Sold348d on marketHistoric · 88 yrs
5242 S Myrtle Street
Seattle, WA, 98118 • Seward Park • King County
$1,008,800
$420/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
2,400Sqft
0.11 acLot
1938Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Cape Cod Style
Built 1938 · 88 years of history
Seward Park
Seward Park
Outdoor Living
Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
1-Car Garage
Driveway · Detached Garage · Off Street · RV Parking
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 348 days ago · 12 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
12 views
People checking out this listing
348 days on market
Established listing
$420/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1938 · Historic
Sun-filled 1938 Seward Park Cape-Cod home sits Southern facing on a quiet street. This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has beautifully refinished oak hardwoods, new Quartz counters, SS appliances, updated lighting, new carpet & vinyl, solar roof panels, freshly painted interior & exterior. Circular main floor plan hosts kitchen, dining & living w/ bedroom & 2beds up. A sliding glass door spills out onto the private, fully-fenced backyard offering plenty of entertainment & garden space w/ raised beds. Detached garage & car charger in long driveway. Prime location, just minutes to local parks, Lk Washington Beach access, & neighboring amenities, 4 bus-lines & (.01 miles-.03 miles away), Othello Station light rail (.08 miles away). Thank you!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights raised beds, detached garage, and private fully-fenced backyard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,244/month
Principal & Interest$4,898
Property Tax$1,009
Insurance$336
Down payment20% ($201,760)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $807,040 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1938
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Solar PV
CoolingForced Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot5,000 sqft
Offer Review Date2025-04-01
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1938
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas, Solar PV
CoolingForced Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionMetal/Vinyl, Stone
Water / SewerPublic, Company: SPU / Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
Garage1 spaces
BasementFinished
Fireplaces2
Lot5,000 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSeward Park
Annual tax$9,259
Parcel0691000035
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Basement/Laundry area
Flooring
Hardwood
Slate
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Solar PV
Cooling
Forced Air
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Detached Garage
Off Street
RV Parking
Construction
Metal/Vinyl
Stone
Patio & Porch
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Electric Car Charging
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Patio
RV Parking
Views
Territorial
Room details
13 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
MainBathroom Full
LowerBathroom Full
MainOther
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market348
Est. value$1,002,200
Est. rent$4,525/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$420
On marketMay 18, 2025
PostedMay 21, 2025
Last sold$1,008,800
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMay 24, 2025
Tour days6
Views12
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98118
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 23, 2025Sold$1,008,800$420NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 2, 2025Pending Sale$899,000$375NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 27, 2025Listed For Sale$899,000$375NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 24, 2015Sold$490,000$204NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 25, 2015Pending Sale$495,000$206John L Scott Real Estate
Aug 14, 2015Listed For Sale$495,000$206John L Scott Real Estate
Sold$1,008,800
Apr 23, 2025•$420/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$899,000
Apr 2, 2025•$375/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$899,000
Mar 27, 2025•$375/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$490,000
Sep 24, 2015•$204/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$495,000
Aug 25, 2015•$206/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$495,000
Aug 14, 2015•$206/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$9,224$928,000
Apr 7, 2023$9,259$942,000
Apr 7, 2022$9,051$1,030,000
Apr 7, 2021$8,261$862,000
Apr 7, 2020$7,936$786,000
Apr 7, 2019$8,060$811,000
Apr 7, 2018$6,886$767,000
Apr 7, 2017$6,776$657,000
Apr 7, 2016$4,379$617,000
Apr 7, 2015$4,379$571,000
Apr 7, 2014$4,379$433,000
Apr 7, 2013$4,379$377,000
Apr 7, 2012—$358,000
Apr 7, 2011—$389,000
Apr 7, 2010—$373,000
Apr 7, 2009—$373,000
Apr 7, 2007—$355,000
Apr 7, 2006—$335,000
Apr 7, 2005—$311,000
Apr 7, 2001$3,036$256,000
Apr 7, 2000$2,756$220,000
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Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
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