Rockhood
$3,850,000List price
3 bed · 2.5 bath · 2,875 sq ft
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3103 Alki Avenue SW · Seattle, WA 98116

Source: NWMLS · John L. Scott, Inc · Troy Kerr #NWM2582434

About this home

Once named one of the 10 greatest homes in Seattle history by Seattle Met Magazine, this extraordinary waterfront residence was designed by renowned architect Ralph Anderson as his personal home. One of only a handful of detached single-family homes located directly on Alki Beach, on the coveted water side of Alki Avenue, the home offers a truly exceptional setting with breathtaking views of Puget Sound, the downtown Seattle skyline, islands and the Olympic Mountains. Recently and extensively renovated, the home seamlessly blends modern luxury with its original architectural character. Updates include a brand-new kitchen with quartz countertops and high-end custom cabinetry, completely remodeled bathrooms, Brand new cherry hardwood flooring, imported Italian marble, air conditioning, and all new custom cabinetry throughout. Exceptional amenities include hydronic in-floor heating, an elevator, and an indoor lap pool. Featured in numerous publications, the home is celebrated for its distinctive architecture, including copper accents, clear cedar woodwork, and bold exposed structural elements. Located directly on Alki Beach, one of Seattle's most iconic waterfront destinations, the home is just steps from premier dining and Alki's vibrant beachfront lifestyle. A rare opportunity to own an architecturally significant piece of Seattle history in one of the city's most extraordinary waterfront settings.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Contemporary
Stories
2 stories
Condition
Very Good
Year built
1998
Lot size
8,409 sq ft (0.19 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2582434

Interior

Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump, Radiant
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Concrete, Hardwood, Marble, See Remarks
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
3 · Gas
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Elevator, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), Indoor Pool, Security System, Skylight(s), Solarium/Atrium, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Cement/Concrete, Stucco, Wood
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Paved, Sidewalk
Topography
Level
View
Bay, City, Islands, Mountains, Ocean, Sea, See Remarks, Sound
Waterfront
Yes
Pool
Indoor

Parking

Parking features
Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Alki
Property tax
$19,647 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 23, 2026
Days on market
2
Price per sq ft
$1,339
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2013-03-26
Sold$1,720,000

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
West Seattle High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 11% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: John L. Scott, Inc

Listing agent: Troy Kerr.

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Data last updated 2026-09-25.