Rockhood
$699,000List price
2 bed · 1 bath · 1,570 sq ft
Active

1515 Martin Luther King Jr Way · Seattle, WA 98122

Source: NWMLS · Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty · Tom Skepetaris #NWM2597665

About this home

Poised up off the street and located on a QUIET part of MLK, this charming Seattle home pairs fresh updates with an incredible backyard. A welcoming front porch opens to bright, inviting living spaces with real wood floors, a cozy gas fireplace, and abundant natural light. The kitchen features gas cooking and an eating bar—the perfect spot for friends to gather and keep the conversation going while you put your chef skills to work. Recent improvements include a new roof, fresh interior paint, and new carpet. The spacious lower-level bonus area offers flexibility for a media room, home office, or additional living space. Outside, the expansive, beautifully landscaped backyard offers room to entertain, unwind, and grow something of your own, with built-in garden beds and generous space for flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Ample parking at the back of the property, conveniently accessed from the alley, adds everyday practicality. Enjoy a Madison Valley setting near the Washington Park Arboretum, where winding paths, lush gardens, and seasonal color invite you outdoors. Explore the shops, cafés, and restaurants along East Madison, including neighborhood favorite Café Flora, plus the neighborhood restaurants along East Cherry Street. From weekend brunch to dinner out or an afternoon in the garden, this home brings together classic character, outdoor living, and a vibrant Seattle location.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Stories
1 story
Year built
1920
Lot size
4,800 sq ft (0.11 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2597665

Interior

Heating
Baseboard, Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
1 · Electric
Interior features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood, Wood Products
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
2
Parking features
Off Street

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Central Area
Property tax
$7,211 (2025)

Transaction

Listed on
Oct 23, 2026
Days active
10
Price per sq ft
$445
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2005-05-20
Sold$381,000

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
Madrona Elementary
Middle
Meany Mid
High
Garfield High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 13% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

Listing agent: Tom Skepetaris.

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Data last updated 2026-11-10.