Listed by John L. Scott, Inc
$1,100,000
SOLD JAN 15, 2025

7202 S Taft St Seattle, WA 98178

Rainier Beach Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
4,180 Sq Ft
8,760 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$263 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • <<bathWSpaHydroMassageTubToken>>
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome to this entertainer’s dream home in Seattle’s coveted Lakeridge community! Boasting 4,180 sq ft, this 3-bedroom, 2.75-bath property offers stunning Lake Washington views from nearly every room, including both living areas, the rec room, and all bedrooms. Enjoy expansive decks and a patio perfect for entertaining or quiet mornings. While the home invites your creative upgrades, its size, location, and views make it a true gem. Conveniently close to freeways and shopping, this home offers endless potential to create your dream retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kwasi Bowie

John L. Scott, Inc License #24979 Listed on: 12/06/2024

John L. Scott, Inc

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2308899

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,346

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 8,760 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Brush Vegetation
  • Level Lot
  • Zero Lot Line

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Lake
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,180 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Triple Pane Windows
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • <<bathWSpaHydroMassageTubToken>>

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Emerson Elementary School
  • Aki Kurose Middle School
  • Rainier Beach High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lakeridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 1 / 23
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7129301189

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,346

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Rainier Beach Add
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 4180
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DetachedDwellingSqFtFinished: 0
  • NWM_ExcludedItemsYN: true
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 156

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Room, Fireplace, Hardwood, Jetted Tub, Security System, Triple Pane Windows, Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 4180
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 4180
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 2
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City, Lake, Mountain(s)
  • Lot Features: Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: false

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, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: PartiallyFenced, SecurityGate, SecuritySystem
  • Cooling: Central A/C, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Seattle City Light (SCL) & PSE (Gas)
  • SewerCompany: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)
  • WaterCompany: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Utility Room
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas
  • CableConnected: Dish
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Seattle
  • High School: Rainier Beach High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Aki Kurose

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 7129301189
  • Topography: Level,Partial Slope
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2011
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8760
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Gated Entry,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: KCR
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Seller
  • LotNumber: 1

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9345.65

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Emerson

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2024
Sold by
Wheeler Elizabeth Ann
Bought by
Wheeler Arthur Douglas
Current Estimated Value
$1,149,937

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1998
Sold by
Wheeler Elizabeth A and Gavin Elizabeth A
Bought by
Wheeler Arthur D and Wheeler Elizabeth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,500
Interest Rate
8.65%
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
Personal Reps Deed $313 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $464,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $523,210 Unknown
Previous Owner $440,330 Unknown
Previous Owner $375,773 Unknown
Previous Owner $292,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/15/2025 01/15/25 Sold $1,100,000 0.0% $263 / Sq Ft
12/10/2024 12/10/24 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2024 12/06/24 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $263 / 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 $11,035 $1,097,000 $514,000 $583,000
2023 $9,346 $931,000 $345,000 $586,000
2022 $8,091 $1,004,000 $364,000 $640,000
2021 $7,749 $824,000 $300,000 $524,000
2020 $7,598 $749,000 $265,000 $484,000
2018 $6,105 $711,000 $246,000 $465,000
2017 $5,189 $574,000 $199,000 $375,000
2016 $4,719 $513,000 $176,000 $337,000
2015 $3,980 $455,000 $156,000 $299,000
2014 -- $390,000 $135,000 $255,000
2013 -- $308,000 $118,000 $190,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kwasi Bowie

    John L Scott

    (206) 854-4132

    1 in this area

    58 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2308899

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 712930-1189

Washington King County Seattle 98178 Rainier Beach

7202 S Taft St, Seattle, WA

This home is located at 7202 S Taft St, Seattle, WA 98178 and is currently priced at $1,100,000, approximately $263 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 7202 S Taft St is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, Aki Kurose Middle School, and Rainier Beach High School.

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