Sold241d on marketHistoric · 89 yrs
1587 Alki Avenue SW
Seattle, WA, 98116 • Alki • King County
$1,500,000
$2055/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
730Sqft
0.11 acLot
1937Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Sound Views
Sound
Character Home
Built 1937 · 89 years of history
Alki
Alki
Outdoor Living
Dining Room · Fireplace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Electric · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
12 views
People checking out this listing
241 days on market
Established listing
$2,055/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1937 · Historic
Nestled along the sandy shores of Puget Sound, this fully remodeled home offers you a slice of paradise in Seattle's only beachside community - ALKI BEACH. Step outside to the boardwalk, and stroll to top dining spots like Salty’s and Cactus. Enjoy sun-soaked days on the sand, sunset paddleboard rides, or beach volleyball—all just steps from your front door. Minutes to downtown Seattle and SeaTac Airport, this waterfront gem is a prime retreat or investment. Generating $9K/mo as a short-term rental, it’s an Airbnb goldmine. Preliminary plans for a spacious single-family home offers future development potential to build your dreams. With a deep lot, private driveway, and unobstructed views, this rare Alki Beach property is a must-see!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$9,340/month
Principal & Interest$7,340
Property Tax$1,500
Insurance$500
Down payment20% ($300,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,200,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1937
HeatingFireplace, Heat Pump, Electric
CoolingHeat Pump
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
Lot4,604 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1937
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Heat Pump, Electric
CoolingHeat Pump
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Seattle / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot4,604 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodAlki
Annual tax$14,677
Parcel0139000035
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater: Gas Tankless
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Laminate
Heating
Fireplace
Heat Pump
Electric
Cooling
Heat Pump
Fireplace
Electric
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Dining Room
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Outbuildings
Patio
Views
Sound
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Three Quarter
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainKitchen Without Eating Space
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market241
Est. value$1,510,900
Est. rent$3,317/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$2055
On marketMay 4, 2025
PostedMar 18, 2025
Last sold$1,500,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedSep 8, 2025
Tour days6
Views12
How are the schools in Seattle?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98116
Price history
15 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 13, 2025Listing Removed$5,000$7Zillow Rentals
Sep 22, 2025Listed For Rent$5,000$7Zillow Rentals
Aug 8, 2025Sold$1,500,000$2,055NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 23, 2025Pending Sale$1,521,000$2,084NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 11, 2025Listed For Sale$1,521,000$2,084NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 12, 2025Contingent$1,521,000$2,084NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 12, 2025Pending Sale$1,521,000$2,084NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 3, 2025Contingent$1,521,000$2,084NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 18, 2025Listed For Sale$1,521,000$2,084NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 2, 2022Sold$1,300,000$1,781NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 9, 2022Pending Sale$1,100,000$1,507NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 1, 2022Listed For Sale$1,100,000$1,507NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 20, 2005Sold$350,000$479Public Record
Dec 11, 1998Sold$163,714$224Public Record
Feb 18, 1994Sold$190,000$260Public Record
Listing Removed$5,000
Oct 13, 2025•$7/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$5,000
Sep 22, 2025•$7/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Sold$1,500,000
Aug 8, 2025•$2,055/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,521,000
Jul 23, 2025•$2,084/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,521,000
Jun 11, 2025•$2,084/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,521,000
May 12, 2025•$2,084/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,521,000
May 12, 2025•$2,084/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$1,521,000
May 3, 2025•$2,084/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,521,000
Mar 18, 2025•$2,084/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,300,000
Mar 2, 2022•$1,781/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,100,000
Feb 9, 2022•$1,507/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,100,000
Feb 1, 2022•$1,507/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$350,000
Sep 20, 2005•$479/sqft•Public Record
Sold$163,714
Dec 11, 1998•$224/sqft•Public Record
Sold$190,000
Feb 18, 1994•$260/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$14,677$1,521,000
Apr 7, 2023$13,263$1,405,000
Apr 7, 2022$11,562$1,361,000
Apr 7, 2021$11,556$1,254,000
Apr 7, 2020$8,479$861,000
Apr 7, 2019$8,378$861,000
Apr 7, 2018$7,524$860,000
Apr 7, 2017$7,837$781,000
Apr 7, 2016$6,855$745,000
Apr 7, 2015$6,855$701,000
Apr 7, 2014$6,855$710,000
Apr 7, 2013$6,855$610,000
Apr 7, 2012—$543,000
Apr 7, 2011—$562,000
Apr 7, 2010—$601,000
Apr 7, 2009—$601,000
Apr 7, 2007—$455,000
Apr 7, 2006—$431,000
Apr 7, 2005—$436,000
Apr 7, 2001$3,883$330,000
Apr 7, 2000$3,461$278,000
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Seattle, WA • King County
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