Rockhood
$1,895,000List price
5 bed · 3.5 bath · 3,320 sq ft
Active

5260 16th Avenue NE · Seattle, WA 98105

Source: NWMLS · Real Property Associates · Paul Jackson #NWM2581237

About this home

Stunning Beaux Arts Neoclassical home in the heart of University Park, offering five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a wonderfully flexible floor plan across three levels. Rich with character, the home retains many original period details, including a herringbone oak entry floor, picture molding, original leaded windows and stunning architecture throughout. Thoughtfully and completely renovated, this home is move-in ready and preserves the character that makes Seattle architecture so special. The main level is truly exceptional, with generous open spaces, stunning architectural detail, den, oversized dining room and a beautifully renovated kitchen featuring a gas range, abundant storage and gorgeous stained glass. The beauty and layout of the main floor is second to none. Upstairs, three bedrooms, laundry, and two baths include a light-filled primary suite with two separate walk-in closets. The lower level adds remarkable versatility with two additional bedrooms, a second kitchen, a second laundry, and a private entrance – ideal for guests, extended living, work-from-home space, multigenerational living or rental income. A garage and additional off-street parking are rare conveniences in this coveted location. Immaculately maintained, this breathtaking home beautifully blends timeless Seattle charm with modern comfort.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
2 Stories w/Bsmnt
Stories
2 stories
Year built
1909
Lot size
4,320 sq ft (0.1 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2581237

Interior

Heating
High Efficiency (Unspecified), Radiant, Radiator
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplace
1 · Gas, Wood Burning
Interior features
Second Kitchen, Dining Room, Fireplace, High Tech Cabling
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Brick, Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
2
Garage
Yes
Covered spaces
1
Parking features
Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
University District
Property tax
$20,539 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 10, 2026
Days on market
9
Price per sq ft
$571
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2012-12-13
Sold$620,000

Schools

School district: Seattle

High
Roosevelt High School
SchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 3% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Real Property Associates

Listing agent: Paul Jackson.

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Data last updated 2026-09-19.