1480 NW 80th Street · Seattle, WA 98117
Source: NWMLS · Real Residential · Steve Snider #NWM2538159
About this home
Rare opportunity in sought after Whittier Heights! Situated on a 5,960 SF LR2 Urban Village lot with alley access, this property offers exceptional flexibility for homeowners, investors, and builders. The existing 4 bed, 2 bath home has benefited from numerous updates over the years including vinyl windows, Hardie Plank siding, newer roof, updated plumbing, electrical, gas furnace, water heater, and refreshed kitchen and baths. Inside you'll find 2,260 SF of living space, a wood-burning fireplace, and a functional floor plan ready for your personal touches. The expansive lot creates a unique opportunity to enjoy the home as-is while exploring future development potential. Add a DADU for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, rental income, or additional workspace. LR2 zoning also allows for potential cottage housing, townhome, or multifamily redevelopment opportunities. The alley-access lot provides excellent flexibility for parking, future construction, and outdoor living. Located just minutes from Ballard amenities, parks, restaurants, and transit. Highly regarded schools include Whittier Elementary, Whitman Middle School, and Ballard High School.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Stories
- 2 stories
- Year built
- 1928 (renovated 1975)
- Building area
- 2,260 sq ft
- Lot size
- 5,960 sq ft (0.14 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2538159
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Cement Planked
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Alley, Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 4
- Parking features
- Driveway, Off Street
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Whittier
- Property tax
- $12,055 (2026)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $824,950 (6.1% price cut)
- Listed on
- Jun 11, 2026
- Days on market
- 101
- Price per sq ft
- $417
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2019-01-31
- Sold$659,600
- 2016-06-24
- Sold$500,000
Schools
School district: Seattle
- Elementary
- Whittier
- Middle
- Whitman Mid
- High
- Ballard High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 10% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Real Residential
Listing agent: Steve Snider.
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Data last updated 2026-08-14.