4201 51st Avenue S · Seattle, WA 98118
Source: NWMLS · Coldwell Banker Bain · Laurie Mestres #NWM2584393
About this home
Live one block from Lake Washington and enjoy sunrise paddleboarding, bike rides along the boulevard, and evenings around the fire pit, with bald eagles a frequent sight overhead. Perched above the street on a private 7,200 sq ft corner lot, this 1944 brick bungalow offers views of the lake and mountains. Out back: flagstone paths, a grape arbor, a BBQ patio, a fire pit, and a hot tub, all screened by a tall cedar fence and laurels. Alley access and a detached garage make the yard feel especially secluded. Inside, freshly refinished hardwoods flow through an easy circular plan: a fireplace living room, a bay-window dining room, and a kitchen with a gas range, stainless appliances, and French doors that swing open to let the lake breeze run front to back. Off the living room, a sunny study with heated floors makes a quiet spot to read or unwind. Remodeled in 2024, the lower level is its own retreat: a cool, quiet primary suite with a 3/4 bath, plus laundry and a separate-entrance bonus room for a mud room, gym, studio, or office. The big-ticket work is done: high-efficiency furnace, updated electrical and plumbing, relined sewer. Room to grow, too: a previous owner explored a DADU over the garage and a second story, and plans for both are available (buyer to verify feasibility). Enjoy brunch at Both Ways Cafe and pizza at Aslan Brewing, explore Seward Park's old-growth trails, and reach Columbia City, Mt Baker, Leschi, and I-90 in minutes.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Stories
- 1 story
- Year built
- 1944
- Lot size
- 7,200 sq ft (0.17 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2584393
Interior
- Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 2 · Gas, Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Hot Tub/Spa, Security System, SMART Wired, Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Brick
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Alley, Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Topography
- Level
- View
- Lake, Mountains
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 1
- Parking features
- Detached Garage
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Lakewood
- Property tax
- $10,374 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Sep 23, 2026
- Days on market
- 1
- Price per sq ft
- $500
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2019-04-17
- Sold$785,000
- 2004-07-01
- Sold$410,000
Schools
School district: Seattle
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Franklin High SchoolSchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 56% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Bain
Listing agent: Laurie Mestres.
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Data last updated 2026-09-26.