221 NW 50th Street · Seattle, WA 98107
Source: NWMLS · Redfin · Patrick Beringer #NWM2520897
About this home
Expansive 2,840 sq ft Ballard retreat offering sweeping views and turnkey luxury, and exceptional layout flexibility - including a lower-level media room easily convertible into a 4th bedroom! This updated 3-bed, 3.5-bath home lives large, with all three bedrooms situated together on the upper level, each enjoying city and canal views, culminating in a primary suite with a private view deck. Built for entertaining, the main floor features abundant natural light, newly refinished hardwoods, partial water views, a versatile open den ideal for a home office, and an open-concept kitchen boasting quality stainless appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a cozy grilling balcony. Downstairs, the fully finished lower level features a massive rec/media room with a closet and an adjacent bathroom. This incredible bonus area is perfectly primed to be easily enclosed to create a true 4th bedroom, a private guest suite, or a multi-generational living space! This level flows seamlessly through sliding doors to a fenced garden and a custom raised deck, elegantly designed to capture canal views right over the fence line. Enjoy year-round comfort with central heating and newly installed ductless mini-split AC. Offering ample parking with an attached tandem garage and driveway space, this pre-inspected, freshly painted home is ideally located minutes from the Ballard Farmers Market, Nordic Museum, Woodland Park Zoo, and vibrant dining, plus top-rated B.F. Day, Hamilton, and Lincoln schools.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Modern
- Stories
- 3+ stories
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year built
- 2013
- Lot size
- 3,750 sq ft (0.09 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2520897
Interior
- Heating
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Recirculation Pump
- Cooling
- Ductless
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Gas
- Interior features
- Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Cement Planked, Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography
- Level,Partial Slope
- View
- Canal, City, Mountains, See Remarks
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 3
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Attached Garage
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric, Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Phinney Ridge
- Property tax
- $14,815 (2025)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $1,650,000 (27.3% price cut)
- Listed on
- May 20, 2026
- Days on market
- 122
- Price per sq ft
- $423
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
More homes nearby
Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2014-04-18
- Sold$800,000
Schools
School district: Seattle
- Elementary
- Bf Day
- Middle
- Hamilton Mid
- High
- Lincoln High SchoolSchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 3% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Redfin
Listing agent: Patrick Beringer.
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Data last updated 2026-09-19.