5246 12th Avenue NE · Seattle, WA 98105
Source: NWMLS · Redfin · Chandra Gordon #NWM2560573
About this home
Timeless 1905 Craftsman, where historic character and thoughtful updates come together. A welcoming front porch opens to beautifully preserved interiors showcasing rich hardwood floors with intricate inlays, original millwork, leaded glass windows, abundant natural light, and soaring ceilings that continue throughout both levels. The inviting vintage parlor features a cozy fireplace and bay windows, while spacious living and dining rooms flow effortlessly into an updated chef's kitchen with granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, an eating bar, and adjacent breakfast area. The versatile main floor offers a bedroom and full bath, while upstairs you'll find two exceptionally large bedrooms, each with generous walk-in closets, an expansive full bath with a clawfoot soaking tub and separate shower, and convenient upstairs laundry. The unfinished basement provides abundant storage and workspace potential. Enjoy a private, fully fenced backyard with an entertaining deck, lush mature landscaping, rare alley access, and off-street parking for two cars. Thoughtfully updated systems provide modern comfort while preserving the home's timeless appeal. Ideally located with a Walk Score of 97, just moments to University Village, the neighborhood farmers market, Ravenna Park, Green Lake, cafés, restaurants, light rail, and easy access to I-5 and downtown.
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Craftsman
- Stories
- 2 stories
- Condition
- Very Good
- Year built
- 1905
- Building area
- 2,920 sq ft
- Lot size
- 4,500 sq ft (0.1 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2560573
Interior
- Heating
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood, Carpet
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Fireplace
- 1 · Wood Burning
- Interior features
- Dining Room, Fireplace, High Tech Cabling, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Wood
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Alley, Paved, Secluded, Sidewalk
- Topography
- Level
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Parking features
- Driveway
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Natural Gas
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Ravenna
- Community features
- Park, Playground, Trail(s)
- Property tax
- $7,028 (2026)
Transaction
- Listed on
- Jul 29, 2026
- Days on market
- 52
- Price per sq ft
- $677
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2007-02-15
- Sold$669,000
Schools
School district: Seattle
- Elementary
- Buyer To Verify
- Middle
- Buyer To Verify
- High
- Lincoln High SchoolSchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 3% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Redfin
Listing agent: Chandra Gordon.
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Data last updated 2026-09-16.