Sold1041d on market
5940 Shaffer Avenue S
Seattle, WA, 98108 • Beacon Hill • King County
$755,000
$274/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,760Sqft
0.13 acLot
1956Built
Property DNA
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill
Outdoor Living
Ceramic Tile · Hardwood · Bath Off Primary · Dining Room · FirePlace · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · FirePlace
1-Car Garage
Driveway · Attached Garage · Off Street
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 1041 days ago · 9 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
9 views
People checking out this listing
1041 days on market
Established listing
$274/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 2% 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 1956
Exquisite MID-CENTURY MODERN home in sought-after Beacon Hill location. Some of the many wonderful features of this beautiful home include: Light, bright living room with floor-to-ceiling fireplace; formal and informal dining; large chef's kitchen with updated cabinetry and SS appliances; deck off kitchen; 4 spacious bedrooms, including primary bedroom; 1.75 baths; and gleaming hardwood floors. All conveniently located on the main floor. Huge daylight basement features family room w/ cozy fireplace; rec room; and large laundry room w/ half bath. Home is nestled on a beautifully landscaped lot- just perfect for relaxing or entertaining during those long summer evenings.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights cozy fireplace, floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and family room as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,673/month
Principal & Interest$3,666
Property Tax$755
Insurance$252
Down payment20% ($151,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $604,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1956
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
CoolingForced Air
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot5,527 sqft
Offer Review Date2023-05-02
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1956
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
CoolingForced Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Seattle Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
Garage1 spaces
BasementDaylight,Partially Finished
Fireplaces2
Lot5,527 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBeacon Hill
Annual tax$6,071
Parcel0829000140
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher_
Dryer
Microwave_
Refrigerator_
StoveRange_
Washer
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
StoveRange
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Vinyl
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Heat Pump
Natural Gas
Cooling
Forced Air
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
FirePlace
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Attached Garage
Off Street
Construction
Brick
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
FirePlace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Paved
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
Patio
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market1041
Est. value$844,400
Est. rent$4,134/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$274
On marketMay 27, 2023
PostedApr 27, 2023
Last sold$755,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJun 1, 2023
Tour days6
Views9
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98108
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 1, 2023Sold$755,000$274NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 3, 2023Pending Sale$695,000$252NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 27, 2023Listed For Sale$695,000$252NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$755,000
Jun 1, 2023•$274/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$695,000
May 3, 2023•$252/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$695,000
Apr 27, 2023•$252/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$7,560$737,000
Apr 8, 2023$6,969$689,000
Apr 8, 2022$6,445$709,000
Apr 8, 2021$6,071$614,000
Apr 8, 2020$5,636$539,000
Apr 8, 2019$5,411$524,000
Apr 8, 2018$4,608$492,000
Apr 8, 2017$4,720$442,000
Apr 8, 2016$3,173$374,000
Apr 8, 2015$3,173$336,000
Apr 8, 2014$3,173$303,000
Apr 8, 2013$3,173$255,000
Apr 8, 2012—$255,000
Apr 8, 2011—$288,000
Apr 8, 2010—$290,000
Apr 8, 2009—$290,000
Apr 8, 2007—$296,000
Apr 8, 2006—$279,000
Apr 8, 2005—$263,000
Apr 8, 2001$2,246$187,000
Apr 8, 2000$2,111$167,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
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