington Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Wonderful 4180 square foot home with well designed open floor plan, newly updated kitchen, real hardwoods, crown molding, and classic details. Property has lovely primary with lake and Mt Rainier views, 3 add'l bdms upstairs plus a fully appointed separate lower level 1 bedroom guest suite, with private entry and patio. Great for friends or home office / business options. Flooded with natural light, crown/trim molding, natural hardwoods, new carpet, and more; home is entertainers dream. Magical and private is the amazing tranquil garden oasis, with small yard, self feeding / cleaning Koi pond, fruit trees, flowers, vegetables, paths, trellis' and more. Seller procured inspection after showing by request. All in wonderful Seward Park

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammy Gwinn

Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty License #125047 Listed on: 08/09/2024

Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

Co-Listed By

Denise Seavitt

Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty License #18458

Last Buyer's Agent

Lucas Pinto

Real Broker LLC License #21002789

Real Broker LLC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2271639

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,985

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 7,378 Sq Ft Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Terraced Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Zoning described as SF 7200

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain
  • Territorial
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 4,180 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • High Tech Cabling
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Seward Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 3-4 / 8
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1102000537

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,985

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwashers,Dryers,GarbageDisposal,Microwaves,Refrigerators,StovesRanges,Washers
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Building Name: Brighton Beach
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 4180
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 345

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement: Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 4180
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3.25
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 2
  • SquareFootageFinished: 4180
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 4
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • FireplacesLower: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Lake, Mountain(s), Partial, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • BusRouteNumber: 70,49,SLU Streetcar

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: SecurityGate, SecuritySystem, PartiallyFenced
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE & Seattle City Lights
  • SewerCompany: Seattle Public Utilities
  • WaterCompany: Seattle Public Utilities
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Seattle

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1102000537
  • Topography: Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1694
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7378
  • Zoning Description: SF 7200
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Gated Entry,High Speed Internet,Patio,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: City
  • LotNumber: 3-4

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14985

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Mountain Waves Llc
Bought by
Palmer Christopher Benjamin and Scott Sarah Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Lucas Pinto
Real Broker LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jill Langer
Windermere RE North, Inc.
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-5.81%
Views
40

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.23%
Original Mortgage
$1,620,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,618,575
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$435,236

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2024
Closed on
Aug 15, 2024
Sold by
Ho Jeffrey and Lee Janet Joy
Bought by
Mountain Waves Llc
Seller's Agent
Tammy Gwinn
Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Lucas Pinto
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$1,825,000
Sold Price
$1,830,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.27%
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.25%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2018
Closed on
May 19, 2018
Sold by
Portuesi Sebastian and Ragde Kerstin E
Bought by
Ho Jeffrey and Lee Janet Joy
Seller's Agent
Cherie Hasson
Windermere R E Mount Baker
Buyer's Agent
Ken Nicholas
Windermere R E Mount Baker
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,510,000
Premium/Discount to List
$160,000
11.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,208,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2002
Sold by
Ker Corp
Bought by
Ragde Kerstin E
Source: Public Records

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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
Warranty Deed $2,025,000 Nextitle
Warranty Deed $1,830,000 Equity Title Of Washington
Warranty Deed $1,510,000 Cw Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Pacific Northwest Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,620,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,464,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,169,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,208,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Sold $2,025,000 -5.8% $484 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $2,150,000 +17.5% $514 / Sq Ft
08/16/2024 08/16/24 Sold $1,830,000 +0.3% $438 / Sq Ft
08/11/2024 08/11/24 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2024 08/09/24 For Sale $1,825,000 +20.9% $437 / Sq Ft
05/25/2018 05/25/18 Sold $1,510,000 +11.9% $361 / Sq Ft
04/24/2018 04/24/18 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2018 04/18/18 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $323 / 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 $14,703 $1,496,000 $505,000 $991,000
2023 $14,985 $1,554,000 $481,000 $1,073,000
2022 $11,835 $1,491,000 $456,000 $1,035,000
2021 $11,362 $1,248,000 $386,000 $862,000
2020 $11,548 $1,137,000 $352,000 $785,000
2018 $10,408 $1,196,000 $371,000 $825,000
2017 $9,583 $1,024,000 $340,000 $684,000
2016 $8,633 $976,000 $348,000 $628,000
2015 $7,811 $857,000 $322,000 $535,000
2014 -- $793,000 $304,000 $489,000
2013 -- $691,000 $266,000 $425,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lucas Pinto

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lucas Pinto

    Real Broker LLC

    (206) 910-2943

    2 in this area

    134 Total Sales

    Lucas Pinto
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  • Jill Langer

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jill Langer

    Windermere Corporate

    (425) 772-3783

    1 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Jill Langer
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  • Tammy Gwinn

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Tammy Gwinn

    Reaologics Sothebys International Realty

    (206) 799-3224

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Tammy Gwinn
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  • Denise Seavitt

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Denise Seavitt

    Reaologics Sothebys International Realty

    (206) 841-8788

    2 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Denise Seavitt
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  • Cherie Hasson

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Cherie Hasson

    Windermere Corporate

    (206) 229-2178

    6 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Cherie Hasson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Ken Nicholas

    Windermere R E Mount Baker

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2271639

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 110200-0537

Washington King County Seattle 98118 Seward Park

6540 54th Ave S, Seattle, WA

This home is located at 6540 54th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 and is currently priced at $1,830,000, approximately $437 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 6540 54th 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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