Rockhood
$1,475,000List price
3 bed · 3 bath · 2,070 sq ft
Active

4030 Beach Drive SW · Seattle, WA 98116

Source: NWMLS · Windermere West Metro · Marlow C. Harris #NWM2586949

About this home

Amazing waterfront property on Beach Drive, with protected views across the street from Weather Watch Park. View orca, sea lions, otters, seals and eagles from your front yard! Reminiscent of an Italian Villa, this opulent stone manse presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for lavish living. Take advantage of multi-zoning, L3, Residential and Commercial. Set up to use as both an elegant single-family home or close interior doors and have two fully-contained units. Live on one floor and rent out the rest of the house for extra income. La Villa Rustica is a palatial residence w/marble floors & fireplace, overflowing with crystal chandeliers and golden flourishes. True chef’s kitchen w/ Viking gas range, refrigerator, microwave & dishwasher, classic cabinetry & granite counters, plus a built-in professional pizza oven. Main floor has office (or 3rd bedroom) w/bedroom suite with sandstone shower worthy of a Roman emperor. Upstairs can be a separate suite or an amazing primary suite with balcony and Puget Sound views. You'll love the elegant Roman fountain in front and the small patio with bar and room for a barbeque and entertaining in back. Original house built in 1918, with major updates by previous owner in 2000. Huge two-car garage+workshop, plus laundry and storage. Live in this grand home or use as a long or short-term rental or take advantage of the corner lot for future use. Protected views as across the street is beach access and a city park, Weather Watch Park.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Traditional
Stories
One and one half
Year built
1918 (renovated 1960)
Lot size
3,373 sq ft (0.08 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2586949

Interior

Heating
Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
Ductless, Heat Pump
Flooring
Marble, Softwood, Stone, Vinyl Plank
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Fireplace
2 · Electric
Interior features
Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wet Bar
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Stucco
Roof
Flat
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Adjacent to Public Land, Sidewalk
Topography
Level
View
Mountains, Ocean, Sea
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
2
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Private
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Beach Drive
Community features
Boat Launch, Park
Property tax
$12,804 (2025)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 24, 2026
Days on market
1
Price per sq ft
$713
Listing terms
Conventional
Possession
See Remarks

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2020-10-15
Sold$1,333,750
2001-08-02
Sold$550,000
2002-03-01
Sold$565,000
2002-03-01
Sold$565,000
2001-08-02
Sold$533,500

Schools

School district: Seattle

High
West Seattle High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 11% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Windermere West Metro

Listing agent: Marlow C. Harris.

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Data last updated 2026-09-25.