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$985,000List price
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,970 sq ft
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5203 56th Avenue S · Seattle, WA 98118

Source: NWMLS · COMPASS · Benjamin R Chotzen #NWM2584667

About this home

Charming mid-century home, on a quiet street, just two short blocks from Lake Washington. Sits nicely above the street on a corner lot with lovely lake views. New roof to be installed 9/21 - 9/24. Brand new engineered hardwood floors in the living room, dining room, hallway, and bedrooms. Main floor features a slate entry, dining room, living room with a wood burning fireplace, the kitchen with a new refrigerator and stove, two bedrooms, and the full bathroom. The lower level has new carpeting, a large recreation room, a laundry room with a pull-down Murphy bed, the 3/4 bathroom, and the 2-car tandem style garage with workspace. The home has air conditioning. Outside you'll enjoy the new deck with great views, the rear patio, and backyard. Fantastic location, walking distance to Seward Park, cafes, coffee shops, and the bookstore.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Mid-Century Modern
Stories
1 story
Condition
Very Good
Year built
1955
Lot size
6,060 sq ft (0.14 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2584667

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Heat Pump
Flooring
Engineered Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
2
Interior features
Fireplace, Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Brick
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Corner Lot, Paved
Topography
Level,Partial Slope
View
Lake
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
3
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Oil

Community & fees

Subdivision
Seward Park
Property tax
$10,971 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 19, 2026
Days on market
0
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.

2013-12-13
Sold$515,000
2007-01-12
Sold$530,000

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
Seattle Public Sch
Middle
Seattle Public Sch
High
Franklin High School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 56% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS

Listing agent: Benjamin R Chotzen.

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Data last updated 2026-09-20.