Rockhood
$1,895,000List price
5 bed · 3 bath · 3,720 sq ft
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8505 21st Avenue NW · Seattle, WA 98117

Source: NWMLS · COMPASS · Tanya Keefe #NWM2550829

About this home

Space to gather. Space to work. Space for everyone to settle in and feel at home. Set within Seattle’s coveted Olympic Manor neighborhood, this expansive mid-century residence offers 3,720 square feet of finished living space, five bedrooms, three baths, and a rare degree of flexibility for the way life unfolds today. The main level features three bedrooms and an inviting, easy-to-live-in layout. The spacious great room is designed for gathering, with beautiful views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Downstairs, a private mother-in-law suite offers a living area with its own fireplace, bedroom, and kitchenette, while a separate guest suite features a private en-suite bath. Two private home offices provide dedicated spaces for work, study, or creative pursuits. Three fireplaces add warmth and character throughout the home, while a sunroom/greenhouse extends the living experience. The fenced yard offers space to relax, play, and entertain. A two-car garage and solar panels add convenience and efficiency. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, this home offers generous spaces and flexible accommodations that easily adapt to changing needs. Enjoy the rare combination of expansive living areas, private guest accommodations, dedicated workspaces, and breathtaking Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views—all in one of North Seattle’s most established neighborhoods.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 1/2 Story
Stories
One and one half
Condition
Good
Year built
1955
Lot size
8,886 sq ft (0.2 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2550829

Interior

Heating
Radiator, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Furnace
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
3 · Gas
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Solarium/Atrium, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Brick, Cement Planked
Roof
Torch Down
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Corner Lot
Topography
Partial Slope
View
Mountains, Partial
Waterfront
No

Parking

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

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
Olympic Manor
Community features
CCRs
HOA dues
$150/yr
Property tax
$14,133 (2025)

Transaction

Original list price
$1,995,000 (5% price cut)
Listed on
Jul 10, 2026
Days on market
72
Price per sq ft
$509
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2019-06-05
Sold$1,010,000
2013-01-25
Sold$630,000
2002-05-24
Sold$405,000

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
North Beach
High
Ingraham High School
SchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 10% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS

Listing agent: Tanya Keefe.

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Data last updated 2026-09-17.