Rockhood
$599,500List price
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,250 sq ft
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8632 45th Avenue S · Seattle, WA 98118

Source: NWMLS · Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty · Celeste Zarling #NWM2552317

About this home

Renovated & Move In for Fall into this Timeless Craftsman, fully rejuvenated South Seattle residence near the Light Rail! Move-in-ready and thoughtfully improved, it opens to a bright great room with new engineered hardwoods and abundant sunlight. The remodeled kitchen features shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, designer tile backsplash, and a gas range for effortless daily living and entertaining. The main level includes three bedrooms with new carpet and two renovated full bathrooms, including one with a double vanity, tile flooring, and tiled tub surround. Upstairs, a spacious bonus room creates flexible space for a home office, media lounge, creative studio, playroom, or guest retreat. Newer siding, energy-efficient windows, a newer gas furnace, fresh interior paint, and a roof replaced in 2017. The unfinished basement provides generous dry storage and future potential while approx. 6.5 ft tall. Parking for 4 or more cars! RV/boat & guest parking adds convenience. With no HOA, the property also offers appealing flexibility for an owner-occupant or long-term rental investment. Minutes from Downtown Seattle, Boeing, Sea-Tac Airport, Link Light Rail, parks, shopping, dining, and commuter routes, this rejuvenated Craftsman blends enduring charm, smart updates, and exceptional access. Craftsmanship and updates create long-lasting livability, flexibility, value, and confidence. Walk to schools! Refreshed Price & Move-In ready now!

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 1/2 Story
Stories
One and one half
Condition
Very Good
Year built
1918
Lot size
5,250 sq ft (0.12 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2552317

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Interior features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Cement Planked, Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Paved
Topography
Level
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking features
Driveway, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Rainier Beach
Property tax
$5,887 (2025)

Transaction

Original list price
$650,000 (7.8% price cut)
Listed on
Jul 22, 2026
Days on market
56
Price per sq ft
$480
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, Lease Purchase, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2017-12-04
Sold$463,500
2017-05-03
Sold$290,000
2002-10-24
Sold$179,200

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Rainier Beach High School
SchoolDigger 1 star · Top 79% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty

Listing agent: Celeste Zarling.

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Data last updated 2026-09-19.